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Mastering Blockchain

Inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography and decentralized identities, to DeFi, NFTs and Web3

Author: Imran Bashir  

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Mastering Blockchain, Fourth Edition, is the blockchain bible to equip you with extensive knowledge of distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin. With updates on new concepts like privacy, scalability, and DeFi, this book will help keep your knowledge and skills up to date.

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Mastering Blockchain, Fourth Edition, is the blockchain bible to equip you with extensive knowledge of distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin. With updates on new concepts like privacy, scalability, and DeFi, this book will help keep your knowledge and skills up to date.

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Demystify one of the most disruptive modern technologies and gain a deeper understanding of distributed ledgers, consensus protocols, smart contracts, DApps, cryptocurrencies, and more.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesStudy new blockchains, including Polkadot, Solana, and Avalanche blockchain, along with recent developments in security, scalability, and privacyExplore key cryptocurrencies and distributed ledgers such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, and QuorumGet to grips with Solidity, Web3, NFTs, DeFi, and smart contract developmentBook DescriptionBlockchain is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, it has had a massive impact in many sectors, including finance, supply chains, healthcare, government, and media. It’s also being used for cutting edge technologies such as AI and IoT. This new edition is thoroughly revised to offer a practical approach to using Ethereum, Hyperledger, Fabric, and Corda with step-by-step tutorials and real-world use-cases to help you understand everything you need to know about blockchain development and implementation. With new chapters on Decentralized Finance and solving privacy, identity, and security issues, as well as bonus online content exploring alternative blockchains, this is an unmissable read for everyone who wants to gain a deep understanding of blockchain.The book doesn’t shy away from advanced topics and practical expertise, such as decentralized application (DApp) development using smart contracts and oracles, and emerging trends in the blockchain space. Throughout the book, you’ll explore blockchain solutions beyond cryptocurrencies, such as the IoT with blockchain, enterprise blockchains, and tokenization, and gain insight into the future scope of this fascinating and disruptive technology.By the end of this blockchain book, you will have gained a thorough comprehension of the various facets of blockchain and understand the potential of this technology in diverse real-world scenarios.What you will learnGrasp the mechanisms behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrenciesUnderstand cryptography and its usage in blockchainBecome familiar with the theoretical foundations of smart contracts and blockchain consensusDevelop DApps using Solidity, Remix, Truffle, and GanacheSolve issues relating to privacy, identity, scalability, and security in enterprise blockchainsDive into the architecture of Ethereum 2.0Delve into emerging trends like DeFi, NFTs, and MetaverseExplore various applications, research topics, and future directions of blockchainWho this book is forThis book is for blockchain enthusiasts from all backgrounds, including software developers and programmers who want to learn how to build DApps, business executives and managers who want to explore the benefits and challenges of leveraging blockchain in different industries, and system architects and solution designers who want insight into blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and security considerations. It is also a useful reference guide for blockchain development professionals who want to build fast and highly secure transactional applications. Basic knowledge in any programming language will come in handy.

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About the Author

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.

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Publisher
Packt Publishing Limited
Published
31st March 2023
Edition
4th
Pages
818
ISBN
9781803241067

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