This chapter introduces you to various platforms specific to smart contract and blockchain development. We will begin with a discussion about private, consortium, and public blockchains on the permission spectrum. Then we will dive into the concept of blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) and introduce enterprise platforms, such as Hyperledger, Azure, and AWS. We conclude this chapter by exploring the mysterious dark web marketplaces with notes on money laundering.
After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
- Identify different types of blockchain
- Understand the concept of blockchain-as-a-service
- Understand Hyperledger, Azure, and AWS
- Explore the dark web marketplaces