Distributed ledger technology / blockchain Books

Book SynopsisMastering Bitcoin is your guide through the seemingly complex world of Bitcoin, providing the knowledge you need to participate in the internet of money. Whether you're building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this revised and expanded third edition provides essential detail to get you started.

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Book SynopsisA straightforward, practical guide to the newest frontier in investment strategy—crypto—from #1 New York Times bestselling author and personal finance expert Ric Edelman.Blockchain and bitcoin are here to stay—and as the Bank of England stated, this new technology could “transform the global financial system.” No wonder PWC says blockchain technology will add $2 trillion to the world’s $80 trillion economy by 2030. Indeed, blockchain technology and the digital assets it makes possible are revolutionary, the most profound innovation for commerce since the invention of the internet. And yet, the average investor—and the investment advisors who manage two-thirds of all their money—aren’t aware of all this, or of the incredible investment opportunities now available. Fortunately, Ric Edelman, one of the most influential experts in the financial field, shows investors how they can engage and thrive in today’s new investment marketplace. Featuring the prophetic insights you’d expect from one of most acclaimed financial advisors, The Truth About Crypto is fun to read and easy to understand—and most importantly gives readers the sound, practical advice we all need to succeed with this new asset class. Best of all, Edelman shows how blockchain works, the difference between digital currency and digital assets, and a comprehensive look at every aspect of the field. This book is a must-read guide if you want to achieve investment success today.

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Book SynopsisDescription The modern world turns on universally-accepted ideas of currency and ownership. Bitcoin, and its underlying technology, offer the potential to move control of these key institutions from change-prone governments to a secure storage system that independently records value and ownership in a distributed public ledger called "the blockchain." Grokking Bitcoin opens up this powerful distributed ledger system, exploring the technology that enables applications both for Bitcoinbased financial transactions and using the blockchain for registering physical property ownership. Key features · Jargon-free · Step-by-step guide · Real-world examples Audience This book provides a jargon-free introduction to Bitcoin for any technically interested reader. Some chapters address technical concepts that require basic knowledge of networking and programming. About the technologyBitcoin is an electronic cash system. It allows for people to move bitcoins, the currency of Bitcoin, between each other without using a bank or any other trusted third party.

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Book SynopsisFrom the authors of the fascinating The Age of Cryptocurrency, comes the definitive work on the Internet's next big thing: the blockchain.Many of the legacy systems' once designed to make our lives easier and our economy more efficient are no longer up to the task; big banks have grown more entrenched, privacy exists only until the next hack, and credit card fraud has become a fact of life. However, there is a way past all this?a new kind of operating system with the potential to revolutionise our economy: the blockchain.In The Truth Machine, Michael J. Casey and Paul Vigna demystify the blockchain and explain why it can restore personal control over our data, assets, and identities; grant billions of excluded people access to the global economy; and shift the balance of power to revive society's faith in itself. They reveal the empowerment possible when self-interested middlemen give way to the transparency of the blockchain, while highlighting the job losses, assertion of special intTrade Review‘The authors ably explain highly technical information in layperson’s terms, and the text is neither too dense nor too basic. Readers may pick this one up for the Bitcoin connection and find themselves fascinated with the blockchain’s potential to change the world’s financial systems for the better.’ ―Booklist ‘With thoughtful and well researched analysis, The Truth Machine leads you through a history of cryptocurrencies and blockchains that reveals the path forward towards a decentralized economy, one in which opportunity and access are widely spread.’ ―Andreas M Antonopoulos, author of Mastering Bitcoin and The Internet of Money series ‘The Truth Machine is a brilliant, beautifully written guide to the blockchain revolution that is redefining “trust” for our increasingly globalized world.’ ―Hernando de Soto, President of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy, author of The Mystery of Capital ‘Casey and Vigna are among the blockchain and digital-currency sector's most important visionaries. They are shaping a new understanding of how we can gain greater personal control over our data, assets, identities and creations to forge a more inclusive, collaborative and innovative society.’ ―Imogen Heap, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of Mycelia ‘Casey and Vigna have done it again! It turns out that digital currencies may only be the spark for the next major revolution in business and society. The implications of trust being the blockchain’s real killer app cannot be ignored by any serious investor.’ ―Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, star of CNBC’s The Halftime Report ‘This unparalleled examination of the blockchain landscape will open people's eyes to how a decentralized information system can level the playing field for humanity.’ ―Mariana Dahan, founder and CEO, World Identity Network, first coordinator of The World Bank's Identification for Development (ID4D) Initiative

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Book SynopsisAt only nineteen years old Vitalik Buterinpublished a visionary paper outlining the ideas behindwhat would become Ethereum. He proposed to take whatBitcoin did for currency â to end the central control ofgovernments and corporations â and apply it to societyas a whole. Now, less than a decade later, Ethereumis the second-most-valuable cryptocurrency and hasopened the gates for the extraordinary new world ofNFT artworks, virtual real estate in the metaverse anddecentralised autonomous organisations. The essays in Proof of Stake reveal Buterin as a lively,creative thinker, relentlessly curious and adventurousin exploring the fascinating social, economic and politicalpossibilities of his invention, and will guide futuregenerations of Ethereumâs community of radicalsand builders.

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Book SynopsisAn essential introduction and guide to navigating the next Internet revolution—everything from the metaverse and NFTs to DAOs, decentralized finance, and self-sovereign identity—from the co-author of the international bestseller Blockchain Revolution.The Web, and with it the Internet, are entering a new age.Trade Review"Web3 will have a profound impact on the global economy and our society. Alex Tapscott has once again stepped up with timely and essential guidance to help us navigate the tremendous change underway —and the challenges and opportunities ahead." — Dan Schulman, CEO of PayPal "Web3 is a breathtaking innovation that holds great promise but also peril for those who dismiss the future. Tapscott has written a book we need as we enter a new epoch for computing and for society." — Larry Summers, Former United States Secretary of the Treasury "With Web3, Tapscott has captured the zeitgeist. We are on the brink of an extraordinary new epoch where technology can reimagine everything. With clarity of thought and deep insights, this book explores Web3's immense potential." — Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple Inc. "Tapscott has shown again why he is one of the leading thinkers in the world of blockchain. Web3 is an erudite, plugged-in tour of an emerging future world where Internet users will be free of the shackles of big tech. An insightful, engaging read." — Jeff John Roberts, Crypto Editor at Fortune magazine "An indispensable guide to the internet's next frontier." — Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle “With the rise of generative AI, the metaverse and the next generation of blockchain, Web3 is now a breakthrough platform for innovators to rebuild the world of business and the global economy for a new era of prosperity. This extraordinary book shows how.” — Klaus Schwab, Chairperson of the World Economic Forum “This book will surely become an indispensable tool for understanding Web3 at a time when the dream of a more decentralized, user-controlled internet is on the cusp of becoming a mainstream reality.” — Camila Russo, Founder of The Defiant, Author of The Infinite Machine “Insightful, lively and fun to read. This book is a wonderful guide to Web3. Every person who is curious and cares about the future of commerce, culture and society should read this book.” — Yat Siu, Co-Founder of Animoca Brands “Web3 has the potential to disrupt the experience economy by merging the digital and physical worlds, enabling fast-moving companies to WIN. Tapscott's vision for the future empowers leaders to put technology to work as Web3 matures in the years to come.” — Bill McDermot, CEO of ServiceNow "Alex Tapscott does a brilliant job of dissecting the impact of Web3—how it will change power dynamics, its implications for the next generation, and where innovation must be understood rather than vilified. From one of the leading voices and thinkers in blockchain technology, this is a must-have in any library: digital or otherwise." — Angie Lau, Editor in Chief, Co-CEO of Forkast Labs

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Book SynopsisNFTs cause excitement and skepticism. How much value can a token hold? What drives this value?To properly appreciate NFTs we must first understand what they actually are, how they work and in what contexts they are used.The Everything Token is an essential primer on NFTs (non-fungible tokens), explaining their use, purpose, and how businesses can create and exploit them to develop new product lines, building customer loyalty and increased revenues at the same time.Together the authors have spent much of the past few years embedded in NFT communities and helping launch NFT products. As self-described beta testers of this brand-new technology, they've seen its power first-hand and aim to educate others on the importance, uses and purpose of NFT and surrounding, ever-evolving technologies.Demystifying the complexities, two experts in NFTs show why we should take NFTs much more seriously than their reputation as fun digital art collectibles suggest

