Mastering blockchain : a technical reference guide to the inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography to DeFi and NFTs
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Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing, [2023].
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eBook
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Fourth edition.
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1803230215, 9781803230214
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1 online resource (818 pages) : illustrations
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English
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Demystify one of the most disruptive modern technologies and gain an understanding of distributed ledger technology, consensus protocols, smart contracts, DApps, blockchain scalability, privacy, security, and more. Blockchain is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, with applications in finance, government, media, and more. 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. With new chapters on decentralized finance, decentralized identity, blockchain privacy, scalability, security, and bonus online content exploring alternative blockchains, 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. Throughout the book, you'll explore blockchain solutions beyond cryptocurrencies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) with blockchain, enterprise blockchains, and tokenization, and gain insight into the future scope of this fascinating and disruptive technology. By the end of this blockchain book, you will have gained a thorough understanding of the various facets of blockchain and understand the potential of this technology in diverse real-world scenarios.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bashir, I. (2023). Mastering blockchain: a technical reference guide to the inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography to DeFi and NFTs (Fourth edition.). Packt Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bashir, Imran. 2023. Mastering Blockchain: A Technical Reference Guide to the Inner Workings of Blockchain, From Cryptography to DeFi and NFTs. Packt Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bashir, Imran. Mastering Blockchain: A Technical Reference Guide to the Inner Workings of Blockchain, From Cryptography to DeFi and NFTs Packt Publishing, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bashir, Imran. Mastering Blockchain: A Technical Reference Guide to the Inner Workings of Blockchain, From Cryptography to DeFi and NFTs Fourth edition., Packt Publishing, 2023.
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| 505 | 0 | |a Cover -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 : Blockchain 101 -- The growth of blockchain technology -- Progress towards maturity -- Rising interest -- Distributed systems -- CAP theorem -- PACELC theorem -- The history of blockchain -- Bitcoin -- Electronic cash -- Introducing blockchain -- Blockchain architecture -- Blockchain by layers -- Blockchain in business -- Generic elements of a blockchain -- Blockchain functionality -- Benefits and features of blockchain -- Limitations of blockchain technology -- Types of blockchain -- Distributed ledgers -- Shared ledger | |
| 505 | 8 | |a Public blockchains -- Private blockchains -- Semi-private blockchains -- Permissioned ledger -- Fully private and proprietary blockchains -- Tokenized blockchains -- Tokenless blockchains -- Layer 1 blockchains -- Monolithic and polylithic blockchains -- Layer 2 blockchains -- Sidechains -- Summary -- Chapter 2 : Decentralization -- Introducing decentralization -- Methods of decentralization -- Disintermediation -- Contest-driven decentralization -- Quantifying decentralization -- Benefits of decentralization -- Evaluating requirements -- Full-ecosystem decentralization -- Storage | |
| 505 | 8 | |a Communication -- Computing power -- Decentralization in practice -- Smart contracts -- Autonomous agents -- Decentralized organizations -- Decentralized autonomous organizations -- Decentralized autonomous corporations -- Decentralized autonomous societies -- Decentralized applications -- Criteria for a DApp -- Operations of a DApp -- Design of a DApp -- Innovative trends -- Decentralized web -- Web 1 -- Web 2 -- Web 3 -- Summary -- Chapter 3 : Symmetric Cryptography -- Introducing cryptography -- Services provided by cryptography -- Cryptographic primitives -- Keyless primitives | |
| 505 | 8 | |a Random numbers -- Hash functions -- Symmetric key primitives -- Message authentication codes -- Secret key ciphers -- Advanced Encryption Standard -- Data Encryption Standard -- How AES works -- Encrypting and decrypting using AES -- Summary -- Chapter 4 : Asymmetric Cryptography -- Foundational mathematics -- Asymmetric cryptography -- Public and private keys -- Asymmetric cryptography algorithms -- Integer factorization -- Discrete logarithm -- Elliptic curves -- Integrated encryption scheme -- Introducing RSA -- Encrypting and decrypting with RSA -- Introducing ECC -- Mathematics behind ECC | |
| 505 | 8 | |a Point addition -- Point doubling -- Point multiplication -- The discrete logarithm problem -- Generating keys with ECC -- Digital signatures -- RSA digital signature algorithms -- Generating RSA digital signatures -- The elliptic curve digital signature algorithm -- Generating ECDSA digital signatures -- Different types of digital signatures -- Blind signatures -- Multisignatures -- Threshold signatures -- Aggregate signatures -- Ring signatures -- Cryptographic constructs and blockchain technology -- Homomorphic encryption -- Secret sharing -- Commitment schemes -- Zero-knowledge proofs | |
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