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Mastering Blockchain - Third Edition - by Imran Bashir (Paperback)

Mastering Blockchain - Third Edition - by  Imran Bashir (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Mastering Blockchain, Third Edition is the blockchain bible to equip you with extensive knowledge of distributed ledgers, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, consensus algorithms, cryptography and blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, and many more.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Develop a deep understanding of the theoretical foundations of blockchain technology and learn how to write smart contracts and build decentralized applications</strong></p><p><strong>Key Features</strong></p> <ul> <li>Updated with four new chapters on consensus algorithms, Ethereum 2.0, tokenization, and enterprise blockchains</li> <li>Dive deep into foundational pillars of blockchain technology such as decentralization, cryptography, and consensus protocols</li> <li>Get to grips with Solidity, Web3, cryptocurrencies, smart contract development and solve scalability, security, and privacy issues</li> <li>Discover the architecture of different distributed ledger platforms including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Hyperledger Fabric, Hyperledger Sawtooth, Corda, and Quorum</li> </ul> <p><strong>Book Description</strong></p> <p>Blockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, and it has applications in finance, government, media, and many other industries. With a legacy of providing technologists with executable insights, the third edition of Mastering Blockchain is thoroughly revised and updated with the latest blockchain research, including four new chapters on consensus algorithms, Serenity (Ethereum 2.0), tokenization, and enterprise blockchains.</p> <p>Apart from covering the basics, including blockchain's technical underpinnings, cryptography, and consensus protocols, this book provides you with expert knowledge on decentralization, decentralized application development on Ethereum, Bitcoin, alternative coins, smart contracts, alternative blockchains, and Hyperledger.</p> <p>Furthermore, you will explore how to implement blockchain solutions beyond cryptocurrencies, such as the Internet of Things with blockchain, blockchain scalability, enterprise blockchains, and tokenization using blockchain, and the future scope of this fascinating and disruptive technology.</p> <p>By the end of this book, you will have gained a thorough understanding of the various facets of blockchain technology and be comfortable applying them to diverse real-world scenarios.</p> <p><strong>What you will learn</strong></p> <ul> <li>Grasp the mechanisms behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and alternative cryptocurrencies</li> <li>Understand cryptography and its usage in blockchain technology</li> <li>Understand the theoretical foundations of smart contracts</li> <li>Develop decentralized applications using Solidity, Remix, Truffle, Ganache, and Drizzle</li> <li>Identify and examine applications of blockchain beyond cryptocurrencies</li> <li>Understand the architecture and development of Ethereum 2.0</li> <li>Explore research topics and the future scope of blockchain technology</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who this book is for</strong></p> <p>If you are a technologist, business executive, a student or an enthusiast who wishes to explore the fascinating world of blockchain technology, smart contracts, decentralized applications and distributed systems then this book is for you. Basic familiarity with a beginner-level command of a programming language would be a plus.</p>

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