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- Understand the history, foundation, and use cases of blockchain
- Discover how the decentralized system of blockchain functions and creates a trust mechanism
- Read about the components of blockchain and the different types of blockchains
- Create a private blockchain and deploy a smart contract onto a blockchain
- Learn the differences between fiat currency and cryptocurrency
- Incorporate blockchain technology into your projects
- Know the potential dangers surrounding the concepts of blockchain
Blockchain Essentials You Always Wanted To Know brings a lucid approach to learning the fundamentals of blockchain technology. The book covers the fundamentals of blockchain from a technical standpoint in an easy-to-understand language that allows anyone to grasp its intricacies.
Blockchain Essentials begins by explaining the central concept of blockchain technology–the decentralization system–and dives deeper into concepts like cryptography, Merkle trees, mining, cryptocurrency, and consensus algorithms which form the core of blockchain technology. The book contains a dedicated chapter on creating a smart contract using the Truffle and Ganache software. The necessary steps to be taken to adapt blockchain into a project are also discussed in detail in this book.
Blockchain Essentials also includes quizzes, fun facts, and real-life case studies to make your self-learning process smoother! In addition, you can access pre-made smart contract programs from the online resources of this book.
Please note: This book does not cover topics such as cryptocurrency investment strategies, timing the market, or how to profit from Bitcoin.
Blockchain Essentials is part of Vibrant Publishers’ Self-Learning Management series.
Pages: 234 pages
Paperback (ISBN): 9781636513003
eBook (ISBN): 9781636513010
Hardback (Color): 9781636513027
Category: Computers
Author: Dr. Abhilash Kancharla, Vibrant Publishers
1. Chain of Blocks!
1.1 Definition
1.2 History of Blockchain
1.3 Use Cases of Blockchain
1.4 What Made Blockchain So Popular?
1.5 Web3
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2. Going Deeper into Blockchain
2.1 Basics of Cryptography
2.2 Digital Signature, Private, and Public Keys
2.3 Merkle Tree
2.4 Working of Merkle Trees
2.5 Benefits of Merkle Trees in Blockchain
2.6 Wallet, Transaction, and Block of Transactions
2.7 Transactions in Blockchain
2.8 Mining – Get the Axe!
2.9 Nodes
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3. Blockchain Types
3.1 Peer-to-Peer (P2P)
3.2 Centralized vs P2P Architectures
3.3 Types of Blockchain
3.4 PoW, PoS and PBFT
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4. Cryptocurrency
4.1 What is Cryptocurrency
4.2 Differences between Fiat and Crypto
4.3 Bitcoin, Altcoins, and Fiat Money
4.4 Popular Cryptocurrencies Right Now
4.5 Tokens
4.6 Types of Cryptocurrencies
4.7 Send and Receive
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5. Potentials of Blockchain
5.1 Using the blockchain
5.2 Ganache
5.3 Truffle
5.4 How to Write Your Own Smart Contract
5.5 ICO, ITO, and Crowd sale
5.6 Solidity
5.7 Smart Contracts – The Way it Should Be
5.8 Account types
5.9 Digital Assets
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6. Implementing Blockchain Projects
6.1 Project Planning and Feasibility
6.2 Choosing the Right Blockchain Platform
6.3 Integrating Blockchain with Existing Systems
6.4 Testing and Deployment
6.5 Case Studies of Successful Blockchain Implementations
6.6 Hyperledger
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7. The Future of Blockchain
7.1 Decentralized World, Distributed Government, and Multilevel Networks
7.2 The Dangers of Blockchain
7.3 Leveraging blockchain
7.4 What’s next for blockchain?
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Dr. Abhilash Kancharla is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Computer Science department at The University of Tampa, teaching undergraduate-level courses.
Vibrant Publishers is focused on presenting the best texts for learning about technology and business as well as books for test preparation. Categories include programming, operating systems and other texts focused on IT. In addition, a series of books helps professionals in their own disciplines learn the business skills needed in their professional growth.
Vibrant Publishers has a standardized test preparation series covering the GMAT, GRE and SAT, providing ample study and practice material in a simple and well organized format, helping students get closer to their dream universities.
The Self-Learning Management Series is designed to help students, new managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons and covers every aspect of business, from HR to Finance to Marketing to Operations across any and every industry. Each book includes basic fundamentals, important concepts, and standard and well-known principles as well as practical ways of application of the subject matter.
As a blockchain expert, I am thoroughly impressed by the remarkable depth and accessibility of this book. Tailored for graduates and professionals in both tech and management, it strikes the perfect balance between being highly informative and exceptionally easy to understand. I highly recommend it for its clarity, thoroughness, and vision.
-- Melissa Amouny, Blockchain and DeFi Specialist, Researcher & Consultant
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I used this book as a supplementary text for my business tech course. Its concise, informative, and explains the relevance of blockchain across various industries. A great tool for students and professionals preparing for interviews or projects in this field.
"Blockchain Essentials" manages to simplify a subject that is often shrouded in complexity. The diagrams and use cases really helped me connect the dots. I wish there were a few more practical examples, but overall, its a fantastic learning tool.
I appreciate how well-structured this book is. Each chapter builds upon the previous one and provides clarity on key concepts like decentralization and smart contracts. Great resource for tech enthusiasts and business professionals alike.
If you're considering a career in blockchain development, this book is a great way to understand the fundamentals before diving into technical coding. It gives you the business and technical perspectives in a very accessible language.
This book offers a solid introduction to blockchain concepts without overwhelming jargon. As someone with no prior knowledge, I found the step-by-step explanations incredibly helpful. Highly recommended for beginners who want to understand how blockchain works in real-world scenarios.
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