Mastering Blockchain – Second Edition

eBook Details:

• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: WOW! eBook; 2nd Revised edition (March 30, 2018)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1788839048
• ISBN-13: 978-1788839044

eBook Description:

Mastering Blockchain, 2nd Edition: Learn about cryptography and cryptocurrencies, so you can build highly secure, decentralized applications and conduct trusted in-app transactions

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.

• 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
• Explore research topics and the future scope of blockchain technology

This Mastering Blockchain, Second Edition 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.