Download or read book Blockchain Fundamentals for Web 3 0 written by Mary C. Lacity and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our book explains the movement to establish online trust through the decentralization of value, identity, and data ownership. This movement is part of ‘Web 3.0’, the idea that individuals rather than institutions will control and benefit from online social and economic activities. Blockchain technologies are the digital infrastructure for Web 3.0. While there are many books on blockchains, crypto, and digital assets, we focus on blockchain applications for Web 3.0. Our target audience is students, professionals, and managers who want to learn about the overall Web 3.0 landscape—the investments, the size of markets, major players, and the global reach—as well as the economic and social value of applications. We present applications that use Web 3.0 technologies to unlock value in DeFi, NFTs, supply chains, media, identity, credentials, metaverses, and more. Readers will learn about the underlying technologies, the maturity of Web 3.0 today, and the future of the space from thought-leaders. This textbook is used by undergraduate and graduate Blockchain Fundamentals courses at the University of Arkansas, the University of Wyoming, and other universities around the world. Professors interested in adopting this book for instructional purposes are welcome to contact the authors for supporting instructional materials.

Download or read book From Blockchain to Web3 Metaverse written by Huawei Huang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Metaverse seamlessly integrates the real world with the virtual world and allows avatars to engage in a broad range of activities including entertainment, social networking, and trading. In this book, we dive into the Metaverse by discussing how blockchains connect various Metaverse components, digital currencies, and blockchain-empowered applications in the virtual world. On the other hand, Web3 has also attracted considerable attention due to its uniquely decentralized characteristics. The digital economy, currently undergoing a rapid development, is a critical driver to highly efficient societies. It is imperative that we investigate how to use Web3 technologies to address the critical concerns encountered during the development of the digital economy by fully exploring Web3. In this book, we also share insights into the Web3-based ecosystem in the Metaverse; topics of interest include decentralized finance, digital assets, the asset-trading market, etc. Unlike most works on the subject, this book mainly concentrates on insights and discussions regarding blockchain, the Metaverse and Web3. In other words, it focuses on using blockchain technologies to enable an ecosystem for both the Metaverse and Web3. Topics addressed include blockchain fundamentals, smart contracts, value circulation in the Metaverse, the connection between the Metaverse and Web3, the establishment of the Metaverse on the basis of blockchain technologies, decentralized autonomous organization, decentralized storage, digital economy, Web3-based economic systems for the Metaverse, etc. This book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, engineers, and policymakers working in various areas related to blockchain, the Metaverse and Web3. We hope that it will also inspire readers from academia and industry alike, and ultimately help them create a truly open, fair, and rational ecosystem for the Metaverse and Web3.

