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Title: Mastering Blockchain: Inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography and decentralized identities, to DeFi, NFTs and Web3, 4th Edition
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Publication Date: 2023
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1803241063
ISBN 13: 9781803241067
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 4th Edition
Condition: good

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Synopsis

Demystify one of the most disruptive modern technologies and gain an understanding of distributed ledger technology, consensus protocols, smart contracts, DApps, blockchain scalability, privacy, security, and more.

Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.

Key Features

Study new blockchains, including Polkadot, Solana, and dive into the architecture of Ethereum's execution and consensus layer
Explore distributed ledger technologies such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, Hyperledger Fabric, and Quorum
Get to grips with Solidity, Web3, NFTs, DeFi, and smart contract development

Book Description

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.

What you will learn

Grasp the mechanisms behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other blockchain protocols
Understand cryptography and its usage in blockchain
Become familiar with blockchain consensus algorithms and develop smart contracts and DApps using Solidity, Remix, Truffle, and Ganache
Solve issues relating to scalability, privacy, and security in blockchain
Explore enterprise blockchains
Delve into emerging trends like decentralized and self-sovereign identity, DeFi, NFTs, and Metaverse
Explore various applications, research topics, and future directions of blockchain

Who this book is for

This book is for blockchain enthusiasts from all backgrounds, including business executives who want to leverage new platforms and students who want to a textbook exploring this fascinating technology. It is also a useful reference guide for blockchain development professionals who want to build fast and highly secure transactional applications. Basic knowledge in any programming language will come in handy.

Blockchain 101
Decentralization
Symmetric Cryptography
Asymmetric Cryptography
Consensus Algorithms
Bitcoin Architecture
Bitcoin in Practice
Smart Contracts
Ethereum Architecture
Ethereum in Practice
Tools, Languages, and Frameworks for Ethereum Developers
Web3 Development Using Ethereum
The Merge and Beyond
Hyperledger
Tokenization
Enterprise Blockchain
Scalability
Blockchain Privacy
Blockchain Security
Decentralized Identity
Decentralized Finance
Blockchain Applications and What's Next!
Alternative blockchains

About the Author

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.

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