Kickstart Blockchain and Cryptography Fundamentals : Navigate the Intricacies of Modern Blockchain, Cryptography, Smart Contracts, and Hyperledger for Driving Real-World Transformations.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kumar, Prof. Veerendra.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Smart contracts.

Cryptography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (298 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Delhi : Orange Education PVT Ltd, 2024.

Summary:

Unlock the true potential of blockchain technology with this essential guide, crafted for students and professionals looking to stay ahead in the fast-evolving digital landscape. Beginning with the foundations of Blockchain, the book moves on to explain the basics of decentralized, distributed ledgers that secure digital assets. You will then explore the role of Cryptographic Hash Functions (CHF) in safeguarding blockchain transactions through fixed-length hash values. Next, you will discover applications of Blockchain in Cryptocurrency and how digital assets like Bitcoin operate without central authorities. The book also covers Distributed Consensus in Open and Closed Environments, showing how blockchain ensures uniform agreement among nodes without a central server. You will then explore how blockchain is transforming industries by enabling secure, peer-to-peer transactions. The book introduces Hyperledger and Smart Contracts, highlighting how these tools automate and secure agreements without intermediaries. Finally, you will learn about facilitating communication between different blockchain networks through Blockchain Interoperability, and Legal and Environmental Aspects, examining the legal and environmental challenges blockchain faces. This book is not just a resource -- it's your roadmap to mastering blockchain technology and revolutionizing your business.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication Page

About the Author

Acknowledgements

Preface

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Errata

Table of Contents

1. Overview of Blockchain Technology

Introduction

Structure

Introduction to Blockchain Technology

Blockchain Architecture

Working of a Blockchain

Public Ledger

Distributed Ledgers

Business Ledger

Problems with Conventional Business Ledgers

Hyperledger

Blockchain Decentralization

Transparency

Bitcoins

Trustworthiness of Bitcoins

COVID-19’s Impact on Bitcoin

Smart Contracts

Essential Elements of Smart Contracts

Smart Contracts and Blockchain

Smart Contract Platforms Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

81-976511-0-8

OCLC:

1528362993