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Book SynopsisA shocking exposé of the huge social, political and environmental costs of cryptocurrenciesTrade Review'A methodical and essential resource. Howson strikes not just at cryptocurrency, but the frauds who promote blockchain technology as a solution to any social problem - when they only exploit the vulnerable to pump their coins.' -- David Gerard, author of 'Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain'Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. Banking the Unbanked 2. The Crypto Colonists 3. Green Wash Trading 4. Bad Samaritans 5. Bloke Chains 6. For Betterverse or Metaworse 7. A World Without Web3 Notes Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface xv 1 Introduction to Blockchain 1Akshay Mudgal 1.1 Introduction 1 1.1.1 Public Blockchain Architecture 5 1.1.2 Private Blockchain Architecture 5 1.1.3 Consortium Blockchain Architecture 5 1.2 The Privacy Challenges of Blockchain 6 1.3 De-Anonymization 8 1.3.1 Analysis of Network 9 1.3.2 Transaction Fingerprinting 9 1.3.3 DoS Attacks 9 1.3.4 Sybil Attacks 9 1.4 Transaction Pattern Exposure 10 1.4.1 Transaction Graph Analysis 10 1.4.2 AS-Level Deployment Analysis 10 1.5 Methodology: Identity Privacy Preservation 10 1.5.1 Mixing Services 10 1.5.2 Ring Signature 12 1.6 Decentralization Challenges Exist in Blockchain 14 1.7 Conclusion 15 1.8 Regulatory Challenges 16 1.9 Obstacles to Blockchain Regulation 16 1.10 The Current Regulatory Landscape 17 1.11 The Future of Blockchain Regulation 18 1.12 Business Model Challenges 19 1.12.1 Traditional Business Models 19 1.12.2 Manufacturer 19 1.12.3 Distributor 20 1.12.4 Retailer 20 1.12.5 Franchise 20 1.13 Utility Token Model 20 1.13.1 Right 21 1.13.2 Value Exchange 21 1.13.3 Toll 21 1.13.4 Function 21 1.13.5 Currency 22 1.13.6 Earning 22 1.14 Blockchain as a Service 22 1.15 Securities 23 1.16 Development Platforms 24 1.17 Scandals and Public Perceptions 25 1.17.1 Privacy Limitations 26 1.17.2 Lack of Regulations and Governance 26 1.17.3 Cost to Set Up 26 1.17.4 Huge Consumption of Energy 26 1.17.5 Public Perception 27 References 27 2 The Scope for Blockchain Ecosystem 29Manisha Suri 2.1 Introduction 30 2.2 Blockchain as Game Changer for Environment 32 2.3 Blockchain in Business Ecosystem 38 2.3.1 Business Ecosystem 39 2.3.1.1 What Is Business Model? 39 2.3.1.2 Business Model—Traditional 39 2.3.2 Are Blockchain Business Models Really Needed? 41 2.3.2.1 Blockchain Business Model 41 2.3.2.2 Model 1: Utility Token Model 41 2.3.2.3 Model 2: BaaS 43 2.3.2.4 Model 3: Securities 44 2.3.2.5 Model 4: Development Platforms 45 2.3.2.6 Model 5: Blockchain-Based Software Products 46 2.3.2.7 Model 6: Blockchain Professional Services 46 2.3.2.8 Model 7: Business Model—P2P 47 2.4 Is Blockchain Business Ecosystem Profitable? 48 2.5 How Do You “Design” a Business Ecosystem? 49 2.6 Redesigning Future With Blockchain 53 2.6.1 Is Earth Prepared for Blockchain? 53 2.7 Challenges and Opportunities 57 References 58 3 Business Use Cases of Blockchain Technology 59Vasudha Arora, Shweta Mongia, Sugandha Sharma and Shaveta Malik 3.1 Introduction to Cryptocurrency 60 3.2 What is a Bitcoin? 60 3.2.1 Bitcoin Transactions and Their Processing 62 3.2.2 Double Spending Problem 65 3.2.3 Bitcoin Mining 67 3.3 Bitcoin ICO 69 3.3.1 ICO Token 69 3.3.2 How to Participate in ICO 70 3.3.3 Types of Tokens 71 3.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of ICO 72 3.5 Merchant Acceptance of Bitcoin 73 References 75 4 Ethereum 77Shaveta Bhatia and S.S Tyagi 4.1 Introduction 78 4.2 Basic Features of Ethereum 78 4.3 Difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum 79 4.4 EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) 82 4.5 Gas 85 4.5.1 Gas Price Chart 85 4.6 Applications Built on the Basis of Ethereum 86 4.7 ETH 87 4.7.1 Why Users Want to Buy ETH? 87 4.7.2 How to Buy ETH? 88 4.7.3 Alternate Way to Buy ETH 88 4.7.4 Conversion of ETH to US Dollar 89 4.8 Smart Contracts 90 4.8.1 Government 90 4.8.2 Management 91 4.8.3 Benefits of Smart Contracts 91 4.8.4 Problems With Smart Contracts 92 4.8.5 Solution to Overcome This Problem 92 4.8.6 Languages to Build Smart Contracts 92 4.9 DApp (Decentralized Application or Smart Contract) 93 4.9.1 DApp in Ethereum 93 4.9.2 Applications of DApps 93 4.10 Conclusion 95 References 95 5 E-Wallet 97Ms. Vishawjyoti 5.1 Overview of Wallet Technology 97 5.2 Types of Wallet 98 5.2.1 Paper 98 5.2.2 Physical Bitcoins 99 5.2.3 Mobile 99 5.2.4 Web 100 5.2.5 Desktop 100 5.2.6 Hardware 100 5.2.7 Bank 101 5.3 Security of Bitcoin Wallets 101 5.4 Workings of Wallet Technology 101 5.5 Create HD Wallet From Seed 102 5.5.1 Initiation 103 5.5.2 Steps for Creating an HD Wallet From a 24-Word Seed Phrase Through Particl-qt Tool 104 5.5.3 Steps for Encrypting the HD Wallet 106 5.5.4 Utilization 108 5.5.5 Steps for Generating Address to Access Transactions on the HD Wallet 108 5.6 Navigating HD Wallet 109 5.7 Conclusion 110 References 110 6 Blockchain and Governance: Theory, Applications and Challenges 113Bhavya Ahuja Grover, Bhawna Chaudhary, Nikhil Kumar Rajput and Om Dukiya 6.1 Introduction 114 6.2 Governance: Centralized vs Decentralized 115 6.3 Blockchain’s Features Supportive of Decentralization 117 6.4 Noteworthy Application Areas for Blockchain-Based Governance 119 6.4.1 Public Service Governance 119 6.4.2 Knowledge and Shared Governance 121 6.4.3 Governance in Supply Chain 123 6.4.4 Governance of Foreign Aid 124 6.4.5 Environmental Governance 125 6.4.6 Corporate Governance 126 6.4.7 Economic Governance 128 6.5 Scopes and Challenges 128 6.6 Conclusion 136 References 137 7 Blockchain-Based Identity Management 141Abhishek Bhattacharya 7.1 Introduction 141 7.2 Existing Identity Management Systems and Their Challenges 142 7.3 Concept of Decentralized Identifiers 144 7.4 The Workflow of Blockchain Identity Management Systems 145 7.5 How Does it Contribute to Data Security? 148 7.6 Trending Blockchain Identity Management Projects 150 7.7 Why and How of Revocation 152 7.8 Points to Ponder 154 7.8.1 Comparison Between Traditional and Blockchain-Based Identity Management Systems 156 7.9 Conclusion 157 References 158 8 Blockchain & IoT: A Paradigm Shift for Supply Chain Management 159Abhishek Bhattacharya 8.1 Introduction 159 8.2 Supply Chain Management 160 8.2.1 The Aspects of a Supply Chain 161 8.2.2 Supply Chain Performance Dimensions 162 8.2.3 Supply Chain Migration Towards Digitalization 163 8.3 Blockchain and IoT 164 8.3.1 What Makes Blockchain Suitable for SCM? 166 8.3.1.1 Shared Ledger 167 8.3.1.2 Permissions 168 8.3.1.3 Consensus 168 8.3.1.4 Smart Contracts 169 8.3.2 The Role of Blockchain in Achieving the SCM Performance Dimensions 170 8.3.3 The Role of IoT in the Implementation of Blockchain Technology 171 8.4 Blockchain Technology and IoT Use Cases in Supply Chain Management 172 8.5 Benefits and Challenges in Blockchain-Based Supply Chain Management 173 8.6 Conclusion 176 References 176 9 Blockchain-Enabled Supply Chain Management System 179Sonal Pathak 9.1 Introduction 180 9.1.1 Supply Chain Management 180 9.2 Blockchain Technology 184 9.3 Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Management 186 9.4 Elements of Blockchain That Affects Supply Chain 190 9.4.1 Bitcoin 195 9.5 Challenges in Implementation of Blockchain-Enabled Supply Chain 197 9.6 Conclusion 197 References 199 10 Security Concerns of Blockchain 201Neha Jain and Kamiya Chugh 10.1 Introduction: Security Concerns of Blockchain 201 10.2 Cryptocurrencies Scenarios 202 10.3 Privacy Challenges of Blockchain 203 10.3.1 Protection Problems in Blockchain 203 10.3.2 Privacy-Preserving Mechanisms Analysis 207 10.3.3 Data Anonymization-Mixing 207 10.4 Decentralization in Blockchain 208 10.4.1 Role of Decentralization in Blockchain 209 10.4.2 Analysis of PoS and DPoS 210 10.4.3 Problems With Decentralization 210 10.4.4 Decentralization Recovery Methods 212 10.5 Legal and Regulatory Issues in Blockchain 213 10.5.1 Legal Value of Blockchain and its Problems 214 10.6 Smart Contracts 218 10.7 Scandals of Blockchain 220 10.7.1 Blockchain Technologies as Stumbling Blocks to Financial Legitimacy 223 10.8 Is Blockchain the Rise of Trustless Trust? 223 10.8.1 Why Do We Need a System of Trust? 226 10.9 Blockchain Model Challenges 227 References 229 11 Acceptance and Adoption of Blockchain Technology: An Examination of the Security & Privacy Challenges 231Amandeep Dhaliwal and Sahil Malik 11.1 Introduction 231 11.1.1 Research Methodology 233 11.1.2 Analysis 233 11.2 Security Issues of Blockchain 233 11.2.1 The Majority Attack (51% Attacks) 233 11.2.2 The Fork Problems 234 11.2.2.1 Hard Fork 234 11.2.2.2 Soft Fork 235 11.2.3 Scale of Blockchain 235 11.2.4 Time Confirmation of Blockchain Data— Double-Spend Attack/Race Attack 235 11.2.5 Current Regulations Problems 236 11.2.6 Scalability and Storage Capacity 236 11.2.7 DOS Attack/Sybil Attack/Eclipse Attack/Bugs 237 11.2.8 Legal Issues 237 11.2.9 Security of Wallets 238 11.2.10 The Increased Computing Power 238 11.3 Privacy Challenges of Bitcoin 238 11.3.1 De-Anonymization 239 11.3.1.1 Network Analysis 239 11.3.1.2 Address Clustering 239 11.3.1.3 Transaction Finger Printing 240 11.3.2 Transaction Pattern Exposure 240 11.3.2.1 Transaction Graph Analysis 240 11.3.2.2 Autonomous System-Level Deployment Analysis 241 11.4 Blockchain Application-Based Solutions 241 11.4.1 Bitcoins 241 11.4.2 IoT 242 11.4.2.1 MyBit 242 11.4.3 Aero Token 242 11.4.4 The Chain of Things 243 11.4.5 The Modum 243 11.4.6 Twin of Things 243 11.4.7 The Blockchain of Things 244 11.4.8 Blockchain Solutions: Cloud Computing 244 11.5 Conclusion and Future Work 245 References 245 12 Deficiencies in Blockchain Technology and Potential Augmentation in Cyber Security 251Eshan Bajal, Madhulika Bhatia, Lata Nautiyal and Madhurima Hooda 12.1 Introduction 252 12.2 Security Issues in Blockchain Technology 252 12.3 Privacy Challenges 253 12.3.1 BGP Hijacking Attack 255 12.3.2 BDoS (Blockchain Denial of Service) 255 12.3.3 Forcing Other Miners to Stop Mining 256 12.4 Decentralization Challenges 256 12.5 Regulatory Challenges 260 12.5.1 Principles to Follow While Regulating 262 12.5.1.1 Flexible to Legal Innovation 262 12.5.1.2 Experimentation Should be Encouraged 263 12.5.1.3 Focus on the Immediate Implications 264 12.5.1.4 Regulators Should Engage in a Transnational Conversation 264 12.5.2 Regulatory Strategies 265 12.5.2.1 Wait-and-See 265 12.5.2.2 Imposing Narrowing and Broadening Guidance 266 12.5.2.3 Sandboxing 266 12.5.2.4 Issue a New Legislation 267 12.5.2.5 Use Blockchain in Regulation 268 12.6 Business Model Challenges 269 12.7 Scandals and Public Perception 271 12.8 Why Blockchain is Trustless 277 12.8.1 Trust Mechanism 278 12.8.2 Anonymity 279 12.8.3 Use in Digital Wallets 279 12.8.4 Forgery Resistance 279 12.9 Use of Blockchain in Cybersecurity 280 12.9.1 Blockchain Database 281 12.9.2 DNS Security 283 12.9.3 IoT Security 283 12.9.4 DDoS Prevention 286 12.9.5 CDN (Content Delivery Network) 286 12.9.6 SMS Authentication 287 References 288 13 Internet of Things and Blockchain 295Priyanka Sharma 13.1 History of ‘Internet of Things’ 296 13.2 IoT Devices 298 13.3 Sensors and Actuators 302 13.4 Cloud and Haze-Based Engineering 307 13.5 Blockchain and IoT 315 13.6 Edge Computing 321 13.7 Contextual Analyses 324 13.8 Fate of Blockchain and IoT 332 References 332 14 Blockchain Applications 337Boby Singh, Rohit Pahwa, Hari Om Tanwar and Nikita Gupta 14.1 Introduction to Blockchain 337 14.1.1 Uses of Blockchain in Administration 339 14.2 Blockchain in Big Data Predictive Task Automation 340 14.2.1 How Can Blockchain Help Big Data? 341 14.2.2 Blockchain Use Cases in Big Data 341 14.3 Digital Identity Verification 342 14.3.1 Why Digital Identity Matters? 343 14.3.2 Blockchain (Definition and its Features) 343 14.3.3 Why do we Need Blockchain in Digital Identity? 344 14.3.4 How Does a Blockchain Works? 345 14.3.5 Why is a Blockchain Secure? 345 14.3.6 What’s Blockchain Identification Management? 346 14.3.7 Advantages 347 14.4 Blockchain Government 348 14.4.1 Decentralized Government Services 349 14.4.2 Liquid Democracy and Random Sample Election 350 14.5 Blockchain Science 351 14.5.1 FoldingCoin 351 14.5.2 GridCoin (GRC) 352 14.5.3 Global Public Health 353 14.5.4 Bitcoin Genomics 354 14.6 Blockchain Health 355 14.6.1 Health Coin 355 14.6.2 EMR on Blockchain 355 14.6.3 Bit Coin Health Notary 356 14.7 Blockchain Learning 357 14.7.1 Bitcoin MOOCs 357 14.7.2 Smart Contract Literacy 357 14.7.3 LearnCoin 359 References 359 15 Advance Concepts of Blockchain 361Raj Kumar 15.1 Community Supercomputing 361 15.2 Blockchain Genomics 364 15.3 Blockchain Learning 365 15.4 Community Coin 366 15.4.1 Monetary and Non-Monetary Currencies 367 15.4.2 Difference Between Monetary and Non-Monetary Assets 369 15.4.3 Currency Multiplicity 369 15.4.4 List of Some Prominent Alternate Coins is Given Below 370 15.5 Demurrage Currencies 371 Reading List 371 Index 373