Download or read book Basics of Blockchain written by Tom Serres and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain technology has captured the minds of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policy wonks all over the world. Major media outlets report on the rise and fall of Bitcoin and Ethereum tokens daily. Billions of dollars are flowing into blockchain startups in some form. Large-scale cyber intrusions against crypto exchanges, newly smart machines with wallets, and even semi-autonomous supply chains are capturing the imaginations of enterprises everywhere. But, how well do you really understand the technology, economics and business of blockchain? In Basics of Blockchain, the authors combine decades of experience into a cohesive collegiate level guide to help you understand the technology at its most basic level, and internalize the economics and business of building companies in the era of decentralized computing. While the technology may sound complicated, the job for students and business leaders is understanding how to drive value and success by adopting Web 3 technologies like blockchain. The book features 6 Chapters, Key Terms, Questions & Discussion, a Glossary, hands-on code Tutorials, Slides, and Tests. Bettina Warburg is one of the 1st speakers on blockchain for TED and WIRED, reaching 5 mil+ viewers. Tom Serres is a Silicon Valley veteran and record-holder for the largest-ever online Series A back in 2012 for his first startup, Rally. He was named Forbes most promising CEO under 35. Together, they founded Warburg Serres - a boutique fund focused on blockchain and the decentralization of trade - and manage Animal Ventures, a research and advisory firm specializing in portfolio development, education, and prototyping. They are accomplished entrepreneurs, researchers, speakers, investors, and adjunct professors at UT at Austin. Bill Wagner has decades of experience in academia. He holds the position of Assoc. Chair of Accounting and Information Systems at Villanova University. He is an expert on MIS and course development covering topics on Enterprise Systems, Mobile Applications, Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analytics. Bill received the Meyer award for Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship and the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship award for Excellence. This book covers the following concepts: Blockchain Fundamentals: From origins to the modern computing stack The Technology Behind Blockchain: Web 3 and the economy Bitcoin and Crypto-assets: CryptoKitties and ERC20 Tokens Ethereum and Smart Contracts: Tutorials, Virtual machines, and autonomous organizations Project Management and Use Cases: Lean prototyping methods and corporate Dapps The Future of Blockchain: Quantum-resistant blockchains, AI/ML, and society "Tom Serres is one of Silicon Valley''s best." -- Eric Ries, Founder of Long Term Stock Exchange & author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way "Bettina and Tom are a rare combination of natural entrepreneurship, strong academic research, and a futuristic mindset. We consider them amazing thinkers and great thought-leaders in the blockchain space over the years." -- Fabian Vogelsteller (Inventor of the ERC20 Standard) & Marjorie Hernandez, Co-Founders of Lukso.io "Bettina''s talk about blockchain is one of the most insightful and clear explanations of this new technology that I''ve seen. The tech is abstract and exotic, but she makes it concrete and familiar." -- Kevin Kelly, founding Executive Editor of Wired Magazine and author of The Inevitable "Tom and Bettina are early pioneers in the world of Blockchain, and have been active participants in its transformation from a series of fringe ideas to mainstream adoption.They have been a huge help to growing the community at large." -- Dominic Williams, Founder of Dfinity

Download or read book Blockchain and Web3 written by Winston Ma and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-08-19 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth and authoritative treatment of one of the most pressing topics of our time In Blockchain and Web3: Building the Cryptocurrency, Privacy, and Security Foundations of the Metaverse, two tech and finance experts deliver a comprehensive and accessible guide to the present and future of blockchain technology and how it will form the foundation of a new, better internet. To support a concept as bold as the Metaverse, we need several orders of magnitude more powerful computing capability, accessible at much lower latencies, across a multitude of devices and screens. You’ll discover how blockchain can accelerate data flow, exchange, and transactions to create and transfer value around the world and, at the same time, how it can be used to protect user data privacy and security with decentralized web infrastructures. The book also includes: Discussions of how sovereign governments are entering the blockchain fray and how their entry, especially with CBDC digital currency, shapes the conversations around Web3 Explorations of whether we will ever realize the holy grail of blockchain tech: interoperability to compete with Big Tech platforms Discussion of new security and privacy issues rising from the intersection of Blockchain, Web3 and Metaverse.A fascinating and eye-opening treatment of the past, present, and future of blockchain and the role it will play on the internet and metaverse, Blockchain and Web3 is a truly original and engaging discussion of a timely and critical topic.

Download or read book Web3 Made Easy written by Kewyn Appadoo and published by Little Elephant Digital Agency, Inc. This book was released on 2023-03-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you confused by the complex world of Web3? Do terms like Blockchain, Metaverse, NFTs, DAOs, and Crypto leave you scratching your head? Look no further than Web3 Made Easy!This comprehensive book breaks down the complexity of Web3 into easy-to-understand language that anyone can grasp.This book was specifically written in a simple-to-understand language for those wanting to learn about web3, NFTs, DAOs, cryptocurrencies, and other blockchain-related technology.With expert insights and real-world examples, you'll learn how Web3 technology is changing the way we live and do business.From understanding the basics of blockchain to exploring the potential of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), this book will give you the tools to understand those concepts and be able to participate in conversations and have an edge when making decisions in your company.Invest in your future today with Web3 Made Easy. With clear explanations and helpful tips throughout, this is the ultimate guide to navigating the exciting world of Web3.Find out more about Kewyn Appadoo the author here: https://kewyn.com

