Mastering Blockchain: Distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts explained, Edition 2

Name: Mastering Blockchain: Distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts explained, Edition 2
Rating: 4.400000095367432 (5 reviews)

Ankur Daharwal · Imran Bashir · Pranav Burnwal

Mar 2018 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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Learn about cryptography and cryptocurrencies, so you can build highly secure, decentralized applications and conduct trusted in-app transactions.Key Features

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

Book DescriptionPublisher's Note: This edition from 2018 is outdated and does not cover the latest insights on consensus algorithms, Ethereum 2.0, tokenization, and enterprise blockchains. A new and updated edition of this book that includes all the newest developments and improvements in Blockchain including the above topics is now available. A blockchain is a distributed ledger that is replicated across multiple nodes and enables immutable, transparent and cryptographically secure record-keeping of transactions. The blockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, and it has applications in finance, government, media and almost all other industries. Mastering Blockchain, Second Edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to provide a detailed description of this leading technology and its implementation in the real world. This book begins with the technical foundations of blockchain technology, teaching you the fundamentals of distributed systems, cryptography and how it keeps data secure. You will learn about the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies and how to develop applications using Ethereum, a decentralized virtual machine. You will also explore different other blockchain solutions and get an introduction to business blockchain frameworks under Hyperledger, a collaborative effort for the advancement of blockchain technologies hosted by the Linux Foundation. You will also be shown how to implement blockchain solutions beyond currencies, Internet of Things with blockchain, blockchain scalability, and the future scope of this fascinating and powerful technology. What you will learn

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

Who this book is for

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.

Learn about cryptography and cryptocurrencies, so you can build highly secure, decentralized applications and conduct trusted in-app transactions.Key Features Get to grips with the underlying technical principles and implementations of blockchain Build powerful applications using Ethereum to secu...

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5 reviews

Don Montgomery

May 13, 2018

I read the first edition, which was excellent but this is even better! much better layout of chapters and fully upated with latest content. great job!

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Anil Das

September 12, 2021

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About the author

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.

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