Mastering Blockchain

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 Features Study new blockchains including Polkadot Solana and Avalanche blockchain along with recent developments in security scalability and privacy Explore key cryptocurrencies and distributed ledgers such as Ethereum Bitcoin Hyperledger Fabric Corda and Quorum Get to grips with Solidity Web3 NFTs DeFi and smart contract development Book 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 learn Grasp the mechanisms behind Bitcoin Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies Understand cryptography and its usage in blockchain Become familiar with the theoretical foundations of smart contracts and blockchain consensus Develop DApps using Solidity Remix Truffle and Ganache Solve issues relating to privacy identity scalability and security in enterprise blockchains Dive into the architecture of Ethereum 2.0 Delve into emerging trends like DeFi NFTs and Metaverse Explore various applications research topics and future directions of blockchain Who this book is forMastering Blockchain fourth edition is the blockchain bible to equip you with extensive knowledge of distributed ledgers cryptocurrencies and blockchain platforms such as Ethereum and Bitcoin. With updates on new and complex concepts like privacy scalability and DeFi this book will help keep your knowledge and skills up to date.