Kickstart Blockchain and Cryptography Fundamentals
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Kickstart Blockchain and Cryptography Fundamentals

Navigate the Intricacies of Modern Blockchain, Cryptography, Smart Contracts, and Hyperledger for Driving Real-World Transformations (English Edition)

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Kickstart Blockchain and Cryptography Fundamentals

Navigate the Intricacies of Modern Blockchain, Cryptography, Smart Contracts, and Hyperledger for Driving Real-World Transformations (English Edition)

About this book

Master Blockchain, Cryptography, and Smart Contracts
Book DescriptionUnlock the true potential of blockchain technology with this essential guide, crafted for students and professionals looking to stay ahead in the fast-evolving digital landscape.
Beginning with the foundations of Blockchain, the book moves on to explain the basics of decentralized, distributed ledgers that secure digital assets. You will then explore the role of Cryptographic Hash Functions (CHF) in safeguarding blockchain transactions through fixed-length hash values. Next, you will discover applications of Blockchain in Cryptocurrency and how digital assets like Bitcoin operate without central authorities.
The book also covers Distributed Consensus in Open and Closed Environments, showing how blockchain ensures uniform agreement among nodes without a central server. You will then explore how blockchain is transforming industries by enabling secure, peer-to-peer transactions. The book introduces Hyperledger and Smart Contracts, highlighting how these tools automate and secure agreements without intermediaries.
Finally, you will learn about facilitating communication between different blockchain networks through Blockchain Interoperability, and Legal and Environmental Aspects, examining the legal and environmental challenges blockchain faces. This book is not just a resource — it's your roadmap to mastering blockchain technology and revolutionizing your business.
Table of Contents1. Overview of Blockchain Technology2. Cryptographic Hash Function3. Understanding Blockchain with Cryptocurrency4. Distributed Consensus in Open Environments5. Understanding Blockchain for Enterprises6. Distributed Consensus in Closed Environment7. Enterprise Application of Blockchain8. Hyperledger and Smart Contracts9. Blockchain Interoperability10. Legal and Environmental Aspects11. Exercises for Practical Index

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. About the Author
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Preface
  8. Errata
  9. Table of Contents
  10. 1. Overview of Blockchain Technology
  11. 2. Cryptographic Hash Function
  12. 3. Understanding Blockchain with Cryptocurrency
  13. 4. Distributed Consensus in Open Environments
  14. 5. Understanding Blockchain for Enterprises
  15. 6. Distributed Consensus in Closed Environment
  16. 7. Enterprise Application of Blockchain
  17. 8. Hyperledger and Smart Contracts
  18. 9. Blockchain Interoperability
  19. 10. Legal and Environmental Aspects
  20. 11. Exercises for Practical
  21. Index