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Blockchain Technology written by Saravanan Krishnan and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Research on Blockchain Technology presents the latest information on the adaptation and implementation of Blockchain technologies in real world business, scientific, healthcare and biomedical applications. The book's editors present the rapid advancements in existing business models by applying Blockchain techniques. Novel architectural solutions in the deployment of Blockchain comprise the core aspects of this book. Several use cases with IoT, biomedical engineering, and smart cities are also incorporated. As Blockchain is a relatively new technology that exploits decentralized networks and is used in many sectors for reliable, cost-effective and rapid business transactions, this book is a welcomed addition on existing knowledge. Financial services, retail, insurance, logistics, supply chain, public sectors and biomedical industries are now investing in Blockchain research and technologies for their business growth. Blockchain prevents double spending in financial transactions without the need of a trusted authority or central server. It is a decentralized ledger platform that facilitates verifiable transactions between parties in a secure and smart way. - Presents the evolution of blockchain, from fundamental theories, to present forms - Explains the concepts of blockchain related to cloud/edge computing, smart healthcare, smart cities and Internet of Things (IoT) - Provides complete coverage of the various tools, platforms and techniques used in blockchain - Explores smart contract tools and consensus algorithms - Covers a variety of applications with real world case studies in areas such as biomedical engineering, supply chain management, and tracking of goods and delivery

Download or read book Blockchain Basics written by Daniel Drescher and published by Apress. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 25 concise steps, you will learn the basics of blockchain technology. No mathematical formulas, program code, or computer science jargon are used. No previous knowledge in computer science, mathematics, programming, or cryptography is required. Terminology is explained through pictures, analogies, and metaphors. This book bridges the gap that exists between purely technical books about the blockchain and purely business-focused books. It does so by explaining both the technical concepts that make up the blockchain and their role in business-relevant applications. What You'll Learn What the blockchain is Why it is needed and what problem it solves Why there is so much excitement about the blockchain and its potential Major components and their purpose How various components of the blockchain work and interact Limitations, why they exist, and what has been done to overcome them Major application scenarios Who This Book Is For Everyone who wants to get a general idea of what blockchain technology is, how it works, and how it will potentially change the financial system as we know it

Download or read book Blockchain and Web 3 0 written by Massimo Ragnedda and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain is no longer just about bitcoin or cryptocurrencies in general. Instead, it can be seen as a disruptive, revolutionary technology which will have major impacts on multiple aspects of our lives. The revolutionary power of such technology compares with the revolution sparked by the World Wide Web and the Internet in general. Just as the Internet is a means of sharing information, so blockchain technologies can be seen as a way to introduce the next level: sharing value. Blockchain and Web 3.0 fills the gap in our understanding of blockchain technologies by hosting a discussion of the new technologies in a variety of disciplinary settings. Indeed, this volume explains how such technologies are disruptive and comparatively examines the social, economic, technological and legal consequences of these disruptions. Such a comparative perspective has previously been underemphasized in the debate about blockchain, which has subsequently led to weaknesses in our understanding of decentralized technologies. Underlining the risks and opportunities offered by the advent of blockchain technologies and the rise of Web 3.0, this book will appeal to researchers and academics interested in fields such as sociology and social policy, cyberculture, new media and privacy and data protection.

