Mastering Blockchain

Deeper insights into decentralization, cryptography, Bitcoin, and popular Blockchain frameworks

Imran Bashir 지음

Packt(GCO Science) 2017년 03월 17일 출간

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▶Book Description
Blockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and secure storage of data. The blockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrency - in fact, it's the shared public ledger upon which the entire Bitcoin network relies - and it's gaining popularity with people who work in finance, government, and the arts.

Blockchain technology uses cryptography to keep data secure. This book gives an overview of this leading technology and its implementation in the real world.

This book begins with the technical foundations of blockchain, teaching you the fundamentals of cryptography and how it keeps data secure. You will learn about the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies and how to develop applications using Ethereum, a decentralized virtual machine. You will explore different blockchain solutions and get an exclusive preview into Hyperledger, an upcoming blockchain solution from IBM and the Linux Foundation. You will also be shown how to implement blockchain beyond currencies, scability with blockchain, and the future scope of this fascinating and powerful technology.

▶What You Will Learn
? Get to grips with the theoretical and technical foundations of blockchain technology
? Fully comprehend the concept of decentralization, its impact and relationship with blockchain technology
? Experience how cryptography is used to secure data with practical examples
? Grasp the inner workings of blockchain and relevant mechanisms behind Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies
? Understand theoretical foundations of smart contracts
? Identify and examine applications of blockchain technology outside of currencies
? Investigate alternate blockchain solutions including Hyperledger, Corda, and many more
? Explore research topics and future scope of blockchain technology

▶Key Features
? Get to grips with the underlying technical principles and implementations of blockchain
? Build powerful applications using Ethereum to secure transactions and create smart contracts
? Explore cryptography, mine cryptocurrencies, and solve scalability issues with this comprehensive guide

▶Who This Book Is For
This book is for anyone who wants to understand blockchain technology in depth. It can also be used as a reference by developers who are developing applications for blockchain. In addition, this book can also be used as a textbook for courses related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. It can also be used as a learning resource for various examinations and certifications related to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
▶What this book covers
? Chapter 1, Blockchain 101, introduces the basic concepts of distributed computing on which blockchain technology is based. It also covers history, definitions, features, types, and benefits of blockchains along with consensus mechanisms that are at the core of blockchain technology.
? Chapter 2, Decentralization, covers the concepts of decentralization and its relationship with blockchain technology. Various methods and platforms that can be used to decentralize a process or system have also been introduced.
? Chapter 3, Cryptography and Technical Foundations, introduces the theoretical foundations cryptography, which is necessary to fully understand blockchain technology. Concepts such as public and private key cryptography, with practical examples, are included. Finally, an introduction to financial markets is also included as there are many interesting use cases for blockchain technology in the financial sector.
? Chapter 4, Bitcoin, covers Bitcoin, the first and largest blockchain. It introduces technical concepts related to bitcoin cryptocurrency in detail.
? Chapter 5, Alternative Coins, introduces alternative cryptocurrencies that were introduced after the invention of Bitcoin. It also presents examples of different altcoins, their properties, and how they have been developed and implemented.
? Chapter 6, Smart Contracts,

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▶TABLE of CONTENTS
1: BLOCKCHAIN 101
2: DECENTRALIZATION
3: CRYPTOGRAPHY AND TECHNICAL FOUNDATIONS
4: BITCOIN
5: ALTERNATIVE COINS
6: SMART CONTRACTS
7: ETHEREUM 101
8: ETHEREUM DEVELOPMENT
9: HYPERLEDGER
10: ALTERNATIVE BLOCKCHAINS
11: BLOCKCHAIN-OUTSIDE OF CURRENCIES
12: SCALABILITY AND OTHER CHALLENGES
13: CURRENT LANDSCAPE AND WHATS NEXT

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▶Editorial Review
This book has one goal: to provide a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of blockchain technology. This book contains all the material that is required to fully understand blockchain technology. After reading this book, readers will be able to develop a deep understanding of inner workings of blockchain technology and will be able to develop blockchain applications. This book covers all topics relevant to blockchain technology, including cryptography, cryptocurrenices, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and various other platforms and tools used for blockchain development.
It is recommended that readers have a basic understanding of computer science and basic programming experience in order to benefit fully from this book. However, if that is not the case then still this book can be read easily, as relevant background material is provided where necessary.

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저자(글) Imran Bashir

？Imran Bashir has a 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 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and British Computer Society (BCS). Imran has sixteen years of experience in the public and financial sectors. He worked on large scale IT projects for public sector before moving to financial services industry. Since then he has worked in various technical roles for different financial companies in Europe's financial capital, London. He is currently working for an investment bank in London as Vice President in the technology department.