| Description |
1 online resource (xxiii, 261 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
This book will teach you the core concepts of blockchain technology in a concise manner through straightforward, concrete examples using a range of programming languages, including Python and Solidity. The 50 programs presented in this book are all you need to gain a firm understanding of blockchain and how to implement it. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of blockchain technology, followed by a review of its types, framework, applications and challenges. Moving ahead, you will learn basic blockchain programming with hash functions, authentication code, and Merkle trees. You will then dive into the basics of bitcoin, including wallets, digital keys, transactions, digital signatures, and more. This is followed by a crash course on Ethereum programming, its network, and ecosystem. As you progress through the book, you will also learn about Hyperledger and put your newly-gained knowledge to work through case studies and example applications. After reading this book, you will understand blockchain's underlying concepts and its common implementations. |
| Contents |
Chapter 1: Introduction to Blockchain -- Chapter 2: Essentials of Blockchain Programming -- Chapter 3: The Bitcoin -- Chapter 4: Ethereum Blockchain -- Chapter 5: Hyperledger -- Chapter 6: Case Studies using Blockchain -- Chapter 7: Beyond Blockchain. |
| Subject |
Blockchains (Databases)
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Transaction systems (Computer systems)
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Computer security.
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Electronic funds transfers.
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Chaînes de blocs. |
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Systèmes transactionnels. |
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Sécurité informatique. |
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Transferts électroniques de fonds. |
| Added Author |
Chavan, Pallavi, author.
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| Other Form: |
Original 1484299744 9781484299746 (OCoLC)1396550787 |
| ISBN |
9781484299753 (electronic bk.) |
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1484299752 (electronic bk.) |
| Standard No. |
10.1007/978-1-4842-9975-3 doi |
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