Mastering Blockchain: Distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts explained, Edition 2
À propos de cet ebook
- 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
- Master the theoretical and technical foundations of the blockchain technology
- Understand the concept of decentralization, its impact, and its relationship with blockchain technology
- Master how cryptography is used to secure data - with practical examples
- Grasp the inner workings of blockchain and the mechanisms behind bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies
- Understand the theoretical foundations of smart contracts
- Learn how Ethereum blockchain works and how to develop decentralized applications using Solidity and relevant development frameworks
- Identify and examine applications of the blockchain technology - beyond currencies
- Investigate alternative blockchain solutions including Hyperledger, Corda, and many more
This book will appeal to those who wish to build fast, highly secure, transactional applications. It targets people who are familiar with the concept of blockchain and are comfortable with a programming language.
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Ankur Daharwal is a technology expert in enterprise blockchain. He has been designing, architecting, and developing blockchain solutions for over 4 years. Embarking on his journey with IBM Blockchain Garage, he has brought numerous projects to fruition. He builds real-life solutions for asset management, value exchange, and traceability in many industries worldwide. Currently, he leads blockchain practice at NTT Data and serves an auxiliary role as a client solutions manager at SettleMint. He has also reviewed other Packt titles, including Oracle Blockchain Services Quick Start Guide and Security Tokens and Stablecoin Quick Start Guide. He believes in fulfilling social responsibilities and supporting humanitarian causes with entrepreneurial skills in technology.
Imran Bashir has an 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 the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the British Computer Society (BCS). Imran has extensive experience in both the public and financial sectors, having worked on large-scale IT projects in the public sector before moving to the financial services industry. Since then, he has worked in various technical roles for different financial companies in Europe's financial capital, London.