Download or read book Blockchain Foundation Courseware English written by Eppo Luppes and published by Van Haren. This book was released on 2020-07-19 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Besides the Blockchain Foundation Courseware - English publication you are advised to obtain the Introduction to Blockchain Technology by Tiana Laurence. Blockchain and other emerging technological breakthroughs will most likely be part of the fourth industrial revolution. These disruptive concepts will form the cornerstone of how business will be conducted in the future. Are you ready for the challenge? Blockchain technology is not just about bitcoin, or digital currencies and is not a topic reserved only for meeting rooms filled with tech nerds. This disruptive technology will form a pivotal part of the future of business. Those who grasp it early will be at a great advantage to those who don’t. “We’re quite confident,” said Marc Andreessen in an interview with The Washington Post in 2014, “that when we’re sitting here in 20 years, we’ll be talking about [blockchain technology] the way we talk about the Internet today.” In this course book and the accompanying training, we explore new and less well known use cases for blockchain technology, in many fields spanning across industry and government. We explain how blockchain technology actually works in a non-technical manner. We explore how this pivotal technology might be best applied to transform your business. We also dive into the pro’s and cons of blockchain technology and cover all core topics to prepare you fully for the EXIN Blockchain fundamentals certification. We give you the tools you will need to thrive in the future of business. We are sure you will make your journey into the exciting world of blockchain a fun and more importantly a successful one.

Download or read book Blockchain written by Mark Gates and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Blockchain technology has been called the greatest innovation since the internet. Governments and companies are rushing to implement blockchain technology in a range of areas that could impact every person on the planet within a few years. Is blockchain technology one of the greatest technological revolutions in history or is it just hype? Will blockchain technology cause governments and banking systems to change the way they process information or will it be business as usual? In this book, we’ll look at the answers to these questions along with addressing the different sides of the arguments, for and against, blockchain technology."--Page 4 de la couverture.

Download or read book Blockchain Foundations written by Mary C. Lacity and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there are many books on blockchains, this guide focuses on blockchain applications for business. The target audience is business students, professionals, and managers who want to learn about the overall blockchain landscape -- the investments, the size of markets, major players and the global reach -- as well as the potential business value of blockchain applications and the challenges that must be overcome to achieve that value. We present use cases and derive action principles for building enterprise blockchain capabilities. Readers will learn enough about the underlying technologies to speak intelligently to technology experts in the space, as the guide also covers the blockchain protocols, code bases and provides a glossary of terms. We use this guide as the textbook for our undergraduate and graduate Blockchain Fundamentals course at the University of Arkansas. Other professors interested in adopting this guide for instructional purposes are welcome to contact the author for supporting instructional materials.

Download or read book Blockchain Technology written by E. Golden Julie and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a detailed exploration of adaption and implementation, as well as a 360-degree view spectrum of blockchain technologies in real-world business applications. Blockchain is gaining momentum in all sectors. This book offers a collection of protocol standards, issues, security improvements, applicability, features, and types of cryptocurrency in processing and through 5G technology. The book covers the evolution of blockchain from fundamental theories to present forms. It offers diversified business applications with usable case studies and provides successful implementations in cloud/edge computing, smart city, and IoT. The book emphasizes the advances and cutting-edge technologies along with the different tools and platforms. The primary audience for this book includes industry experts, researchers, graduates and under graduates, practitioners, and business managers who are engaged in blockchain and IoT-related technologies.

Download or read book Blockchain and the Law written by Primavera De Filippi and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Blockchains will matter crucially; this book, beautifully and clearly written for a wide audience, powerfully demonstrates how.” —Lawrence Lessig “Attempts to do for blockchain what the likes of Lawrence Lessig and Tim Wu did for the Internet and cyberspace—explain how a new technology will upend the current legal and social order... Blockchain and the Law is not just a theoretical guide. It’s also a moral one.” —Fortune Bitcoin has been hailed as an Internet marvel and decried as the preferred transaction vehicle for criminals. It has left nearly everyone without a computer science degree confused: how do you “mine” money from ones and zeros? The answer lies in a technology called blockchain. A general-purpose tool for creating secure, decentralized, peer-to-peer applications, blockchain technology has been compared to the Internet in both form and impact. Blockchains are being used to create “smart contracts,” to expedite payments, to make financial instruments, to organize the exchange of data and information, and to facilitate interactions between humans and machines. But by cutting out the middlemen, they run the risk of undermining governmental authorities’ ability to supervise activities in banking, commerce, and the law. As this essential book makes clear, the technology cannot be harnessed productively without new rules and new approaches to legal thinking. “If you...don’t ‘get’ crypto, this is the book-length treatment for you.” —Tyler Cowen, Marginal Revolution “De Filippi and Wright stress that because blockchain is essentially autonomous, it is inflexible, which leaves it vulnerable, once it has been set in motion, to the sort of unforeseen consequences that laws and regulations are best able to address.” —James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review

