Blockchain has been making a lot of headlines in the last couple of years. There is, however, a lot of confusion around the use of the technology. Sometimes it feels like it is a solution looking for a problem. Most of the people only think that it is bitcoin. Some organisations want to use the technology but is not sure where to start. This book will provide the knowledge of the technology, how and where it fits, how are the industries using it and how to start on the journey.
Keeping up with fast evolving technology is a challenge that every business leader faces. As organisations start to wake up to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it’s becoming more important than ever to be able to utilise and exploit new digital platforms. With the simple aim of demystifying blockchain for business leaders, The Executive Guide to Blockchain offers a jargon-free explanation and framework to better understand blockchain technologies and their impact on organizations. Enabling any business leader with or without specific computing knowledge to reap the benefits of blockchain whilst understanding the limitations, this book will empower you to: Identify opportunities for blockchain in your own business sectors Understand smart contracts and their relationship with the law Create a blockchain strategy and business case Implement blockchain technologies and maximise their potential. Written by experts in non-technical language, this practical resource can be applied to any industry, and arm you with the knowledge needed to capture the possibilities of digital business.
This handbook aims to serve as a one-stop, reliable source of reference, with curations of survey and expository contributions on the state-of-the-art in Blockchain technology. It covers a comprehensive range of topics, providing the technical and non-technical reader with fundamentals, applications, and deep details on a variety of topics. The readership is expected to span broadly from technologically-minded business professionals and entrepreneurs, to students, instructors, novices and seasoned researchers, in computer science, engineering, software engineering, finance, and data science. Though Blockchain technology is relatively young, its evolution as a field and a practice is booming in growth and its importance to society had never been more important than it is today. Blockchain solutions enable a decentralization of a digital society where people can contribute, collaborate, and transact without having to second-guess the trust and transparency factors with many geographical, financial, and political barriers removed. It is the distributed ledger technology behind the success of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many emerging applications. The resource is divided into 5 parts. Part 1 (Foundation) walks the reader through a comprehensive set of essential concepts, protocols, and algorithms that lay the foundation for Blockchain. Part 2 (Scalability) focuses on the most pressing challenges of today’s blockchain networks in how to keep pace with real-world expectations. Part 3 (Trust and Security) provides detailed coverage on the issues of trust, reputation, and security in Blockchain. Part 4 (Decentralized Finance) is devoted to a high-impact application of Blockchain to finance, the sector that has most benefitted from this technology. Part 5 (Application and Policy) includes several cases where Blockchain applies to the real world.
Embark on a journey into the intricate world of blockchain technologies with The Essential Guide to Blockchain Platforms, a comprehensive guide tailored for beginner and intermediate level blockchain enthusiasts and the inquisitive minds eager to explore diverse blockchain platforms. This insightful book is your go-to resource for understanding the evolution of Layer 1 platforms—from the pioneering ones that emerged alongside Bitcoin to the cutting-edge technologies of today, including Kaspa, Sei, Saito and Bittensor. Comparative Analysis: Uncover a detailed exploration of various Layer 1 blockchain platforms, providing a comparative perspective that spans the history of blockchain evolution. Delve into the strengths, weaknesses, and unique features that define each platform's contribution to the blockchain landscape. From Bitcoin to the Future: Trace the developmental journey from Bitcoin to the latest advancements over time. Understand how these platforms have evolved over time, shaping the decentralized landscape we witness today. Exploring the New Frontier: Journey into the realms of the newest and most innovative platforms, including Solana, Sei and Bittensor. Gain insights into the cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the future of blockchain and decentralized applications. Tokenomics Unveiled: While primarily focusing on the technological aspects, the book also offers insightful sections on tokenomics. Understand the economic principles that underpin these blockchain ecosystems and discover how token designs influence the functionality and sustainability of each platform. This is not just a guide; it's a roadmap for those seeking a deeper understanding of the technological nuances that differentiate blockchain platforms. Whether you're an enthusiast as a beginner or with an intermediate understanding or someone curious about the vast landscape of blockchain technologies, this book equips you with the knowledge to navigate and appreciate the complexities of the ever evolving blockchain frontier. Embark on a journey that transcends traditional boundaries and prepares you for the future of decentralized innovation.
Blockchain technology is revolutionary, it has potential to transform businesses and economies. Its peer-to-peer decentralized transaction model will challenge and disrupt business models. Here are some predictions for the Blockchain Technology: As per Gartner "Blockchain's business value-add will grow to over $360 billion by 2026 and will reach $3.1 trillion by 2030." Cisco published a report about Blockchain and revealed that the technology has the potential to store more than 10% of the globe's total gross domestic product (GDP) by the year 2027. As per Garter, Blockchain will support the global movement and tracking of $2T of goods and services annually by 2023 By 2025, most Countries will issue digital currency.I foresee a future where every individual will have a Blockchain based identity by 2030, this will be like a super social security number that can be used all across the world. Considering the potential of the technology, it's imperative for companies and managers to get familiar with the Blockchain technology and comprehend how they can leverage it to transform their business operations. Book is suitable for both Business & Technical managers. It provides broad coverage of the Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrency. It provides insights into Blockchain features, Business Use Cases, Smart Contracts and its utility, Mining, Consensus, Public & Enterprise Blockchains and Cryptocurrency essentials.
This handbook equips academics, practitioners, and students with an understanding of the cutting-edge developments and applications of emerging blockchain technology. Covering the basic concepts while showcasing practical applications in intricate real-world situations, readers benefit from a useful balance of detailed and user-friendly coverage.
This accessible guide to Blockchain covers everything from opportunity identification to implementation and shows how to unlock new business opportunities in a fast-changing environment.
Blockchain should be easy to understand, but the so-called “experts” always explain it in such a complicated way! Through 200 original illustrations, this book provides simple explanation of Blockchain technology: what Blockchain is and how it works. This book will help you, understand everything about Blockchain, including: The Origin, The Theory, The People, The Application, The Brief History of Blockchain And many more fundamental aspects of blockchain!
The promise of what Blockchain can offer businesses has evolved from a cryptocurrency payment gateway platform to something bigger and truly a game-changer. Blockchain can be a transformative technology for many businesses as it has the potential to drive a distributed and decentralized way of re-imagining processes and business models. As an inter- organizational paradigm, Blockchain enables cooperation, collaboration, coordination, and communication between hitherto untrusted entities, unknown to each other. And, the best way to participate in this revolution is by being a part of a consortium of eco-system players. Joining a Blockchain consortium raises many questions in the minds of member organisations as this is a relatively new phenomenon. While searching for accurate, ground-level, unbiased and business-oriented information to answer the above questions, we realized that there is no single repository or detailed guide that gives complete information on the best practices of Blockchain consortiums. It was to address these lacunae that we put together this handbook for Blockchain practitioners and business leaders, to help them plan their participation in a holistic way - by cutting through the hype and focusing on the core value propositions that Blockchain consortiums may unlock for their organizations.
