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Mastering Blockchain, Fourth Edition

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By : Imran Bashir
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Mastering Blockchain, Fourth Edition

Mastering Blockchain, Fourth Edition

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By: Imran Bashir

Overview of this book

Blockchain is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, it has had a massive impact in many sectors, including finance, supply chains, healthcare, government, and media. It’s also being used for cutting edge technologies such as AI and IoT. This new edition is thoroughly revised to offer a practical approach to using Ethereum, Hyperledger, Fabric, and Corda with step-by-step tutorials and real-world use-cases to help you understand everything you need to know about blockchain development and implementation. With new chapters on Decentralized Finance and solving privacy, identity, and security issues, as well as bonus online content exploring alternative blockchains, this is an unmissable read for everyone who wants to gain a deep understanding of blockchain. The book doesn’t shy away from advanced topics and practical expertise, such as decentralized application (DApp) development using smart contracts and oracles, and emerging trends in the blockchain space. Throughout the book, you’ll explore blockchain solutions beyond cryptocurrencies, such as the IoT with blockchain, enterprise blockchains, and tokenization, and gain insight into the future scope of this fascinating and disruptive technology. By the end of this blockchain book, you will have gained a thorough comprehension of the various facets of blockchain and understand the potential of this technology in diverse real-world scenarios.
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This chapter started with an introduction to some basic mathematics concepts and asymmetric key cryptography. We discussed various constructs such as RSA and ECC. We also performed some experiments using OpenSSL to see how theoretical concepts can be implemented practically. After this, hash functions were discussed in detail, along with their properties and usage. Next, we covered concepts, such as Merkle trees, that are used extensively in blockchains and in fact are at its core. Other concepts such as Patricia trees and hash tables were also introduced. We also looked at some advanced and modern concepts such as zero-knowledge proofs and relevant constructions, along with different types of digital signatures.

In the next chapter, we will explore the captivating world of distributed consensus, which is central to the integrity of any blockchain and is a very active area of research.

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