In this chapter, we learned about some of the advanced concepts used in blockchain and covered various consensus protocols used in various blockchain implementations. We also looked at some of the key challenges to privacy on blockchain and how solutions such as ZKP can help safeguard privacy. Then, we progressed to discussing smart contracts, one of the core building blocks of blockchain; how they are written; what they are; and how they are executed. We also looked at Dapps, when to use them, and when not to use them. In the next chapter, we will look at some of the general practices used to safeguard Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general.
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Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain
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Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain
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Overview of this book
Blockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and secure storage of data. Blockchain technology uses cryptography to keep data secure. Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain is the perfect entry point to the world of decentralized databases.
This book will take you on a journey through the blockchain database, followed by advanced implementations of the blockchain concept. You will learn about Bitcoin basics and their technical operations. As you make your way through the book, you will gain insight into this leading technology and its implementation in the real world. You will also cover the technical foundation of blockchain and understand the fundamentals of cryptography and how they keep data secure. In the concluding chapters, you’ll get to grips with the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies.
By the end of this book, you will have learned about decentralized digital money, advanced blockchain concepts, and Bitcoin and blockchain security.
Table of Contents (6 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Introduction to Blockchain and Bitcoin
Fundamentals of Decentralization
Advanced Blockchain Concepts
Bitcoin and Blockchain Security
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