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Mastering Blockchain. A technical reference guide to the inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography to DeFi and NFTs - Fourth Edition

Mastering Blockchain. A technical reference guide to the inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography to DeFi and NFTs - Fourth Edition

Imran Bashir

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Blockchain is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, with applications in finance, government, media, and more. With a legacy of providing technologists with executable insights, this new edition of Mastering Blockchain is thoroughly revised and updated according to the latest blockchain research. With new chapters on decentralized finance, decentralized identity, blockchain privacy, scalability, security, and bonus online content exploring alternative blockchains, this is an unmissable read for everyone who wants to gain a deep understanding of blockchain.

Although this book covers the basics, including blockchain's technical underpinnings, cryptography, and consensus protocols, it doesn’t shy away from advanced topics and practical expertise, such as decentralized application (DApp) development using smart contracts. Throughout the book, you’ll explore blockchain solutions beyond cryptocurrencies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) with blockchain, enterprise blockchains, and tokenization, and gain insight into the future scope of this fascinating and disruptive technology.

By the end of this blockchain book, you will have gained a thorough understanding of the various facets of blockchain and understand the potential of this technology in diverse real-world scenarios.
  • 1. Blockchain 101
  • 2. Decentralization
  • 3. Symmetric Cryptography
  • 4. Asymmetric Cryptography
  • 5. Consensus Algorithms
  • 6. Bitcoin Architecture
  • 7. Bitcoin in Practice
  • 8. Smart Contracts
  • 9. Ethereum Architecture
  • 10. Ethereum in Practice
  • 11. Tools, Languages, and Frameworks for Ethereum Developers
  • 12. Web3 Development Using Ethereum
  • 13. The Merge and Beyond
  • 14. Hyperledger
  • 15. Tokenization
  • 16. Enterprise Blockchain
  • 17. Scalability
  • 18. Blockchain Privacy
  • 19. Blockchain Security
  • 20. Decentralized Identity
  • 21. Decentralized Finance
  • 22. Blockchain Applications and What's Next!
  • 23. Alternative blockchains
  • Tytuł: Mastering Blockchain. A technical reference guide to the inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography to DeFi and NFTs - Fourth Edition
  • Autor: Imran Bashir
  • Tytuł oryginału: Mastering Blockchain. A technical reference guide to the inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography to DeFi and NFTs - Fourth Edition
  • ISBN: 9781803230214, 9781803230214
  • Data wydania: 2023-03-31
  • Format: Ebook
  • Identyfikator pozycji: e_39sr
  • Wydawca: Packt Publishing