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Book SynopsisLearn how to create and profit from NFTsThe NFT Handbook is a detailed guide on how to create, sell and buy non-fungible tokens without the need for a technical background. Learn exactly what NFTs are, how they evolved, and why they have value. We'll delve into the different types and aspects of NFTs and discuss the different NFT marketplaces and the pros and cons of each. Create Your Own NFTs: Step by step instructions on all aspects of NFT creation, including what types of content to use, where to source content, adding artistic design, writing the NFT's description, adding optional unlockable content and setting an optional ongoing royalty. Mint Your NFTs: You'll learn the process of how to get your NFTs on the blockchain. Sell Your NFTs: We'll go through the whole process including creating a collection, and the different options such as setting a price or starting an auction. Buy NFTs: What you'll need to bid on and purchase NFTs, and how to avoid getting scammed. You'll also get a primer on blockchain, particularly the Ethereum cryptocurrency and gas fees. You'll also be shown step by step how to create, secure and fund your own cryptocurrency wallet, where you'll store your NFTs and cryptocurrency. Whether you're experienced with the blockchain and crypto or a complete noob (beginner), The NFT Handbook will guide you in the process of creating, minting, selling and buying NFTs.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors vii About the Technical Editor ix Acknowledgments x Foreword xvii Chapter 1 Introduction to NFTs 1 Chapter 2 What Are NFTs? 7 Why People Collect 7 What Exactly Are NFTs? 10 Types of NFTs 16 Aspects of NFTs 32 Extrinsic Elements of NFTs 44 Chapter 3 Why NFTs Have Value 49 Why Do Collectibles Have Value? 50 The Problems with Traditional Art 53 The Problems with Collectibles and Memorabilia 57 Digital Art Before NFTs 60 The True Advantage of NFTs 61 NFTs Aren’t Perfect 74 External Forces That Drive Value 89 Chapter 4 History of NFTs 93 Andy Warhol Presents Pop Art 94 Beeple’s Cyberpunk World Meets NFTs 99 The Story of Digital Art 104 Chapter 5 NFT Marketplaces 115 OpenSea 116 Rarible 117 Nifty Gateway 118 SuperRare 118 Wax (Atomic Hub) 119 Foundation 120 NBA Top Shot 121 VeVe 122 Known Origin 122 Myth Market 123 Wrap-Up 124 Chapter 6 Creating and Minting NFTs 125 Creating the Aspects of Your NFT 126 Creating a Cryptocurrency Wallet 134 Creating an OpenSea Account 144 Creating a Collection 147 Minting an NFT 157 Chapter 7 Selling NFTs 161 Your Exchange Account 161 Buying Cryptocurrency 167 Funding Your MetaMask Wallet 170 Selling Your NFTs 172 Marketing Your NFTs 181 Chapter 8 Buying NFTs 195 Why Buy NFTs? 195 Buying NFTs 199 Building an NFT Collection 206 Chapter 9 Legal Aspects of NFTs 213 Are NFTs Securities? 214 Intellectual Property Rights 218 Right of Publicity 225 Right of Privacy 231 Contracts 232 Taxes 235 Chapter 10 The Future of NFTs 239 The Metaverse 240 Non-bankable Assets 246 Digital Wallets 251 The Unwritten Future of NFTs 254 Index 255

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword ix Timeline of Key Events xi Prologue xv Chapter 1: The Dark Web: The Origins of Crypto Laundering 1 Chapter 2: Black Holes: The Rise of the Rogue Exchange 23 Chapter 3: Mixers: Covering Up Their Tracks 39 Chapter 4: Privacy Coins: Going Underground 59 Chapter 5: Bitcoin ATMs: Crypto Hits the Streets 83 Chapter 6: Ransomware: Cybercrime Goes Industrial 97 Chapter 7: Hacked: Crypto Exchange Heists 123 Chapter 8: DeFi: Tornadoes, Bridges, and the Frontiers of Regulation 139 Chapter 9: NFTs: Virtual Art, Virtual Crime 163 Chapter 10: Brave New World: The Metaverse, Web 3.0, and the Battle for the Future of Finance 177 Afterword: How Much Crime in Crypto? 193 Acknowledgements 199 Glossary 201 List of Figures 207 Bibliography 209 Notes 211 Index 249