Download or read book A Brief Introduction to Web3 written by Shashank Mohan Jain and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey into the world of Web3-based application development, its related protocols, and its usage in developing decentralized applications. This book will explain how programmable blockchains are revolutionizing the world of web applications, which can be run on decentralized platforms or peer-to-peer networks like IPFS. You'll start with an introduction to decentralization with a focus on blockchain implementations like Ethereum and Bitcoin. You'll then learn to develop simple decentralized applications (dApps) using Solidity, the language used for developing apps with Ethereum as well as smart contracts, wallets, gateways and NFTs. This book also covers how security and scale are addressed by L2 networks for scaling Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains. A Brief Introduction to Web3 is your go-to guide for setting up simple Web3 applications using the Ethereum blockchain programming model. You will: Build NFT tokens Examine Web3 differs from Web2-based applications Understand the fundamentals of blockchain and the corresponding data structures around it See how consensus and trustless computing can be performed using blockchain Use Solidity and Truffle to build Web3 applications.

Download or read book Web3 The Key to a Decentralized Future written by Jefree Sujit and published by Jefree Sujit. This book was released on with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Web3.0: The Decentralized Web of the Future is a comprehensive guide to the emerging world of Web3.0 technologies, exploring the potential impact on society and the economy. The book covers the key principles of Web3.0, including decentralized governance, blockchain technology, and peer-to-peer networks. It also delves into the opportunities and challenges that come with the adoption of these technologies in various industries such as finance, healthcare, education, and entertainment. With a clear and engaging writing style, this book is suitable for anyone interested in the future of technology and its impact on our world. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of technology and how it will shape the world we live in.

Download or read book The Web 3 Revolution written by Hui Gong and published by Apress. This book was released on 2025-01-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We stand on the cusp of a digital revolution, with Web3 technologies gaining momentum and proving pivotal in shaping the future of finance, art, governance, and social interactions. This comprehensive guide is designed to navigate the intricate world of Web3. Organized in four parts, it offers insightful analysis and explanations on blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the burgeoning realm of the metaverse, providing readers with a holistic understanding of their current state and future potential. Part 1 lays the groundwork by exploring the origins and fundamentals of blockchain technology. From the inception of blockchain and its mechanisms such as hash functions, encryption, and consensus algorithms, to a deep dive into Bitcoin, this section elucidates its operational mechanisms and reflects on its profound impact and the challenges it faces. Part 2 shifts focus to Ethereum and smart contracts, dissecting how Ethereum has expanded blockchain capabilities beyond mere currency. This part covers the details of smart contracts, their applications, the ERC standards that have fostered a plethora of tokens and applications, and Layer 2 solutions essential for scalability. Part 3 delves into DeFi and its applications, elucidating how traditional financial services are being revolutionized. It explores core concepts, mainstream protocols, and unpacks the inherent risks and challenges of DeFi, as well as examining tokenized real-world assets and NFTs, showing how blockchain bridges the digital and physical worlds. Part 4 explores the Web3 ecosystem, focusing on the metaverse and decentralized exchanges. You’ll learn about the metaverse’s potential to create parallel digital worlds, the mechanics of decentralized exchanges, and understand strategies crucial for investment and growth in this space. Whether you are a tech enthusiast, investor, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of the internet, The Web3 Revolution provides the essential knowledge to navigate, understand, and prepare for the decentralized future. What You’ll Learn Explore the core of Web3 with in-depth analysis, practical DeFi case studies, and a visionary outlook on its societal impact. Unpack the complexities of blockchain, DeFi, and the metaverse with an extensive and thorough examination, from foundational technologies to futuristic applications. Gain practical insights through detailed case studies on cryptocurrencies and DeFi protocols, coupled with an expert outlook on emerging challenges and how to navigate them. Equip yourself with a forward-looking perspective that illuminates the transformative impact of Web3 on sectors like finance, art, governance, and societal structures, preparing you for the new digital era. Who This Book Is For Tech enthusiasts, investors, entrepreneurs, and those interested in the future of the internet

