Blockchain for Teens : With Case Studies and Examples of Blockchain Across Various Industries / by Brian Wu, Bridget Wu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wu, Brian, author.

Wu, Bridget, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Blockchains (Databases).

Computer science.

Blockchain.

Computer Science.

Local Subjects:

Blockchain.

Computer Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (444 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, CA : Apress : Imprint: Apress, 2023.

Summary:

Similar to the Internet in the 1990s, Blockchain promises to revolutionize the world by reforming current business models. This book is a beginner-friendly guide for teens looking to build a basic foundation in Blockchain technologies. You'll start with an introduction to Blockchain, learn about the main features, and understand decentralization. Additionally, you'll get to know the current monetary system, major concepts in cryptography, and an overview of cryptocurrency. The book then explores various topics in Bitcoin, including its history, the consensus mechanism and the mining process. You'll also be introduced to non-fungible tokens (NFT)s, one of Blockchain’s most well-known technologies, and delve into its different aspects, including the top NFT marketplaces. There is also a chapter about the Metaverse, another groundbreaking technology that will influence society throughout the next decade. You'll see how Crypto and NFTs enhancethe Metaverse, and the relationship between Blockchain and the Metaverse. At the end of the book you'll review topics from previous chapters in a discussion on the future of Blockchain and conclude with an overview of real-life examples of Blockchain across various industries. You will: Examine the basics of Bitcoin and Ethereum Create your very own Bitcoin wallet Understand the concept of NFTs and build your first token Explore the Metaverse in Blockchain Envision the future of Blockchain .

Contents:

Chapter 1: Blockchain: A Groundbreaking Technology

Chapter 2: Cryptography: The Backbone of Blockchain Security

Chapter 3: Bitcoin: The Future of Money

Chapter 4: Ethereum: A Gateway to Cryptocurrency

Chapter 5: Smart Contracts and Dapps: From Theory to Practice

Chapter 6: NFT: Crypto as Collectibles. Chapter 7 Metaverse: The World Reimagined

Chapter 8: Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Reinventing Financial Services

Chapter 9: The Future of Blockchain.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781484288085

1484288084

OCLC:

1356573595