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Book SynopsisIgor Pejic is a leading expert on tech-driven shifts in banking and finance. Having held multiple management positions in banking, he is based at one of the largest banking groups in Europe. Pejic is an international keynote speaker and expert panelist, voted by McKinsey and The Financial Times as one of three finalists in the Bracken Bower Prize with his work on blockchain. He is the author of Blockchain Babel also published by Kogan Page, winner of the Independent Press Award 2020 and profiled as a Financial Times book of the month.Trade Review"A deep dive into the fast-changing frontier of money from blockchain and Big Tech to Web3." * Ronit Ghose, Global Head, Future of Finance, Citi *"A must read for anyone who thinks they understand the ongoing transformation of the orthodox geopolitical landscape. A brilliant examination of the fact that it's not who owns tanks but banks that matter. The ownership of data including your identity, who controls marketing and fulfilment for SME ecommerce, who designs the prevailing digital token of exchange and how it facilitates global payments will determine whether central banks and financial services incumbents or fin and big-tech insurgents will control our destinies." * Bob Wigley, Chairman, UK Finance *"This wide ranging book is a must-read for builders and operators looking to tame the disruption happening in the financial industry. From exploring the role of centralized technology companies to understanding the infrastructure of decentralized blockchains, readers will learn about the most important levers of tomorrow's economic landscape." * Lex Sokolin, Chief Economist, ConsenSys & Founder, Fintech Blueprint *"Big Tech in Finance is a must-read for anyone interested in the impact of digital on the finance industry. The book provides a comprehensive overview of how big tech companies and new technologies such as Distributed Ledgers are transforming the landscape, and how these trends are converging. The author's ability to break down complex concepts into clear and concise chapters makes this book accessible to readers with varying levels of expertise. Overall, it offers very valuable insights into the future of digital finance by explaining its history." * Huy Nguyen Trieu, Co-founder, CFTE (Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship) *"Many of us working in financial services innovation can clearly see that Big Tech is circling the banking and finance industry. In this book Igor describes why Big Tech is interested and what they will probably do next. What is more interesting is what should be done about it - banning them would deprive us of the innovation and improvement they will bring. Big Tech needs to be monitored and regulated. It is time that regulators and governments worldwide realise that they need to up their game to address a fast changing industry. A must read book that is also fun. Don't miss it." * Alessandro Hatami, Founder, Pacemakers.io & co-author of Reinventing Banking and Finance *"Big Tech in Finance" provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the impact that Big Tech has on the finance industry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the motivations, risks and opportunities associated with Big Tech's foray into finance and how to navigate the ever-changing world of blockchain technology." * Karl Zettl, CEO and Co-Founder, Iknaio Cryptoasset Analytics *"Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize society for the better, and those institutions embracing this technology will thrive in a society where data is controlled by the user. Igor succinctly describes how the world is changing, what the impact will be on the financial services industry and how the future of money will change geopolitics. A must-read if you want to understand the future of finance." * Dr Mark van Rijmenam, strategic futurist, author and speaker *"This is a book that should make anyone interested in the future of our economy sit up and take notice. The world of the 2020s will be defined by the clash of the titans of tech and finance, and it will be a new wave of technologies - like blockchain - that will determine the winner. Igor Pejic's sharp and thoughtful book gives an up-to-the-minute view of what will drive the economy of the next ten years, and what is at stake for everyone today!" * Laura Stojcevic *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Finance as Big Tech’s El Dorado; Chapter - 02: Railroads for a new age – birth of the blockchain; Chapter - 03: Lure of the wild – redefining the idea of money; Chapter - 04: Two roads ahead – centralization; Chapter - 05: Land rush – crypto-economics; Chapter - 06: DeFi unicorn stampede; Chapter - 07: The decentralization delusion; Chapter - 08: Robber barons feel assured… and overshoot; Chapter - 09: The sheriffs come to town – regulation bends the trajectory; Chapter - 10: Dawn of a new era – central bank digital currencies vs private stablecoins; Chapter - 11: Commercial banks and the frontier experience; Chapter - 12: Setting out for the next frontier – the metaverse and Web3; Chapter - 13: Final remarks; Chapter - 14: Glossary;

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Book SynopsisIgor Pejic is a leading expert on tech-driven shifts in banking and finance. Having held multiple management positions in banking, he is based at one of the largest banking groups in Europe. Pejic is an international keynote speaker and expert panelist, voted by McKinsey and The Financial Times as one of three finalists in the Bracken Bower Prize with his work on blockchain. He is the author of Blockchain Babel also published by Kogan Page, winner of the Independent Press Award 2020 and profiled as a Financial Times book of the month.Trade Review"A deep dive into the fast-changing frontier of money from blockchain and Big Tech to Web3." * Ronit Ghose, Global Head, Future of Finance, Citi *"A must read for anyone who thinks they understand the ongoing transformation of the orthodox geopolitical landscape. A brilliant examination of the fact that it's not who owns tanks but banks that matter. The ownership of data including your identity, who controls marketing and fulfilment for SME ecommerce, who designs the prevailing digital token of exchange and how it facilitates global payments will determine whether central banks and financial services incumbents or fin and big-tech insurgents will control our destinies." * Bob Wigley, Chairman, UK Finance *"This wide ranging book is a must-read for builders and operators looking to tame the disruption happening in the financial industry. From exploring the role of centralized technology companies to understanding the infrastructure of decentralized blockchains, readers will learn about the most important levers of tomorrow's economic landscape." * Lex Sokolin, Chief Economist, ConsenSys & Founder, Fintech Blueprint *"Big Tech in Finance is a must-read for anyone interested in the impact of digital on the finance industry. The book provides a comprehensive overview of how big tech companies and new technologies such as Distributed Ledgers are transforming the landscape, and how these trends are converging. The author's ability to break down complex concepts into clear and concise chapters makes this book accessible to readers with varying levels of expertise. Overall, it offers very valuable insights into the future of digital finance by explaining its history." * Huy Nguyen Trieu, Co-founder, CFTE (Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship) *"Many of us working in financial services innovation can clearly see that Big Tech is circling the banking and finance industry. In this book Igor describes why Big Tech is interested and what they will probably do next. What is more interesting is what should be done about it - banning them would deprive us of the innovation and improvement they will bring. Big Tech needs to be monitored and regulated. It is time that regulators and governments worldwide realise that they need to up their game to address a fast changing industry. A must read book that is also fun. Don't miss it." * Alessandro Hatami, Founder, Pacemakers.io & co-author of Reinventing Banking and Finance *"Big Tech in Finance" provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the impact that Big Tech has on the finance industry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the motivations, risks and opportunities associated with Big Tech's foray into finance and how to navigate the ever-changing world of blockchain technology." * Karl Zettl, CEO and Co-Founder, Iknaio Cryptoasset Analytics *"Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize society for the better, and those institutions embracing this technology will thrive in a society where data is controlled by the user. Igor succinctly describes how the world is changing, what the impact will be on the financial services industry and how the future of money will change geopolitics. A must-read if you want to understand the future of finance." * Dr Mark van Rijmenam, strategic futurist, author and speaker *"This is a book that should make anyone interested in the future of our economy sit up and take notice. The world of the 2020s will be defined by the clash of the titans of tech and finance, and it will be a new wave of technologies - like blockchain - that will determine the winner. Igor Pejic's sharp and thoughtful book gives an up-to-the-minute view of what will drive the economy of the next ten years, and what is at stake for everyone today!" * Laura Stojcevic *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Finance as Big Tech’s El Dorado; Chapter - 02: Railroads for a new age – birth of the blockchain; Chapter - 03: Lure of the wild – redefining the idea of money; Chapter - 04: Two roads ahead – centralization; Chapter - 05: Land rush – crypto-economics; Chapter - 06: DeFi unicorn stampede; Chapter - 07: The decentralization delusion; Chapter - 08: Robber barons feel assured… and overshoot; Chapter - 09: The sheriffs come to town – regulation bends the trajectory; Chapter - 10: Dawn of a new era – central bank digital currencies vs private stablecoins; Chapter - 11: Commercial banks and the frontier experience; Chapter - 12: Setting out for the next frontier – the metaverse and Web3; Chapter - 13: Final remarks; Chapter - 14: Glossary;

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Book SynopsisLearn all about blockchain and its applications in cryptocurrency, healthcare, Internet of Things, finance, decentralized organizations, and more. Featuring case studies and practical insights, this book covers a unique mix of topics and offers insight into how to overcome hurdles that arise as the market and consumers grow accustomed to blockchain-based organizations and services.The book is divided into three major sections. The first section provides a historical background to blockchain technology. You will start with a historical context to financial capital markets when Bitcoin was invented, followed by mining protocols, the need for consensus, hardware mining, etc. Next, a formal introduction to blockchain is provided covering transaction workflow, role of decentralized network, and payment verification. Then, we dive deep into a different implementation of a blockchain: Ethereum. The main technical features, such as Ethereum Virtual Machine, are presented aTable of ContentsChapter 1: Behold the DeamersChapter Goal: Provide a backdrop for introducing blockhain and the basics of a decentralized appSub -Topics:1. Financial crisis of 2008, the origins of bitcoin2. Basics of private-public keys3. What is a block, how is a block created4. What's a blockchain-enabled application? What is a decentralized application?Chapter 2: Gold Rush: Mining BitcoinChapter Goal: Provide a technical introduction to mining and the mathematical background to hashes, block headers, and consensusSub -Topics:1. Overview of mining, why is mining necessary for Bitcoin2. What is consensus3. Components of a block and a block header (mining components)4. What are hashes and how are they used in Bitcoin5. Hardware for mining (the gold rush part refers to the arms race that happened in hardware mining field).Chapter 3: Foundations of a BlockchainChapter Goal: Provide a technical introduction to transaction workflow, a blockchain network, simple payment verification, merkel roots, and block identifiersSub -Topics:1. What is a block header (block identifiers)2. How does the network participate3. A transaction workflow 4. Unspent transaction outputs, transaction propagation5. Simple payment verification6. Merkel roots, blockchain forksChapter 4: Unpacking EthereumChapter Goal: Provide a technical introduction to Ethereum, the differences between a Bitcoin blockchain and Ethereum blockchain, internal states, Ethereum Virtual Machine, and dAppsSub -Topics:1. Overview of Ethereum 2. Proof of stake3. Accounts and contract model in Ethereum4. Global state, gas, internal storage5. Ethereum Virtual Machine6. Solidity programming language + Smart Contracts7. World Computer Model and components8. Blockchain as a service9. Decentralized apps10. Geth, MistChapter 5: Decentralized Organizations (DAOs)Chapter Goal: Provide a technical introduction to DAOs and Aragon for setting up a DAO, including updates to new implementations of decentralized organizations in 2020. Sub -Topics:1. What is a DAO 2. What is a blockchain organizations/companies3. Aragon-core and Kernel4. How do you make DAOs and other blockchain organizations using Aragon?5. How do you operate DAOs?Chapter 6: The DAO HackedChapter Goal: Provide an overview to the vulnerabilities in the original DAO model, the conditions that led up to the hack, and the consequences to security hardening since. Sub -Topics:1. Concept of a DAO building on Vitalik’s concepts2. Slock.it and its involvement in making the DAO 3. The Smart Contract for DAO4. The code vulnerability responsible for the hack5. Consequences of the hack6. Ethereum splitting into ETCChapter 7: Ethereum Tokens: High Performance Computing (HPC)Chapter Goal: Provide an introduction to token in Ethereum by highlighting applications in HPC. Particularly, focus on Golem, SONM, and iEx.ec grid computing for off-chain computations and conflict resolution.Sub -Topics:1. Why tokens and what’s the value of using tokens2. Introduction to tokens, ERC 20 compatibility3. Token layer and an app layer4. Prototype for tokens and HPC – Ethereum Computation Markets5. Golem network, app registry, transaction framework, use-cases initially, and how the Smart Contract system ties them together6. SONM network and fog computing, use-cases, Smart Contract system, buyer-miner-hub interactions, purchasing computational power, Superglobal architecture, and OS7. iEx.ec, grid computing, sidechains, and how iEx.ec works Chapter 8: Blockchain in HealthcareChapter Goal: Provide an introduction to areas in healthcare where using a blockchain can provide benefit - Patient workflows, insurance claims processing, lightning network, verifiable data auditSub -Topics:1. Payer-provider-patient model, how claims work within this framework, and how will that change in the future2. Patient workflow based on permissions, blockchain-based workflow of a simple EHR, how permissions are passed as a patient moves from a general physician to a specialist 3. Show how permissions work in blockchain insurance claims processing4. Waste management in healthcare and claims processing5. Concept of hotswitching, mentioning lightning network6. How can blockchain be used to reduce economic waste 7. DeepMind’s Verifiable Data Audit as an alternative to blockchain8. Blockchain to streamline business processesChapter 9: Blockchain in ScienceChapter Goal: Provide an introduction to major topics in science where blockchain can be beneficial – Reputation markets, reproducibility crisis, drug tracking, digital clinical trialsSub -Topics:1. Reproducibility crisis in science2. Prediction markets in science – Augur and Gnosis3. Initiatives to fix reproducibility traditionally4. Clinical trials using the blockchain, colored coins to demonstrate workflow5. Reputation systems using Blockchain6. Pharma drug tracking using blockchainChapter 10: Building Healthcare Companies on BlockchainChapter Goal: Interview with John Bass on how to build a healthcare company on the blockchain and lessons learned along the way.Sub -Topics:1. The makings of Hashed Health2. Collaborative and consortium models3. Working groups for high-risk, high-reward technologies4. Governance models for Hashed Health consortia5. Member participationChapter 11: Rise of ConsortiumsChapter Goal: Provide an overview of consortium models that have become popular in the blockchain industry, the challenges consortiums hope to solve, and advantages to individual membersSub -Topics:1. Collaborative and consortium models2. Working groups for high-risk, high-reward technologies3. Governance models for Hashed Health consortiaChapter 12: The Hyperledger ProjectChapter Goal: Provide a broad overview of the Hyperledger Project and cover the rapid pace of developments since 2018 to the new products launched.Sub -Topics:1. Updates to all the components under Hyperledger umbrella including Fabric and Sawtooth2. New consensus algorithm (PBFT)3. Demo of Hyperledger Fabric Constructor4. Does your business need a blockchain (flowcharts)?5. Security in enterprise-grade Blockchains6. Smart Contracts in FabricChapter 13: Recent Advances in BlockchainChapter Goal: Provide a review of three major networks shaping the future of Blockchain – EOS.io with parallel processing virtual machine, chain-core with asset management, and Ivy Playground and Quorum with private–public transaction interfacesSub -Topics:1. EOS.io, how the tech works, the new advances such as parallel processing of smart contracts and instructions2. Chain Core, managing assets on blockchain, Ivy Playground as the new programming language to manage assets3. Quorum by JP Morgan, how the consensus works, how private transactions work, zero-knowledge proofs, Ethereum Enterprise AllianceChapter 14: Blockchain GamesChapter Goal: Provide a review of the educational games and APIs that have been released to teach the basic concepts of a blockchain networkSub -Topics:1. Components of a blockchain game2. Formal education and training in blockchain3. Formalization of blockchain study with journals and research articles4. Review of major blockchain games (3)Chapter 15: Cloud BlockchainsChapter Goal: Provide an overview of how to click and deploy a blockchain using cloud services and give a visual tutorial on how to set it upSub -Topics:1. Demo of Hyperledger Fabric Constructor on IBM Bluemix 2. Azure blockchain deployment3. Amazon ECS cloud blockchain deployment4. Setting up your own blockchain test-lab and budget itChapter 16: Technological Revolutions and Financial CapitalChapter Goal: Provide an overview of the financial markets and ICOs, focusing particularly on how to set up ICOs, how to manage them, advances to financial regulation technology based on blockchainSub -Topics:1. Dr. Hooper’s chapter focused on ICOs and financial capital markets2. Setting up ICOs, major pitfalls to avoid, and challenges to overcome during an ICO3. Major tech advances in financial markets using blockchain4. Reg TechAfterword – Call to Action and The Future of Blockchain

