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Mastering Blockchain: Distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts explained

Mastering Blockchain: Distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts explained


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Learn about cryptography and cryptocurrencies, so you can build highly secure, decentralized applications and conduct trusted in-app transactions. Key Features Get to grips with the underlying technical principles and implementations of blockchain Build powerful applications using Ethereum to secure transactions and create smart contracts Explore cryptography, mine cryptocurrencies, and solve scalability issues with this comprehensive guide Book DescriptionPublisher's Note: This edition from 2018 is outdated and does not cover the latest insights on consensus algorithms, Ethereum 2.0, tokenization, and enterprise blockchains. A new and updated edition of this book that includes all the newest developments and improvements in Blockchain including the above topics is now available. A blockchain is a distributed ledger that is replicated across multiple nodes and enables immutable, transparent and cryptographically secure record-keeping of transactions. The blockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, and it has applications in finance, government, media and almost all other industries. Mastering Blockchain, Second Edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to provide a detailed description of this leading technology and its implementation in the real world. This book begins with the technical foundations of blockchain technology, teaching you the fundamentals of distributed systems, cryptography and how it keeps data secure. You will learn about the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies and how to develop applications using Ethereum, a decentralized virtual machine. You will also explore different other blockchain solutions and get an introduction to business blockchain frameworks under Hyperledger, a collaborative effort for the advancement of blockchain technologies hosted by the Linux Foundation. You will also be shown how to implement blockchain solutions beyond currencies, Internet of Things with blockchain, blockchain scalability, and the future scope of this fascinating and powerful technology. What you will learn Master the theoretical and technical foundations of the blockchain technology Understand the concept of decentralization, its impact, and its relationship with blockchain technology Master how cryptography is used to secure data - with practical examples Grasp the inner workings of blockchain and the mechanisms behind bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies Understand the theoretical foundations of smart contracts Learn how Ethereum blockchain works and how to develop decentralized applications using Solidity and relevant development frameworks Identify and examine applications of the blockchain technology - beyond currencies Investigate alternative blockchain solutions including Hyperledger, Corda, and many more Who this book is forThis book will appeal to those who wish to build fast, highly secure, transactional applications. It targets people who are familiar with the concept of blockchain and are comfortable with a programming language.

Table of Contents:
Table of Contents

  1. Blockchain 101
  2. Decentralization
  3. Symmetric cryptography
  4. Public key cryptography
  5. Introducing Bitcoin
  6. Bitcoin Network and Payments
  7. Bitcoin clients and APIs
  8. Alternative Coins
  9. Smart Contracts
  10. Etherium 101
  11. Further Ethereum
  12. Setting up a development environment
  13. Development tools and clients
  14. Introducing Web3
  15. Hyperledger
  16. Alternative Blockchain Solutions
  17. Blockchain
  18. Scalability and Other Challenges
  19. Current Landscape and What


About the Author :
Ankur Daharwal is a technology expert in enterprise blockchain. He has been designing, architecting, and developing blockchain solutions for over 4 years. Embarking on his journey with IBM Blockchain Garage, he has brought numerous projects to fruition. He builds real-life solutions for asset management, value exchange, and traceability in many industries worldwide. Currently, he leads blockchain practice at NTT Data and serves an auxiliary role as a client solutions manager at SettleMint. He has also reviewed other Packt titles, including Oracle Blockchain Services Quick Start Guide and Security Tokens and Stablecoin Quick Start Guide. He believes in fulfilling social responsibilities and supporting humanitarian causes with entrepreneurial skills in technology. Imran Bashir has an M.Sc. in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and has a background in software development, solution architecture, infrastructure management, and IT service management. He is also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the British Computer Society (BCS). Imran has extensive experience in both the public and financial sectors, having worked on large-scale IT projects in the public sector before moving to the financial services industry. Since then, he has worked in various technical roles for different financial companies in Europe's financial capital, London. With a background in Research and development, I have been working with cutting-edge technologies for a good number of years now. The technology range from blockchain, big data, analytics(log and data), cloud, message queues, NoSQL, web servers, etc. Have worked across various domains ranging from BFSI, HLS, FMCG, automobiles to name a few. An active community member in multiple communities, I am region head for Blockchain Education Network(BEN), a registered NGO and a worldwide network of people of Blockchain. Have also organized multiple meetups and a startup weekend in India. In parallel, I have been an active trainer in the blockchain space for exciting 3 years. From audience ranging from junior developers to senior VP's. This has also given me insights into how people understand a new and complex technology which helped me frame the book in best of the readers. Acknowledgment: To my lovely mother, Glory. Thank you for believing in me.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781788838672
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited
  • Publisher Imprint: Packt Publishing Limited
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • No of Pages: 656
  • Sub Title: Distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts explained
  • ISBN-10: 178883867X
  • Publisher Date: 30 Mar 2018
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Language: English
  • No of Pages: 656


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