Download or read book Blockchain Investor Manual written by Joe Duncan and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every now and then a new technology comes along described as having both great promise and great threat, as a means of social liberation or as a means of outright fraud. The internet, for example, drew this bold cataclysmic forecast from Ethernet co-founder Robert Metcalfe in 1995: "I predict the Internet will soon go spectacularly supernova and in 1996 catastrophically collapse." In the fall of 2008, another technology which has increasingly witnessed such a stirring of opinion and attention, referred to as both "blockchain" and "cryptocurrency", was introduced to the world via the Bitcoin whitepaper. The technology has catapulted from a relative fringe of recipients on the cypherpunks mailing list to current adoption trends at some of the world''s largest financial institutions and social media platforms like JPMorgan and Facebook. In parallel, the market capitalization of traded cryptocurrencies has grown to more than a quarter of a trillion U.S. dollars, with futures contracts referenced to Bitcoin listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. But how can the new entrant sort through the noise on social media and elsewhere, when icons of the business world like Warren Buffet and Elon Musk have radically different takes on it, the former referring to Bitcoin as a "delusion" and "rat poison squared", the latter "quite brilliant"? Even within the blockchain space so-called "experts" can''t seem to agree on the meaning of loosely thrown around terms and phrases like "decentralized" and "digital gold"―or even on "blockchain" itself. The purpose of this book is to cut through the noise, providing an analytical, neutrally voiced basis for understanding this new technology. It is our strong belief that individuals and institutions should understand what they are investing in. Toward that end we also provide a durable overall cryptocurrency valuation framework, offering a fresh perspective for the seasoned analyst too. The chapters are organized as follows: 1, "Money and Systems," provides a history and analysis of money and monetary practice, and how this relates to systems. 2, "Basics of Computing, Networks and Cryptography," is an overview of the technological building blocks upon which Bitcoin and other blockchain protocols are being built, and the mathematical functions which gave rise to the name "cryptocurrency". In 3, "How Bitcoin Works," we dive right into the inner workings of this first blockchain protocol. 4, "Competing Blockchains," provides an overview of subsequent blockchain alternatives, wherein the reader will discover more about many of the other oft-mentioned alternatives like Ethereum, EOS, and IOTA, and categories of cryptocurrencies like Privacy and Stablecoins including Facebook''s Libra. 5, "Role and Power of Government," covers the relevant aspects of currency, banking, commodity, securities, and tax law treatments globally. 6, "Trading Cryptocurrency," is for the type of investor interested in actively trading relatively liquid markets. It will also be of more general interest to other investors as it highlights supporting blockchain infrastructure and channels for accessing cryptocurrency from traditional payment means, and cryptocurrency as a portfolio asset. 7, "A Blockchain Economy," describes a vision where decentralized systems of all kinds including Finance, Social Media, Real Estate, Healthcare, and the Internet of Things form the basis of the global economic system. 8, "Network and Its Value," applies network theory as an approach to model and value a cryptocurrency. Now that the reader has a sound understanding of the underlying technology, a vision of the future dominated by it, and alternative valuation approaches, 9, "Investing in Blockchain," will help in identifying focus areas and key investment themes. 10, "Summary and Conclusion," reviews the preceding chapters, while highlighting other less technical social forces acting upon the future of blockchain technology.