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Book SynopsisSimilar 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 tonon-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 enhance the Metaverse, and the relationship between BlockcTable of ContentsChapter 1: Blockchain: A Groundbreaking Technology Chapter Goal: This chapter will talk about the basics of Blockchain. We will discuss how the current monetary system works and how Blockchain technology impacts money, business, and the modern world. Then, we will move on to fundamentals of cryptography. After that, readers will gain a solid understanding of the concept of consensus algorithms. At the end of the chapter, we will provide an overview of cryptocurrency. No of pages 25 Sub -Topics 1. What is Blockchain? 1. The current monetary system 2. The basics of cryptography 3. Consensus algorithms 4. Understanding cryptocurrency Chapter 2: Bitcoin: The Future of Money Chapter Goal: This chapter will familiarize the reader with an overview of Bitcoin. We will also cover the history behind this phenomenon. Next, the reader will learn how Bitcoin works and analyze how Bitcoin is currently being used in businesses. By the end of the chapter, the reader will create their very own Bitcoin wallet. No of pages: 25 -30 Sub - Topics 1. What is Bitcoin? 2. The history of Bitcoin 3. How Bitcoin works 4. The role of Bitcoin in business 5. Taking control of your first Bitcoin wallet Chapter 3: Ethereum: A Gateway to Cryptocurrency Chapter Goal: This chapter will introduce the core features of Ethereum, including the consensus. Then, the reader will explore the smart contract and tokens, as well as create a smart contract. Then, we will explore decentralized applications. We will also take a look at business in the age of Ethereum. At the end, the reader will learn how to use an Ethereum wallet. No of pages: 25-30 Sub - Topics 1. Getting to know Ethereum 2. The history of Ethereum 3. How Ethereum works 4. Smart contract and tokens 5. Writing your first smart contract 6. Decentralized Applications (Dapps) 7. Business in the age of Ethereum 8. Taking control of your first Ethereum wallet Chapter 4: NFTs: Crypto as Collectibles Chapter Goal: This chapter will explain the topic of NFTs, provide an overview of how they work, and examine famous examples of NFTs. The reader will delve into the popular marketplace of NFTs. By the end of chapter, we will learn how to create an NFT, as well as discuss what the future of NFTs may look like. No of pages : 25 -30 Sub - Topics: 1. What are NFTs? 2. How NFTs work 3. Famous examples of NFT 4. NFT market place 5. Creating your own NFT 6. The future of NFT Chapter 5: Metaverse: The World Reimagined Chapter Goal: In this chapter, readers will come to understand what the Metaverse is and the history behind it. Then, the reader will take a deeper look at Crypto and NFTs in the Metaverse. Lastly, we will provide an overview of the Metaverse in the world of Blockchain. No of pages: 25 Sub - Topics: 1. What is the Metaverse? 2. The history of the Metaverse 3. Crypto and NFTs in the Metaverse 4. Blockchain and the Metaverse Chapter 6: The Future of Blockchain Chapter Goal: In this chapter, we learn about the evolution of the Internet from Web 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0. Then, we will discuss some use cases of Blockchain across various industries, including finance, healthcare, education, At the end of the bookand the supply chain. We end off with a discussion of how Artificial Intelligence is used in Blockchain. No of pages: 25 Sub - Topics: 1. The Evolution of the Internet 2. Blockchain in Finance 3. Blockchain in Healthcare 4. Blockchain in Education 5. Blockchain in Supply chain 6. AI in Blockchain

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Book SynopsisBuild products on top of Ethereum's new and expansive technological stack. Writing any good web application requires planning, care, and deft technical skills, but Ethereum's execution model presents its own challenges for engineers wishing to build applications on top of its smart contract layer.Table of Contents​Chapter 1. IntroductionWe introduce the core concepts discussed in the book, and situate them with respect to the foundational principles of cryptocurrencies and web3. We discuss decentralisation. We describe the key design decisions of the EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) and how they raise some problems for product engineers. We describe the book ahead and what will be covered, chapter by chapter.Chapter 2. The lifecycle of an Ethereum transactionWe discuss the lifecycle of a request on Ethereum, guiding the user through: how is a request initiated by a UI and confirmed by a user; sent to a node, validated, how can UIs display its status, when is a transaction confirmed. We ask: what is a smart contract? We frame smart contracts as APIs. We also set up the following three chapters with the tripartite structure of write, read, and side-effect.Chapter 3. WalletsWe discuss the role of wallets as both stores and signers. We discuss the popular MetaMask model for wallet injection, WalletConnect, EIP-1193, and other attempts to standardise the wallet interface. We explore wallets as identities, and describe approaches to 'logging in' with Ethereum. We explore different attack vectors that integrating wallets might raise.Chapter 4. Nodes and IndexesWe talk about nodes – the programmatic gateway to the blockchain – in more detail: how to connect to them and use them to retrieve information. We discuss the difference between live data and indexed data. We discuss how external RPC nodes allow external function calls with and friends. We discuss ABIs and contract interfaces.Chapter 5. EventsWe investigate Ethereum's event model, and how to reconstruct a contract's state from the event log. We talk about Bloom filters and how to process many events efficiently.Chapter 6. TransactionsThis chapter builds more on the first chapter, diving into detail about the implementation of transactions. We discuss interfaces for creating, signing, and viewing transactions. We frame transactions theoretically and practically. We discuss the RPC call and its interface. We break down the minutiae of cryptographic signing and nonces, and consider how it affects the UI of applications. We discuss transaction statuses and estimation.Chapter 7. Error HandlingIn this chapter, we discuss the various failure modes of smart contracts and how to build rich, useful user interfaces around them. We consider gas, nonces, and transaction synchronisation. We talk about ways of building error-resilience into your product with input validation. We talk about standardising error messages at the smart contract level.Chapter 8. ToolingIn this chapter, we investigate the sorts of tools available to the product engineer, drawing on problems faced in the previous chapters. We discuss running manual tests, declarative provisioning of infrastructure, and keeping private keys safe. We also discuss current lacunas and places where existing tooling could be improved.Chapter 9. Data-first ApplicationsWe wrap-up the preceding discussion with a more opinionated chapter on a data-first approach to application design. In particular, I'll make the case for single-page applications backed by a data scraper as a strong model for building application infrastructure around smart contracts, tying together the themes of the preceding few chapters.Chapter 10. Conclusion: Smart Contracts, Smarter productsWe discuss the ways that the surface area of smart contracts rubs against the surface area of web applications, with an emphasis on the more commercial and conceptual. We explore how detaching state from interface allows for more decentralised and censorship-resistant protocols – and how product engineers can profit from this split. We talk about the many ways that thoughtful product engineering can improve the user experience of crypto, and ruminate on the future direction of the ecosystem.Appendix 1: A Common-Sense Crypto-Native ChecklistWe provide a summary of the main questions and action points found in the book, with an easy reference checklist for engineers to work through when building their crypto-native applications.Appendix 2: Resources and BibliographyWe provide one or two pages of QR codes, with links to relevant resources. We provide a more comprehensive, traditional bibliography.

