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Blockchain for Decision Makers

Blockchain for Decision Makers

By : Romain Tormen
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Blockchain for Decision Makers

Blockchain for Decision Makers

By: Romain Tormen
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Overview of this book

In addition to cryptocurrencies, blockchain-based apps are being developed in different industries such as banking, supply chain, and healthcare to achieve digital transformation and enhance user experience. Blockchain is not only about Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, but also about different technologies such as peer-to-peer networks, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography. These technologies together help sustain trustless environments in which digital value can be transferred between individuals without intermediaries. This book will help you understand the basics of blockchain such as consensus protocols, decentralized applications, and tokenization. You'll focus on how blockchain is used today in different industries and the technological challenges faced while implementing a blockchain strategy. The book also enables you, as a decision maker, to understand blockchain from a technical perspective and evaluate its applicability in your business. Finally, you'll get to grips with blockchain frameworks such as Hyperledger and Quorum and their usability. By the end of this book, you'll have learned about the current use cases of blockchain and be able to implement a blockchain strategy on your own.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
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Preface
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Preface
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Who this book is for
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What this book covers
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Section 1: A First Step into Blockchain and an Exciting World
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Section 1: A First Step into Blockchain and an Exciting World
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Basics of Blockchains and the Illustration of Village Beta
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Basics of Blockchains and the Illustration of Village Beta
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The significance of blockchain in the business world
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Understanding blockchains
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Breaking down blockchains
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Summary
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A Technical Dive into Blockchain
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A Technical Dive into Blockchain
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No network, no blockchain
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Cryptography
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Understanding the data structure
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Creating identities
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The Byzantine Generals Problem
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Understanding the consensus protocol mechanism
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Summary
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Ethereum and Smart Contracts
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Ethereum and Smart Contracts
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Which is better, Bitcoin or Ethereum?
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The EVM
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Comparing proof-of-work and proof-of-stake
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Real-world applications
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Summary
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ICOs and Tokenized Fundraising Methods
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ICOs and Tokenized Fundraising Methods
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What are ICOs?
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Illustration of an ICO – the case of Ethereum
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Utility tokens and security tokens
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What is so revolutionary about ICOs?
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Summary
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Section 2: Blockchain in Practice, Insights, and Achievements
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Section 2: Blockchain in Practice, Insights, and Achievements
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An Economic and Historical Approach of Blockchain
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An Economic and Historical Approach of Blockchain
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The economic global picture
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Blockchain as the missing tool for a collaborative economy
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Exchanging value in the digital world
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Summary
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Blockchain Legality, Compliance, and Regulation
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Blockchain Legality, Compliance, and Regulation
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Laying the groundwork
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How to legally define a blockchain
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How to legally define tokens and other cryptoassets
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Overview of regulation frameworks
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Overview of accounting frameworks
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Summary
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Blockchain for the Business World and Achievements
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Blockchain for the Business World and Achievements
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Authentication and trustworthiness
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Interoperability
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Traceability
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Automation, disintermediation, and self-organization
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Digital identities
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Smart cities and public issues
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Financial securities and fundraising
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Digital uniqueness
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Blockchain in the banking and finance sector
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Summary
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Future Outlook for Blockchain
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Future Outlook for Blockchain
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Increasing investment in blockchain
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The next GAFA
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A plausible shift for governments
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Threats and risks in the ecosystem
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Summary
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Section 3: Blockchain for Business Leaders
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Section 3: Blockchain for Business Leaders
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Infrastructures and Cloud-Based Solutions
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Infrastructures and Cloud-Based Solutions
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The evolution of blockchains
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Private, semi-private, and public blockchains
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J.P. Morgan's Quorum
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Hyperledger
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Aergo
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Corda
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Microsoft Azure
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AWS
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IBM
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Oracle
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Key takeaway
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Summary
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Defining Your Needs
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Defining Your Needs
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Deciding to implement a blockchain
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How much does a blockchain cost?
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Challenges and issues
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Business leaders' perception of blockchain
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Summary
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