Mastering Blockchain: Deeper insights into decentralization, cryptography, Bitcoin, and popular Blockchain frameworks Contributor(s): Bashir, Imran (Author) |
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ISBN: 1787125440 ISBN-13: 9781787125445 Publisher: Packt Publishing OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Databases - General - Computers | Security - Cryptography - Business & Economics | Banks & Banking |
Dewey: 332.178 |
Physical Information: 1.09" H x 7.52" W x 9.25" (2.02 lbs) 540 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Learn about cryptography and cryptocurrencies so you can build highly secure, decentralized applications and conduct trusted in-app transactions Key Features
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. Blockhchain technology uses cryptography to keep data secure. This book gives a detailed description 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
Who this book is for This book appeals to those who wish to build fast, highly secure, transactional applications. This book is for those who are familiar with the concept of blockchain and are comfortable with a programming language. |