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Mastering Blockchain
Mastering Blockchain

Mastering Blockchain: Distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts explained , Second Edition

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Key benefits

  • Get to grips with the underlying technical principles and implementations of blockchain
  • Build powerful applications using Ethereum to secure transactions and create smart contracts
  • Explore cryptography, mine cryptocurrencies, and solve scalability issues with this comprehensive guide

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Publisher's Note: This edition from 2018 is outdated and does not cover the latest insights on consensus algorithms, Ethereum 2.0, tokenization, and enterprise blockchains. A new and updated edition of this book that includes all the newest developments and improvements in Blockchain including the above topics is now available. A blockchain is a distributed ledger that is replicated across multiple nodes and enables immutable, transparent and cryptographically secure record-keeping of transactions. The blockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, and it has applications in finance, government, media and almost all other industries. Mastering Blockchain, Second Edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to provide a detailed description of this leading technology and its implementation in the real world. This book begins with the technical foundations of blockchain technology, teaching you the fundamentals of distributed systems, 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 also explore different other blockchain solutions and get an introduction to business blockchain frameworks under Hyperledger, a collaborative effort for the advancement of blockchain technologies hosted by the Linux Foundation. You will also be shown how to implement blockchain solutions beyond currencies, Internet of Things with blockchain, blockchain scalability, and the future scope of this fascinating and powerful technology.

Who is this book for?

This book will appeal to those who wish to build fast, highly secure, transactional applications. It targets people who are familiar with the concept of blockchain and are comfortable with a programming language.

What you will learn

  • Master the theoretical and technical foundations of the blockchain technology
  • Understand the concept of decentralization, its impact, and its relationship with blockchain technology
  • Master how cryptography is used to secure data - with practical examples
  • Grasp the inner workings of blockchain and the mechanisms behind bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies
  • Understand the theoretical foundations of smart contracts
  • Learn how Ethereum blockchain works and how to develop decentralized applications using Solidity and relevant development frameworks
  • Identify and examine applications of the blockchain technology - beyond currencies
  • Investigate alternative blockchain solutions including Hyperledger, Corda, and many more

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Table of Contents

20 Chapters
Blockchain 101 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Decentralization Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Symmetric Cryptography Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Public Key Cryptography Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introducing Bitcoin Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Bitcoin Network and Payments Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Bitcoin Clients and APIs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Alternative Coins Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Smart Contracts Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Ethereum 101 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Further Ethereum Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Ethereum Development Environment Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Development Tools and Frameworks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introducing Web3 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Hyperledger Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Alternative Blockchains Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Blockchain – Outside of Currencies Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Scalability and Other Challenges Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Current Landscape and What's Next Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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William Slater III Jun 14, 2018
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If you want to learn Blockchain or if you think you really understand Blockchain, check out this excellent book.I bought Imran Bashir’s Mastering Blockchain, 2nd Edition because I knew it was a complete update to his first edition, and because I wanted to keep up with what’s happening in the rapidly moving world of Blockchain Development. Needless to say, I am a huge fan of Blockchain and the promise it has for trusted, decentralized distributed computing transactions.I have been pleasantly surprised and extremely satisfied with this invaluable tome. It could have been titled “The Bible of Blockchain”, because that’s basically what it is. No serious Blockchain Developer or Blockchain Project Manager should be without this book. With its wealth of information on every facet of Blockchain, it is easily worth more than 10 times the purchase price. That is not an exaggeration and here’s why:1. The author, who is clearly a great author and a very experienced practitioner of all areas Blockchain development.2. It is authoritative.3. Easy to read.4. Extremely thorough.5. Provides useful Blockchain knowledge that is immediately useful to all Blockchain professionals from the novice to the journeyman and master.What really stands out:The author’s explanation of Blockchain, what it is, its components, and how it works is some of the clearest and most thorough I have seen.His incredible explanations of the details about Ethereum and the Ethereum Development environment works. And his explanations of the Ethereum Virtual Machine and Ethereum Messaging are the best and clearest I have seen.The author is such a great teacher that he suggests tricks like installing Wireshark so that the Blockchain engineer can actually see the network events between clients and servers happening in real-time.The author generously defines and suggests a full spectrum of Blockchain tools from Wallet Managers to Blockchain Browsers to development environments and that is much appreciated.His though coverage of major cryptocurrencies shows that he his fair, knowledgeable, passionate about providing as much information as possible to the reader.In Summary:I love this book and have recommended it to everyone I know who is interested in Blockchain. I also teach Blockchain at the graduate school level and have used this book in my course development and teaching, for my students and the interns I am working with this summer of 2018. Quite simply, there is nothing better on the market.Special thanks to the author, Imran Bashir, for his tireless work that produced this masterpiece, and to everyone at PACKT for publishing it. It is the best Blockchain Book of 2018.
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This book is well written, topics are ordered beautifully, the explanations are comprehensive and simple.I would recommend anyone interested in blockchains, regardless the level of interest, to buy this book, many aspects of blockcahins, technical and nontechnical are explained simply.
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ST Oct 22, 2019
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I have read a number of popular books on blockchain. This is the first book that serves as a text on blockchain. Excellent, clear presentation.
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Ele Liao Jul 04, 2019
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an easy read for a very comprehensive context in the blockchain.
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Orce Dec 27, 2019
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Highly Recommended. ITEM AS DESCRIBED AND SHIPPED QUICKLY. Thanks.
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