Book Summary - Mastering Blockchain
Introduction
A Technical Reference Guide to Whats Under the Hood of Blockchain, from Cryptography to DeFi and NFTs
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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Foundational Principles of Blockchain ……………………………………………………….. 4
Chapter 2 The Core Concept of Decentralization …………………………………………………………….. 5
Chapter 3 Understanding Symmetric Cryptography ………………………………………………………… 6
Chapter 4 The Power of Asymmetric Cryptography ………………………………………………………… 7
Chapter 5 The Mechanics of Consensus Algorithms ……………………………………………………….. 8
Chapter 6 The Architecture of Bitcoin …………………………………………………………………………….. 9
Chapter 7 Bitcoin in Practice and Its Evolution ……………………………………………………………….. 10
Chapter 8 The Fundamentals of Smart Contracts …………………………………………………………… 11
Chapter 9 The Architecture of Ethereum ………………………………………………………………………… 12
Chapter 10 A Practical Guide to the Ethereum Ecosystem ……………………………………………….. 13
Chapter 11 The Ethereum Developer’s Toolkit …………………………………………………………………. 14
Chapter 12 Building Decentralized Applications (DApps) …………………………………………………… 15
Chapter 13 The Future of Ethereum: The Merge and Beyond ………………………………………….. 16
Chapter 14 An Introduction to Enterprise Blockchain with Hyperledger ……………………………… 17
Chapter 15 The Principles of Tokenization ……………………………………………………………………….. 18
Chapter 16 A Deeper Dive into Enterprise Blockchain ……………………………………………………… 19
Chapter 17 The Challenge and Solutions for Scalability …………………………………………………….. 20