Demystify one of the most disruptive modern technologies and gain a deeper understanding of distributed ledgers, consensus protocols, smart contracts, DApps, cryptocurrencies, and moreKey FeaturesStudy new blockchains, including Polkadot, Solana, and VMware, along with recent developments in DeFi and NFTsExplore key cryptocurrencies and distributed ledgers such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, and QuorumGet to grips with Solidity, Web3, and smart contract developmentBook DescriptionBlockchain is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, with applications in finance, government, media, among other industries. With a legacy of providing technologists with executable insights, this new edition of Mastering Blockchain is thoroughly revised and updated according to the latest blockchain research. Thoroughly updated and with new chapters on Decentralized Finance and solving privacy, identity, and security issues, this is an unmissable read for everyone who wants to gain a deep understanding of blockchain.Although this book covers the basics, including blockchain’s technical underpinnings, cryptography, and consensus protocols, it doesn’t shy away from advanced topics and practical expertise, such as decentralized application (DApp) development using smart contracts and oracles. Throughout the book, you’ll explore blockchain solutions beyond cryptocurrencies, such as the Internet of Things with blockchain, enterprise blockchains, and tokenization, and gain insight into the future scope of this fascinating and disruptive technology.By the end of this book, you will have gained a thorough comprehension of the various facets of blockchain and understand the potential of this technology in diverse real-world scenarios.What you will learnGrasp the mechanisms behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrenciesUnderstand cryptography and its usage in blockchainBecome familiar with the theoretical foundations of smart contractsDevelop DApps using Solidity, Remix, Truffle, and GanacheSolve issues relating to privacy, identity, scalability, and security in enterprise blockchainsDive into the architecture and development of Ethereum 2.0Delve into emerging trends like decentralized finance and NFTsExplore various applications, research topics, and future directions of blockchainWho This Book Is ForThis book is for blockchain enthusiasts from all backgrounds, including business executives who want to leverage new platforms and blockchain investors or students who want to explore this fascinating technology. It is also a useful reference guide for blockchain developers who want to build fast and highly secure transactional applications. Basic knowledge of blockchain and prior experience in any programming language will come in handy, but are not prerequisites.Table of ContentsBlockchain 101DecentralizationSymmetric CryptographyPublic Key CryptographyConsensus AlgorithmsIntroducing BitcoinThe Bitcoin Network and PaymentsBitcoin Clients and APIsAlternative CoinsSmart ContractsEthereumFurther EthereumEthereum Development EnvironmentDevelopment Tools and FrameworksIntroducing Web3SerenityHy

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