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Book SynopsisFrom their shadowy origins in Bitcoin to their use by multinational corporations, cryptocurrencies and blockchains are remaking the rules of digital media and society. Meanwhile, regulators, governments, and the public are trying to make sense of it all. In this accessible book, Quinn DuPont guides readers through the changing face of money to show how blockchain technology underpins new forms of value exchange and social coordination. He introduces cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to readers in terms of their developers and users, investment opportunities and risks, changes to politics and law, social and industrial applications - and what this all means for the new economy. The author argues throughout that, rather than being a technical innovation, cryptocurrencies and blockchains are social technologies enabling developers and users to engage in unprecedented experiments with social and political levers. Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains dispenses with hype and offers sober reflection on this crucial and timely topic. It is essential reading for students and scholars of culture, politics, media, and the economy, as well as anyone who wants to understand, take part in, or change the future of work and society.Trade Review“This book cuts through the hype and presents, in layperson’s terms, the developments and applications of blockchain, offering lessons on how we will imagine human systems, governance, and accountability in a world of distributed computational processes and decentralized authority. A real tour de force.​“Bill Maurer, University of California, Irvine “Amid all the hype surrounding cryptocurrency, this book provides a refreshingly balanced perspective on what matters – and does not matter – about these new forms of money. Quinn DuPont provides a well-informed analysis of the cryptocurrency terrain, which should be required reading for students and researchers, as well as anyone who wants to get involved in this exciting new world but might be wary of doing so.”Nigel Dodd, London School of Economics and Political Science

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Book SynopsisFrom their shadowy origins in Bitcoin to their use by multinational corporations, cryptocurrencies and blockchains are remaking the rules of digital media and society. Meanwhile, regulators, governments, and the public are trying to make sense of it all. In this accessible book, Quinn DuPont guides readers through the changing face of money to show how blockchain technology underpins new forms of value exchange and social coordination. He introduces cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to readers in terms of their developers and users, investment opportunities and risks, changes to politics and law, social and industrial applications - and what this all means for the new economy. The author argues throughout that, rather than being a technical innovation, cryptocurrencies and blockchains are social technologies enabling developers and users to engage in unprecedented experiments with social and political levers. Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains dispenses with hype and offers sober reflection on this crucial and timely topic. It is essential reading for students and scholars of culture, politics, media, and the economy, as well as anyone who wants to understand, take part in, or change the future of work and society.Trade Review“This book cuts through the hype and presents, in layperson’s terms, the developments and applications of blockchain, offering lessons on how we will imagine human systems, governance, and accountability in a world of distributed computational processes and decentralized authority. A real tour de force.​“Bill Maurer, University of California, Irvine “Amid all the hype surrounding cryptocurrency, this book provides a refreshingly balanced perspective on what matters – and does not matter – about these new forms of money. Quinn DuPont provides a well-informed analysis of the cryptocurrency terrain, which should be required reading for students and researchers, as well as anyone who wants to get involved in this exciting new world but might be wary of doing so.”Nigel Dodd, London School of Economics and Political Science

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘A compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there.’ Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI_A potent exploration of the power of blockchains to reshape the future of the internet – and how that affects us all – from technology entrepreneur and startup investor Chris Dixon.The internet of today is a far cry from its early promise of a decentralized, democratic network of innovation, connection and freedom. In the past decade, it has fallen almost entirely under the control of a very small group of companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook.In Read Write Own, tech visionary Chris Dixon argues that the dream of a creative, entrepreneurial internet doesn’t have to die and can, in fact, be saved with blockchain networks. He separates this movement, which aims to provide a solid foundation for everything from social networks to artificial intelligence to virtual worlds, from cryptocurrency speculation – a distinction he calls ‘the computer vs the casino’.Drawing on a 25-year career in the software industry, Dixon lucidly shows how the history of the internet has been defined by three distinct eras that have brought us to the critical moment we’re in today. The first was the ‘read’ era, in which early networks democratized information. The second was the ‘read-write’ era, in which corporate networks democratized publishing. We are now in the midst of the ‘read-write-own’ era, sometimes called web3, in which blockchain networks are granting power and economic benefits to communities of users, not just corporations.Read Write Own is a must-read for anyone – internet users, business leaders, creators, entrepreneurs – who wants to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going. It provides a vision for a better internet and a playbook to navigate and build the future.‘A must for anyone who wants to better understand the real potential of blockchains and web3 to drive even greater innovation.’ Robert Iger, CEO, Disney'Fascinating . . . a refreshing and radical new take at a time when we need fresh thinking more than ever.' Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and author of The Coming WaveTrade ReviewRead this book to understand a compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there * SAM ALTMAN, CEO, OpenAI *A must for anyone who wants to better understand the real potential of blockchains and web3 to drive even greater innovation, inspire more imaginative thinking, and ultimately unlock new growth opportunities in the future * BOB IGER, CEO, Disney *This is a pivotal moment for the internet. Chris Dixon’s fascinating book offers a refreshing and radical new take at a time when we need fresh thinking more than ever * MUSTAFA SULEYMAN, co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection and author of The Coming Wave *Whether you’re already interested in crypto or just curious about blockchains, web3, & the future of the internet, this is the definitive book about the industry * EMILIE CHOI, President and Chief Operating Officer, Coinbase *This book changed my mind . . . The best positive case for crypto I’ve seen * KEVIN KELLY, founding editor Wired *Read this book to understand a compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there * SAM ALTMAN, CEO, OpenAI *A must for anyone who wants to better understand the real potential of blockchains and web3 to drive even greater innovation, inspire more imaginative thinking, and ultimately unlock new growth opportunities in the future * BOB IGER, CEO, Disney *This is a pivotal moment for the internet. Chris Dixon’s fascinating book offers a refreshing and radical new take at a time when we need fresh thinking more than ever * MUSTAFA SULEYMAN, co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection and author of The Coming Wave *Whether you’re already interested in crypto or just curious about blockchains, web3, & the future of the internet, this is the definitive book about the industry * EMILIE CHOI, President and Chief Operating Officer, Coinbase *This book changed my mind . . . The best positive case for crypto I’ve seen * KEVIN KELLY, founding editor Wired *

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Book SynopsisWith DApps built on the Ethereum blockchain, users can establish persistent, reliable ownership records for actions such as buying a car or a house with smart contracts to enforce blockchain-based verification before a transaction can be completed. Building Ethereum ĐApps introduces readers to decentralized applications based on the Ethereum blockchain platform. They’ll discover how to design smart contracts to enforce transaction rules, and then implement them in Ethereum's JavaScript-like Solidity language. Key Features · Understanding decentralized applications and the underlying technologies · Learning the key components of the Ethereum platform · Implementing smart contracts in Solidity Audience Written for developers with intermediate experience in an OO language or in JavaScript. Some understanding and experience with blockchain concepts is helpful. Author Bio Roberto Infante is an independent software development consultant who specializes in finance. Throughout his career, he has worked on a variety of innovative projects, such as the first internet mortgage approval system in the UK and one of the first online insurance underwriting systems in London.

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Book SynopsisCryptocurrency & Social Media Have Married and This is What It Looks LikeSocial media is a multi-billion-dollar industry where the platforms profit from user-generated content. Cryptocurrencies have arrived to end the exploitation.Cryptosocial: How Cryptocurrencies Are Changing Social Media surveys the history of social media and cryptocurrencies to show how these two unrelated technologies had a chance meeting that is changing the world. If you're one of the millions of people growing tired of legacy social media and how they take advantage of their own users, this book will open your eyes to the alternatives offering greater happiness, more freedom, and better personal and financial security. Read this book and you'll learn: What cryptosocial is all about. Which platforms and protocols you should pay attention to. Why cryptosocial media is the best alternative for Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat. How to start using cryptosocial media. What you need to participate in decentralized social media platforms. And how you can profit from your own content, gain more control over your identity, and maintain security over your online data and personal assets.

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Book SynopsisA quiet revolution is taking place within the computer ecosystem; one that will change the way we do business on the internet.It's called blockchain, and it promises to disrupt the way people interact with one another online, whether its messaging, banking, keeping up with medical records, land records, booking a vacation, socializing, or voting. Programs are also being developed to use blockchain to serve as one's identity "papers."Blockchain technology is based on the idea that all online transactions should be between two people without the need for public or private third-party oversight. Blockchain technology developers believe thoughts and ideas should be shared, not quashed. It's a world where web platforms are governed by their members, not a board of directors; privacy comes first, and one's personal information is kept private, not for third parties to take and sell as they, please.Blockchain technology offers everyone opportunities to take part. Anyone can participate in the fast-growing world using non-fungible tokens (NFTs), where works of art, music, literature, and poetry can be tokenized and sold or traded on a blockchain.These components comprise the next generation of the world wide web, which is referred to as Web 3.0. Billions of dollars are being spent to create infrastructure to create a viable framework to mainstream blockchain.This book offers a peek into this new world with examples of how this technology is being used today as well as the hurdles, including legal challenges, it must overcome to be viable.So, if you're ready, let's meet blockchain.

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Book SynopsisThe crypto era has arrived, and business will never be the same.Real applications of crypto technology are growing exponentially: cryptocurrency payments are moving frictionlessly across borders; NFTs are generating real value for creators and consumers alike; and new blockchain-enabled business models are being built around decentralized finance and Web3. What do you and your company need to know and do today to create new opportunities and avoid disruption? Crypto: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will show you how innovative organizations of all kinds are embracing decentralized technology, reinventing themselves, and thriving in the new age of crypto.Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind?Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues—blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more—each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow.You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas—and prepare you and your company for the future.

