Description

The future will be increasingly distributed. As the publicity surrounding Bitcoin and blockchain has shown, distributed technology and business models are gaining popularity. Yet the disruptive potential of this technology is often obscured by hype and misconception. This detailed guide distills the complex, fast moving ideas behind blockchain into an easily digestible reference manual, showing what’s really going on under the hood.

Finance and technology pros will learn how a blockchain works as they explore the evolution and current state of the technology, including the functions of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts. This book is for anyone evaluating whether to invest time in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Go beyond buzzwords and see what the technology really has to offer.

   Learn why Bitcoin was fundamentally important in blockchain’s birth
   Learn how Ethereum has created a fertile ground for new innovations like Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Flash Loans
   Discover the secrets behind cryptocurrency prices and different forces that affect the highly volatile cryptocurrency markets
   Learn how cryptocurrencies are used by criminals to carry out nefarious activities
   Discover how enterprise and governments are leveraging the blockchain including Facebook
   Understand the challenges of scaling and forking a blockchain
   Learn how different blockchains work
   Learn the language of blockchain as industry terms are explained

Book Details

   Language: English
   Published: 2020
   ISBN: 1492054704
   Format: True PDF