Mastering Blockchain Distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts explained, 2nd Edition

Blockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and secure storage of data. The blockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrency and it is gaining popularity with people who work in the finance, government, and arts sectors. This book is an up-to-date, one-stop guide...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bashir, Imran
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Birmingham Packt Publishing 2018
Edition:Second edition
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Table of ContentsBlockchain 101DecentralizationSymmetric cryptographyPublic key cryptographyIntroducing BitcoinBitcoin Network and PaymentsBitcoin clients and APIsAlternative CoinsSmart ContractsEtherium 101Further EthereumSetting up a development environmentDevelopment tools and clientsIntroducing Web3HyperledgerAlternative Blockchain SolutionsBlockchain
  • Outside of CurrenciesScalability and Other ChallengesCurrent Landscape and What's Next