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Book SynopsisThe dominance of trusted intermediaries could be weakened by blockchain, a distributed ledger technology, one of the functions of which is to constitute timestamped proofs by replacing inter-individual trust with algorithmic trust. Blockchain self-executing smart contracts allow us to rethink the practice in the domain of e-commerce, interbank communication, fundraising (and ICOs), justice (timestamping evidence, acts authenticated by blockchain) and businesses in numerous sectors (entertainment, AI, health, real estate, tourism, transport, etc.) which attempt to propose new services by benefiting from blockchains. This book aims to put into perspective the technical innovations and the uses brought about by blockchain, by identifying that which has a medium- or long-term impact, all while taking into account the social, economic, judicial and administrative resistances that are likely to develop.Table of ContentsIntroduction ix Part 1. The Blockchain: a Tool for Non-centralization and Disintermediation 1 Introduction to Part 1 3 Chapter 1. Non-centralized Architecture 7 1.1. Certified timestamping of transactions, operations, and events in a non-centralized registry 11 1.1.1. The network of nodes: the peer-to-peer architecture 12 1.1.2. The timestamping system 13 1.1.3. Recording of transactions and other operations 14 1.2. Encryption, anonymity, transparency, and verifiability in a non-centralized network 18 1.2.1. A unique approach to transparency 20 1.2.2. An advanced form of privacy by design 21 1.2.3. Blockchain and protection of trade secrets 26 1.3. The implications of a non-centralized model 28 1.3.1. Limiting the risk of data loss 29 1.3.2. The lack of a central authority 29 1.3.3. Non-centralization and game theory 29 1.3.4. Oracles and decentralization 32 Chapter 2. The Dynamics of Disintermediation 37 2.1. Self-execution of smart contracts 37 2.1.1. The notion and origins of the smart contract 37 2.1.2. The functioning of smart contracts 38 2.1.3. The reference to the notion of contract 39 2.1.4. Smart contracts — a radically autonomous approach to the contract 42 2.2. Decentralized Applications (dApps) and Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) 44 2.2.1. Functioning and characteristics of dApps 44 2.2.2. User access to dApps 46 2.2.3. The economy and the monetization of dApps 49 2.2.4. Decentralized Autonomous Organization 50 2.3. Disintermediation and reduction of transaction costs 51 2.3.1. Disintermediation by blockchain 52 2.3.2. From control by intermediaries to control over intermediaries 53 2.3.3. The blockchain and trusted third parties 54 2.3.4. Crypto-asset vectors of disintermediation 55 2.3.5. A potential reduction in transaction costs 56 Chapter 3. Blockchain Prospects and Ongoing Improvements 61 3.1. Scalability 61 3.2. Blockchain interoperability 62 3.2.1. Atomic swap and Komodo 63 3.2.2. Interoperability and partnership between Hyperledger and Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) 64 3.2.3. ISO and interoperability 64 3.3. The junctions between the blockchain, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence 65 3.3.1. Blockchain and the Internet of Things 65 3.3.2. Blockchain and artificial intelligence 69 Part 2. Blockchain Technology for a New Socio-economic Paradigm 73 Introduction to Part 2 75 Chapter 4. Toward a Social Smart-contract? 77 4.1. Disintermediated direct democracy: perspectives opened by the blockchain 77 4.1.1. The terms of the social contract: centralized representative democracy or disintermediated direct democracy 77 4.1.2. A path between direct democracy and representative democracy: liquid democracy 80 4.1.3. Political disintermediation through blockchain and the hypothesis of a social smart-contract 82 4.2. Participation, voting, and DAOs 84 4.2.1. DAOs: new ways of participation 84 4.2.2. The Token Curated Registries 85 4.3. Registries, administration, and blockchain 86 4.3.1. Blockchain and e-Residency in Estonia 86 4.3.2. The blockchain and the opening of public data 88 Chapter 5. Proteiform and Multi-sectoral Transformations 91 5.1. Tokenization of the economy and bartering 91 5.1.1. Progressive evolution of the monetary approach to crypto-assets 91 5.1.2. The typology of crypto-assets 92 5.1.3. Crypto-assets and bartering 93 5.2. Interbank transactions and blockchain 95 5.2.1. The Banque de France’s MADRE project 98 5.3. Fundraising and ICOs 99 5.3.1. The concept of ICOs and other financing methods 99 5.3.2. The functioning of the ICOs 100 5.3.3. Regulations still uncertain 103 5.3.4. Financing social innovation 104 5.4. Legal and judicial evidence and timestamping by blockchain 105 5.4.1. Method of legal proof by blockchain 106 5.4.2. First receipts by the judicial systems 108 5.5. The renewal of the cadastral system by the blockchain 110 5.5.1. The first experiments 111 5.6. The use of blockchain in the entertainment industry 112 Conclusion 117 References 119 Index 133

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Book SynopsisBlockchain technology has the potential to disrupt digital interaction across our economy and society. As the internet has changed our lives, the potential for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies to do the same is considerable. Fred Steinmetz, Lennart Ante and Ingo Fiedler assess this rapidly developing technology and its imminent economic and societal impact. The ideas behind blockchain technology stem from an open-source movement and build on existing technology to facilitate the exchange of value in general and assets in particular via a protocol on top of the internet. Current platform-based business structures face the risk of being replaced by evolving decentralized ecosystems and individuals are set to become empowered by sovereignty over their digital data and footprints. The book begins by explaining the key concepts of blockchain technology and presents an overview of the involved technical and economic elements. These form the basis for a discussion of the socio-economic implications of this new technology. This is followed by an in-depth analysis of significant case studies in the sectors of energy, digital identity, capital markets, logistics and gambling that outline the risks and benefits of the technology. The book strives to be non-technical and accessible, and to demystify the functionalities of blockchains and their potential for a range of readers in the wider social sciences.Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Blockchain’s functionality3. Blockchain’s basic components4. Socio-economic effects of decentralization5. Applications of blockchain technology in different domains6. Future directions

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Book SynopsisEven though blockchain technology was originally created as a ledger system for bitcoin to operate on, using it for areas other than cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular as of late. The transparency and security provided by blockchain technology is challenging innovation in a variety of businesses and is being applied in fields that include accounting and finance, supply chain management, and education. With the ability to perform such tasks as tracking fraud and securing the distribution of medical records, this technology is key to the advancement of many industries. The Research Anthology on Blockchain Technology in Business, Healthcare, Education, and Government is a vital reference source that examines the latest scholarly material on trends, techniques, and uses of blockchain technology applications in a variety of industries, and how this technology can further transparency and security. Highlighting a range of topics such as cryptography, smart contracts, and decentralized blockchain, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academics, researchers, industry leaders, managers, healthcare professionals, IT consultants, engineers, programmers, practitioners, government officials, policymakers, and students.

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Book SynopsisTurbulence in crypto markets has left investors and potential investors terrified about the future of digital assets and decentralised finance. Valuations have collapsed, exchanges have bankrupted, and billions of dollars have been washed away. But is it really a crisis? Or is the immense promise and potential of this dynamic new asset class stronger than it's ever been? This isn't the first crypto boom and bust (likely not the last), and with every cycle exciting, emerging innovative opportunities rise to the surface and provide untapped potential for the informed investor. Investment and crypto expert Sam Volkering delves into the turmoil and unlocks the realities and potential of the still-emerging crypto opportunity. The Crypto Handbook is a must-have guide to the fundamentals of crypto and digital assets, covering topics such as exchanges, blockchain, NFTs, Web3, the metaverse and much more. Learn how to construct a robust crypto portfolio, how to secure and protect your crypto assets, how to put your crypto to work using decentralised finance, and how to spot and avoid threats and scams. This indispensable book reveals the latest thinking on the present and future of crypto, from some of the sector's leaders and innovators. Featuring interviews with: Luc Froehlich and Ben Brophy, Fidelity James Putra, TradeStation Dr. Jemma Green, Powerledger Hector McNeil, HANetf Lawrence Wintermeyer, GBBC Digital Finance By demystifying the complexities and confusion rife in the mainstream, The Crypto Handbook is a must-read for crypto newcomers and experienced investors alike. Readers will improve their ability to answer questions such as: What separates Bitcoin from the other 'altcoins' on the market? Can and should we trust crypto exchanges? What role do stablecoins play in the future of global finance? Is there any substance to the metaverse? What is blockchain, and how does it work? Are NFTs dead, or is another NFT boom around the corner? Is Web3 the future of the internet? And much more. Learn to master the crypto markets now with The Crypto Handbook.

