Earlier in this book, we discussed distributed versus decentralized systems. A distributed system is one that is made up of a number of computers, with the work of the system distributed across all of these machines. Typically, the computers in a distributed network are placed in different geographical regions to protect the system from outages such as power failures, natural disasters, or military events. A decentralized network is not only distributed geographically, but also in terms of authority and control. A distributed system such as the Amazon cloud can be worldwide in scope but still under the control of a central authority. A decentralized system has no central authority.
Blockchain Quick Reference
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Overview of this book
Blockchain Quick Reference takes you through the electrifying world of blockchain technology and is designed for those who want to polish their existing knowledge regarding the various pillars of the blockchain ecosystem.
This book is your go-to guide, teaching you how to apply principles and ideas for making your life and business better. You will cover the architecture, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), tokens, smart contracts, and terminologies of the blockchain technology, before studying how they work. All you need is a curious mind to get started with blockchain technology. Once you have grasped the basics, you will explore components of Ethereum, such as ether tokens, transactions, and smart contracts, in order to build simple Dapps. You will then move on to learning why Solidity is used specifically for Ethereum-based projects, followed by exploring different types of blockchain with easy-to-follow examples. All this will help you tackle challenges and problems.
By the end of this book, you will not only have solved current and future problems relating to blockchain technology but will also be able to build efficient decentralized applications.
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Blockchain Quick Reference
Table of Contents (24 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Blockchain 101
Components and Structure of Blockchain
Decentralization Versus Distributed Systems
Cryptography and Mechanics Behind Blockchain
Bitcoin
Achieving Consensus
Advanced Blockchain Concepts
Cryptocurrency Wallets
Alternate Blockchains
Hyperledger and Enterprise Blockchains
Ethereum 101
Solidity 101
Smart Contracts
Ethereum Development
Ethereum Accounts and Ether Tokens
Decentralized Applications
Mining
ICO 101
Creating Your Own Currency
Scalability and Other Challenges
Future of Blockchain
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