Web3 and The Metaverse: A Beginner's Guide to Earning Through Digital Realities" is a comprehensive guide for those looking to explore the opportunities presented by the emerging Web3 and metaverse ecosystems. This book covers the basics of these technologies and how they are changing the way we interact and do business online. It provides an in-depth look at the various ways to earn through digital realities, including virtual real estate, NFTs, and decentralized finance. Whether you're a complete newcomer to the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency or a seasoned pro, this ebook will give you a solid understanding of how to navigate this rapidly-evolving landscape and take advantage of the many earning opportunities it presents.
Metaverse the Next Revolution of the Internet DESCRIPTION The Metaverse is the next generation of the virtual reality-based digital world where users can engage in rich, multidimensional interactions with one another and virtual objects. Moreover, the Web3 revolution represents a technological breakthrough essential to the Metaverse creation. This book, ‘Metaverse and Web3’, provides a comprehensive overview of the technology involved in creating a Metaverse and the commercial possibilities that arise from this development. The role of many technologies in building a Metaverse is examined in detail, including Web3, 3D design and reconstruction, Blockchain, Smart Contracts, NFTs, and augmented and virtual reality. The book also discusses how the Metaverse will eventually replace the current web experience, moving it from a Web2 style to a fully immersive Web3 one. The book covers some topics like virtual properties in the Metaverse, games in the Metaverse, DeFi lending and borrowing platforms, decentralized applications, smart contracts, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Additionally, the book also includes topics such as "Metaverse Avatars," "Crypto Arts," "Metaverse Music," and many other digital assets. Moreover, the book briefly overviews some of the most well-known Metaverse platforms, including Decentraland, Axie Infinity, Superworld, Cryptovoxels, The Sandbox, and Somnium Space. Most notably, this book shines in the following areas: ● Easy to understand the basics of Web3, Metaverse, and decentralized applications. ● Web3, 3D design/reconstruction, blockchain, smart contracts, NFTs, and augmented reality technology. ● Advantages of a Web3 environment above the current digital environment. ● Exploration of potential economic opportunities in the Metaverse. ● Gain knowledge of Metaverse Virtual Real Estate, Metaverse Gaming, Defi, Defi Lending and Borrowing Platforms, DApps, Smart Contracts, and DAOs. ● Various Metaverse components such as Metaverse Avatar, Crypto Art, and Metaverse Music Digital Assets. ● Learn the dos and don'ts of making money with cryptocurrency and how to make the most of your crypto holdings. ● Metaverse platforms include Decentraland, Axie Infinity, Superworld, Cryptovoxels, The Sandbox, and Somnium Space. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Anyone interested in interpreting the business landscape of the Metaverse and Web3, including developers, consultants, executives, investors, analysts, managers, students, and researchers, must read this book. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. History 2. Web 3.0 3. Technologies Involved in Web 3.0 4. Role of Cryptocurrencies 5. Role of Blockchain 6. Role of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) 7. NFT (Non-Fungible Token) 8. Centralized vs Decentralized 9. 3D Design and 3D Reconstruction 10. Web 3.0 and Artificial Intelligence 11. Metaverse and Blended Education 4.0 12. Governance, Security, and Privacy 13. Future of Blockchain and AI 14. Blockchain Use Cases in Different Industries 15. Entertainment and Fashion Industries in the Metaverse 16. Healthcare Industry in the Metaverse 17. Investment Guide - NFT, Cryptocurrency 18. Facebook Meta 19. Business Models and Opportunities in the Virtual Economy 20. Virtual Real Estate 21. Popular Metaverse Platforms 22. World of Gaming 23. Ways to Generate Crypto Income 24. Technologies Involved in Building Metaverse 25. Defi, Dapps, Smart Contracts, and DAOs 26. How to Avoid Risks and Scams in Metaverse 27. Current Challenges and Opportunities 28. Crypto Art and Metaverse Music 29. Importance of Metaverse Avatar 30. Metaverse and Digital Assets
Use this book to write an Ethereum Blockchain Smart Contract, test it, deploy it, and create a web application to interact with your smart contract. Beginning Ethereum Smart Contracts Programming is your fastest and most efficient means of getting started if you are unsure where to begin and how to connect to the Ethereum Blockchain. The book begins with a foundational discussion of blockchain and the motivation behind it. From there, you will get up close and personal with the Ethereum Blockchain, learning how to use an Ethereum client (geth) to connect to the Ethereum Blockchain to perform transactions such as sending Ethers to another account. You will learn about smart contracts without having to wade through tons of documentation. Author Lee’s “learn-by-doing” approach will allow you to be productive and feel confident in your ability in no time. The last part of this book covers tokens, a topic that has taken the cryptocurrency market by storm. Sample code in Python, Solidity, and JavaScript is provided in the book and online. What You'll LearnUnderstand the basic premise of blockchain and “record keeping” in a peer-to-peer network Experience blockchain in action by creating your own blockchain using Python Know the foundation of smart contracts programming and how to deploy and test smart contracts Work on a case study to illustrate the use of blockchain Be familiar with tokens, and how to create and launch your own ICO digital token Write smart contracts that transact using tokens Who This Book Is For Those who want to get started quickly with Ethereum Smart Contracts programming. Basic programming knowledge and an understanding of Python or JavaScript is recommended.