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Book SynopsisAlthough an emerging technology, blockchain is here to stay. Since its inception, imaginative thinkers have identified new ways for this powerful technology to bring innovative solutions to problems in the business world. Considered by many as an extreme and disruptive change, how can business leaders overcome resistance to the implementation of blockchain solutions and maximize its potential? The Emerald Handbook of Blockchain for Business equips academics, practitioners, and students with a broad understanding of the cutting-edge developments and applications of emerging blockchain technology. Covering the basic concepts while also showcasing practical applications in intricate real-world situations, this handbook bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing a useful balance of detailed and user-friendly coverage. Facilitating readers with a working knowledge of how blockchain functions and integrates within the business world, this handbook is essential reading for academics looking for a springboard for further research and practitioners needing a go-to resource for navigating the implementation of this fast-moving new technology.Trade Review'Maximizing the potential of any technology to create value requires both vision and execution. Knowledge is a key to success in both. This book delivers in-depth coverage of both public and permissioned (business focus) types of Blockchains. The authors’ exploration of the advantages/limitations, risks/rewards, and futures/realities is a door opener to the potential awaiting anyone serious about understanding or using blockchain technologies to impact the world.' -- Francis D. Poeta, Serial Entrepreneur, CTO, IBM'The Emerald Handbook of Blockchain for Business is a must-own book for anyone interested in blockchain. It offers readers an in-depth journey starting from the origins of blockchain technology and cryptoassets, to the evolution of the technology into multiple industries including global finance, real estate, healthcare, and more. It also discusses innovative, cutting-edge developments in this ecosystem, including token economics, interoperability, and blockchain’s impact on other emerging technologies.' -- Ron Quaranta, Chairman of the Board, Wall Street Blockchain Alliance'The Emerald Handbook of Blockchain for Business sheds light on blockchain with 22 chapters deploying an easy-to-understand style. The book starts with fundamental concepts and extends to intricate cases. It blends the know-how and experience of academics and practitioners into the blockchain domain. This book is a candidate to be a worldwide handbook of blockchain for academics, students, practitioners, entrepreneurs, business people, consultants, researchers, policymakers, and all technology-lovers.' -- Professor Ibrahim E. Sancak, PhD, ZWIRN-Research Center, Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Founding (E) Director, Market Oversight and Enforcement Division, Capital Markets Board of Turkey'In this book, the team of experts delivers a balanced introduction to the world of blockchain and its diverse applications. The authors first explain the theoretical fundamentals of blockchains and the different components and then cover a spectrum of industry and business applications of this transformational technology. With the wide topic coverage, this book presents a comprehensive must-read primer for anyone interested in the study of blockchain.' -- Petr Novotny, PhD, Research Staff Member & Master Inventor, IBM ResearchTable of ContentsChapter 1. Blockchain: An Overview; H. Kent Baker, Ehsan Nikbakht, and Sean Stein Smith Chapter 2. History of Blockchain; Joseph “Joey” Ryan and Sean Stein Smith Chapter 3. Review of Blockchain and Emerging Applications; Timothy Grief and Ehsan Nikbakht Chapter 4. Technical Aspects of Blockchain; Hak J. Kim Chapter 5. Public Blockchains and Applications;Hugo Benedetti Chapter 6. Private and Hybrid Blockchains and Applications; Gina Pieters and Sean Stein Smith Chapter 7.Consensus Mechanisms and Related Issues; Deniz Appelbaum Chapter 8.Token Economies; Alim Khamisa Chapter 9. Proposed Modifications to Spur Consumer Adoption of Blockchain; Katherine McKechnie, Alexandra M. Dunn, and Sayan Sarkar Chapter 10. Blockchain: Speed, Efficiency, Decreased Costs, and Technical Challenges; Amanda Wilkie and Sean Stein Smith Chapter 11. The Importance of Interoperability, Decentralization, and Choice;Kirk Phillips Chapter 12. Convergence with Artificial Intelligence and Other Related Concepts;Lian Duan Chapter 13. Risk Management and Transference Issues in Blockchain Technologies; Joseph Brunsman Chapter 14. Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Temporary Regime; J. Scott Colesanti Chapter 15. Regulatory Ambiguity and Its Impact on Blockchain; Shehan Chandrasekera Chapter 16. Considerations for Blockchain Adoption and Integration; Michael Nizich and Michael Campisi Chapter 17. Blockchain Applications in Finance; Steven Cosares, Kristin Kalish, Thomas Maciura, and Andrew C. Spieler Chapter 18.Blockchain Applications in Healthcare; Alevtina Dubovitskaya Chapter 19.Blockchain Applications in Real Estate; Joshua Harris and Ehsan Nikbakht Chapter 20. Blockchain Applications in Supply Chain; Kaushik Sengupta Chapter 21.Crypto Accounting Valuation, Reporting, and Disclosure; Sean Stein Smith Chapter 22. Auditing and Examining Blockchain Information; John “Jack” Castonguay

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Book SynopsisOver the last decade, blockchains and crypto have opened up a new terrain for political action. It is not surprising, however, that the crypto space has also become overrun by unscrupulous marketing, theft and scams. The problem is real, but it isn't a new one. Capitalism has ruined crypto, but that shouldn't be the end of it. Blockchain Radicals shows us how this has happened, and how to fix crypto in a way that is understandable for those who have never owned a cryptocurrency as well as those who are building their own decentralised applications. Covering everything from how Bitcoin saved WikiLeaks to decentralised finance, worker cooperatives, the environmental impact of Bitcoin and NFTs, and the crypto commons, it shows how these new tools can be used to challenge capitalism and build a better world for all of us. While crypto is often thought of as being synonymous with unbridled capitalism, Blockchain Radicals shows instead how the technology can and has been used for more radical purposes, beyond individual profit and towards collective autonomy.Trade Review"The guide to crypto for people who care about justice more than tech. Dávila does not treat blockchains as salvation or abomination, as most commentators have. Rather, he shows it is an opportunity, and a set of choices—a chance to build a radically freer world or a virtual enclosure. Here is a crypto-compass for anti-dystopians.""Taking the capitalism out of anarcho-capitalist technology in order to claim it for the left is no mean feat but Blockchain Radicals does this and more. A must-read for anyone hoping to extend their theoretical and practical reach in the era of hyper-financialization.”"A fascinating, provocative, and illuminating view on blockchains that makes a strong case for taking them seriously as a possible tool of liberation."“Stripped of ideological presuppositions, blockchain technologies offer both a spectacular technical exploration of value itself and some of the concrete tools we need to build a new world in the face of the looming capitalist crisis. If he was alive today, I am certain Marx himself would be eagerly reading this book."“Blockchain Radicals takes you through a part of the crypto space that is very different both from its libertarian beginnings and from the money and trading-obsessed world of three-million-dollar digital monkeys. An important complement to the existing narratives about the technology.”“Joshua Dávila lifts the veil on the actual workings of crypto, offering access to those working for social justice. The book bucks the lefty knee-jerk norm of crypto-aversion. This is important because dangerous power imbalances are addressed by social movements armed with the tools of the day, not by critics sitting on the sidelines tutting!”"Davila engages in a critical and nuanced examination of the ways in which blockchains can be used to create a more equitable and sustainable society, by challenging the extractive practices of traditional capitalism. Its insights are likely to become ever more relevant in the years to come.”“A call for the left to claim the liberatory potential of crypto instead of ceding the field to tech-determinist libertarians. By weaving nuanced analysis with a hopeful vision for blockchains as a force for progressive change, Dávila not only inspires his readers but also opens portals for them to join the struggle and become rebels for justice.”“Revolutionary movements that succeed make use of emergent technologies. As the megamachine complex rears its head, crypto provides a safehaven refuge for the cyber-guerilla. This book is the entrance into crypto for political radicals.”

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses the various open issues of blockchain technology, such as the efficiency of blockchain in different domains of digital cryptocurrency, smart contracts, smart education system, smart cities, cloud identity and access, safeguard to cybersecurity and health care. For the first time in human history, people across the world can trust each other and transact over a large peer-to-peer networks without any central authority. This proves that, trust can be built not only by centralized institution but also by protocols and cryptographic mechanisms. The potential and collaboration between organizations and individuals within peer networks make it possible to potentially move to a global collaborative network without centralization. Blockchain is a complex social, economic and technological phenomenon. This questions what the established terminologies of the modern world like currency, trust, economics and exchange would mean. To make any sense, one needs to realize how much insightful and potential it is in the context and the way it is technically developed. Due to rapid changes in accessing the documents through online transactions and transferring the currency online, many previously used methods are proving insufficient and not secure to solve the problem which arises in the safe and hassle-free transaction. Nowadays, the world changes rapidly, and a transition flow is also seen in Business Process Management (BPM). The traditional Business Process Management holds good establishment last one to two decades, but, the internal workflow confined in a single organization. They do not manage the workflow process and information across organizations. If they do so, again fall in the same trap as the control transfers to the third party that is centralized server and it leads to tampering the data, and single point of failure. To address these issues, this book highlights a number of unique problems and effective solutions that reflects the state-of-the art in blockchain Technology. This book explores new experiments and yields promising solutions to the current challenges of blockchain technology. This book is intended for the researchers, academicians, faculties, scientists, blockchain specialists, business management and software industry professionals who will find it beneficial for their research work and set new ideas in the field of blockchain. This book caters research work in many fields of blockchain engineering, and it provides an in-depth knowledge of the fields covered.Table of ContentsBlockchain Technology Introduction, Applications, Challenges.- A Blockchain Framework for Healthcare Data Management.- Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Opportunities and Challenges.- Blockchain in Healthcare System Security Issues, Attacks and Challenges.- Application of Blockchain as a solution.- UML Conceptual Analysis of Smart Contract for Health Claim Processing.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an essential compilation of relevant and cutting edge academic and industry work on key Blockchain topics. This book concentrates on a wide range of advances related to Blockchains which include, among others, Blockchain principles, architecture and concepts with emphasis on key and innovative theories, methodologies, schemes and technologies of Blockchain, Blockchain platforms and architecture, Blockchain protocols, sensors and devices for Blockchain, Blockchain foundations, and reliability analysis of Blockchain-based systems. Further, it provides a glimpse of future directions where cybersecurity applications are headed. The book is a rich collection of carefully selected and reviewed manuscripts written by diverse cybersecurity application experts in the listed fields and edited by prominent cybersecurity applications researchers and specialists.Table of ContentsPart I: Blockchain Fundamentals1 Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology2 Identification of Illicit Blockchain Transactions Using Hyperparameters Auto-tuning3 Multidimensional Blockchain: Construction and Security Analysis 4 Blockchain Project Workflow Execution for Trustless Operations Part 2 Blockchains in Internet of Things and Mobile Phones 5 Protecting Location Privacy in Blockchain-based Mobile Internet of Things 6 A Blockchain Based Machine Learning Intrusion Detection System for Internet of Things 7 ECOM: Epoch Randomness-based Consensus Committee Configuration for IoT-Blockchains 8 Customer Outcome Framework for Blockchain-based Mobile Phone Applications Part 3 Blockchains and Healthcare 9 A Secure Decentralized Privacy-Preserving Healthcare System Using Blockchain 10 An Investigation of Blockchain Technology and Smart Contracts Deployment in Smart Medicine 4.0 Part 4 Blockchains and Currency 11 Post-Quantum Digital Signatures for Bitcoin 12 Cyber Laundering: Money Laundering from Fiat Money to Cryptocurrency Part 5 Blockchains in Education, Governance, Supply Chain, and Security 13 A Blockchain-based Fair and Transparent Homework Grading System for Online Education 14 Improving Supply Chain Management Performance with Blockchain Technology 15 Using Blockchain to Improve Corporate Governance 16 Blockchain Security as “People Security”: Applying Sociotechnical Security to Blockchain Technology

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