{"product_id":"9781787129290","title":"Mastering Blockchain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistributed ledgers, decentralization and smart contracts explained\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet to grips with the underlying technical principles and implementations of blockchain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild powerful applications using Ethereum to secure transactions and create smart contracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore cryptography, mine cryptocurrencies, and solve scalability issues with this comprehensive guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book appeals to those who wish to build fast, highly secure, transactional applications. This book is for those who are familiar with the concept of blockchain and are comfortable with a programming language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the theoretical and technical foundations of blockchain technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully comprehend the concept of decentralization, its impact and relationship with blockchain technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience how cryptography is used to secure data with practical examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrasp the inner workings of blockchain and relevant mechanisms behind Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand theoretical foundations of smart contracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify and examine applications of blockchain technology outside of currencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigate alternate blockchain solutions including Hyperledger, Corda, and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore research topics and future scope of blockchain technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Detail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and secure storage of data. The blockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrency – in fact, it's the shared public ledger upon which the entire Bitcoin network relies – and it's gaining popularity with people who work in finance, government, and the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlockhchain technology uses cryptography to keep data secure. This book gives a detailed description of this leading technology and its implementation in the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book begins with the technical foundations of blockchain, teaching you the fundamentals of cryptography and how it keeps data secure. You will learn about the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies and how to develop applications using Ethereum, a decentralized virtual machine. You will explore different blockchain solutions and get an exclusive preview into Hyperledger, an upcoming blockchain solution from IBM and the Linux Foundation. You will also be shown how to implement blockchain beyond currencies, scability with blockchain, and the future scope of this fascinating and powerful technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide allows you to build smart blockchain applications and explore the power of this database. The book will let you quickly brush up on the basics of the blockchain database, followed by advanced implementations of blockchain in currency, smart contracts, decentralization, and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Packt Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152747708656,"sku":"9781787129290","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781787129290_p0.jpg?v=1763738582","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781787129290","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}