Blockchain Basis: The Core Concepts and Technical Foundations for Beginners

by Mark Archer

This book will focus on how blockchain technology works and how it might be used in the future. What's ● Are blockchain really a revolution? ● Could technology replace our institutions (like governments, banks, etc) altogether? ● How does blockchain build trust between strangers? ● How does blockchain increase security for transactions and contracts? ● An overview about crypto concepts (eg. blocks, keys, mining, nodes, etc.) ● What is the chain and why do we need it? ● What’s a technical explanation of what happens in the blockchain? ● New kinds of decentralized ledger technology (DLT) ● What is mining and why do we need it? ● Are there alternatives to mining to create a blockchain? ● Emerging trends in blockchain technology ● What is a smart contract? Case studies of how non-tech companies are effectively utilizing blockchain ● Are there other blockchain technologies I should know about? ● How are companies adopting blockchain? ● What regulatory hurdles might slow blockchain adoption? Wow, that’s a lot of topic and questions. If you’re ready to tackle them, I’m ready. You'll learn the core concepts of these technologies and understand their strengths and weaknesses from real case studies; dive deep into their technical, economic, political, and legal complexities; and gain insights about their future from exclusive interviews with dozens of tech industry leaders.

147 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 19, 2020

About the author

Mark writes books, which, considering where you’re reading this, makes perfect sense. He’s best known for writing about no-finction on subjects ranging from personal finance to astronomy to film, was the Digital Consultant for two big US Corporate of IT. He enjoys pie, as should all right thinking people. You can get to his blog by typing the word “Mark Archer” into Google. No, seriously, try it.

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[Mark Archer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not impartial ... :-D