Description

Blockchain Technology: Concepts And Applications Covers Not Only The Technical Aspects Of Blockchain But Also Its Basic Building Blocks. These Building Blocks Consist Of Hash Functions, Cryptography And Consensus. The Organizations Of The Chapters Are In Logical Sequence; However, Readers Can Skip The Building Block Chapters If They Directly Want To Learn The Blockchain Technology. The Decentralized System Useful For Blockchain Technology Is Also Covered Independently. There Is A Separate Chapter On Ethereum, A Prominent Platform For Development Of Blockchain Based Solution. To Understand The Complete Gambit Of Bitcoin, One Can Directly Read Its Chapter.

Contents

foreword

preface

about

The Authors

Acknowledgements

chapter 1 Basics Of Blockchain

chapter 2 Decentralized System

chapter 3 Hash Functions

chapter 4 Consensus

chapter 5 Blockchain Components

chapter 6 Cryptography

chapter 7 Smart Contracts

chapter 8 Bitcoins

chapter 9 Decentralized Applications

chapter 10 Blockchain Vertical Solutions And Use Cases

chapter 11 Blockchain And Allied Technologies

annexure A

When Blockchain Smart Contracts Need Large Filesannexure B Ethereum Essentials: Metamask And Remixannexure C Interview Questions And Answersannexure D Multiple-Choice Questions And Answersbibliographyglossary Of Termsindexabout The Author: Kumar Saurabh, Ashutosh Saxenakumar Saurabh Was Principal Architect And Head Digital Its (Innovation, Transformation And Solution) At Centurylink, And Principal Architect And Head Strategic Cloud Solutions Group At Tech Mahindra. He Has Been Panelist, Chair, Keynote Speaker, Editorial Member, And Tutorial Presenter At Various Forums Throughout The Globe. He Has Authored Multiple Research Papers Published In Various International And National Journals And Proceedings.Ashutosh Saxena Is An Industry Expert And Academician With Over Two Decades Of Experience, 90+ International Publications With Over 2000 Citations, 31 Filled Patents Out Of Which 27 Are Now Us Granted Patents, And Author Of Book Pki: Concept, Design And Deployment. His Research Interest Is In The Areas Of Information Security And Privacy. He Has Been A Member Of The Review Board For Many International Journals, Conferences, And Committees.