Blockchain is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, with applications in finance, government, media, and other industries. With a legacy of providing technologists with executable insights, this new edition of Mastering Blockchain is thoroughly revised and updated to the latest blockchain research with four new chapters on consensus algorithms, Serenity (the update that will introduce Ethereum 2.0), tokenization, and enterprise blockchains.
This book covers the basics, including blockchain’s technical underpinnings, cryptography and consensus protocols. It also provides you with expert knowledge on decentralization, decentralized application development on Ethereum, Bitcoin, alternative coins, smart contracts, alternative blockchains, and Hyperledger.
Further, you will explore blockchain solutions beyond cryptocurrencies such as the Internet of Things with blockchain, enterprise blockchains, tokenization using blockchain, and consider the future scope of this fascinating and disruptive technology.
By the end of this book, you will have gained a thorough comprehension of the various facets of blockchain and understand their potential in diverse real-world scenarios.
publication date
2020-08-31
what you will learn
Grasp the mechanisms behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and alternative cryptocurrencies
Understand cryptography and its usage in blockchain
Understand the theoretical foundations of smart contracts
Develop decentralized applications using Solidity, Remix, Truffle, Ganache and Drizzle
Identify and examine applications of blockchain beyond cryptocurrencies
Understand the architecture and development of Ethereum 2.0
Explore research topics and the future scope of blockchain
key features
Updated with four new chapters on consensus algorithms, Ethereum 2.0, tokenization, and enterprise blockchains * Learn about key elements of blockchain theory such as decentralization, cryptography, and consensus protocols * Get to grips with Solidity, Web3, cryptocurrencies, smart contract development and solve scalability, security and privacy issues * Discover the architecture of different distributed ledger platforms including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Hyperledger Fabric, Hyperledger Sawtooth, Corda and Quorum
approach
With this book, you’ll progressively develop a deep understanding of blockchain technology and relevant concepts. You will mine cryptocurrencies, write smart contracts, build decentralized applications, and create private and enterprise blockchain networks as you journey through the book. The book starts with theoretical foundations and gradually transitions into developing practical solutions with guided exercises and examples.
audience
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.
short description
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.
subtitle
A deep dive into distributed ledgers, consensus protocols, smart contracts, DApps, cryptocurrencies, Ethereum, and more
keywords
Blockchain book; Blockchain basics; Blockchain development; Blockchain programming; Blockchain revolution; Learn Blockchain; AI blockchain; cryptocurrency; enterprise blockchains; Ethereum; consensus algorithms
Product ISBN
9781839213199