Understand the nuts and bolts of Blockchain, its different flavors with simple use cases, and cryptographic fundamentals. You will also learn some design considerations that can help you build custom solutions. Beginning Blockchain is a beginner’s guide to understanding the core concepts of Blockchain from a technical perspective. By learning the design constructs of different types of Blockchain, you will get a better understanding of building the best solution for specific use cases. The book covers the technical aspects of Blockchain technologies, cryptography, cryptocurrencies, and distributed consensus mechanisms. You will learn how these systems work and how to engineer them to design next-gen business solutions. What You'll Learn Get a detailed look at how cryptocurrencies work Understand the core technical components of Blockchain Build a secured Blockchain solution from cryptographic primitives Discover how to use different Blockchain platforms and their suitable use cases Know the current development status, scope, limitations, and future of Blockchain Who This Book Is For Software developers and architects, computer science graduates, entrepreneurs, and anyone wishing to dive deeper into blockchain fundamentals. A basic understanding of computer science, data structure, and algorithms is helpful.
Develop a deeper understanding of what's under the hood of blockchain with this technical reference guide on one of the most disruptive modern technologies Key Features Updated with four new chapters on consensus algorithms, Ethereum 2.0, tokenization, and enterprise blockchains Learn about key elements of blockchain theory such as decentralization, cryptography, and consensus protocols Get to grips with Solidity, Web3, cryptocurrencies, smart contract development and solve scalability, security and privacy issues Discover the architecture of different distributed ledger platforms including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Hyperledger Fabric, Hyperledger Sawtooth, Corda and Quorum Book Description Blockchain is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, with applications in finance, government, media, and other industries. With a legacy of providing technologists with executable insights, this new edition of Mastering Blockchain is thoroughly revised and updated to the latest blockchain research with four new chapters on consensus algorithms, Serenity (the update that will introduce Ethereum 2.0), tokenization, and enterprise blockchains. This book covers the basics, including blockchain's technical underpinnings, cryptography and consensus protocols. It also provides you with expert knowledge on decentralization, decentralized application development on Ethereum, Bitcoin, alternative coins, smart contracts, alternative blockchains, and Hyperledger. Further, you will explore blockchain solutions beyond cryptocurrencies such as the Internet of Things with blockchain, enterprise blockchains, tokenization using blockchain, and consider the future scope of this fascinating and disruptive technology. By the end of this book, you will have gained a thorough comprehension of the various facets of blockchain and understand their potential in diverse real-world scenarios. What you will learn Grasp the mechanisms behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and alternative cryptocurrencies Understand cryptography and its usage in blockchain Understand the theoretical foundations of smart contracts Develop decentralized applications using Solidity, Remix, Truffle, Ganache and Drizzle Identify and examine applications of blockchain beyond cryptocurrencies Understand the architecture and development of Ethereum 2.0 Explore research topics and the future scope of blockchain Who this book is for If you are a technologist, business executive, a student or an enthusiast who wishes to explore the fascinating world of blockchain technology, smart contracts, decentralized applications and distributed systems then this book is for you. Basic familiarity with a beginner-level command of a programming language would be a plus.
Summary Building Ethereum Dapps introduces you to decentralized applications based on the Ethereum blockchain platform. In this book, you'll learn the principles of Dapps development by rolling up your sleeves and actually building a few! Foreword by Thomas Bertani. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Imagine unbreakably secure applications that handle personal and business transactions without any central agency controlling the process. Decentralized applications, or Dapps, do just this, shifting power to users. The Ethereum blockchain platform provides the tools you need to build Dapps, including an innovative "smart contracts" model and Solidity, a Dapp-aware JavaScript-like programming language. About the Book Building Ethereum Dapps teaches Dapps development on the Ethereum blockchain platform. You'll begin with a mental model of how Dapps operate, and then dive into designing and implementing smart contracts in Ethereum's Solidity language. You'll explore Ethereum smart contract development tools, like Truffle and Web3, and pick up best practices for design and security. Practical exercises throughout give you valuable hands-on experience. What's inside Ethereum's key components Implementing smart contracts in Solidity Communicating with a smart contract in Web3 Developing Dapps with Truffle Best practices for design and security improvement About the Reader For developers with intermediate experience in JavaScript or an OO language. Familiarity with blockchain concepts is helpful. About the Author Roberto Infante is a software development consultant who specializes in finance. He currently works on financial risk management systems and on blockchain technology. Table of Contents PART 1 A first look at decentralized applications Understanding the blockchain The Ethereum platform Deploying your first smart contract PART 2 Programming smart contracts in Solidity Writing more complex smart contracts Generalizing functionality with abstract contracts and interfaces Managing smart contracts with Web3.js PART 3 The Ethereum ecosystem Unit testing contracts with Mocha Improving the development cycle with Truffle Putting it all together: Building a complete voting Dapp PART 4 Making a Dapp production ready Security considerations Conclusions
Are you interested in learning about the exciting world of cryptocurrencies and the blockchain? Look no further! This book is the perfect introduction for anyone looking to understand the basics of digital currencies and the technology that powers them. Starting with a simple explanation of what cryptocurrencies are and how they work, we'll delve into the history of the blockchain and how it has evolved over the years. You'll learn about the different types of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, and how to safely store and manage your digital assets. We'll also cover important topics such as mining, trading, and the future potential of the blockchain. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to brush up on your knowledge, this book has something for everyone. So don't wait – start your journey into the world of digital currencies and the blockchain today!
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you’ll learn how to build flexible, easy-to-maintain, standards-based websites with Microsoft Expression Web 3. Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll master the entire process, from concept through delivery. You’ll learn powerful ways to plan, design, construct, and even redesign websites that are simple to manage and easy to repurpose. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a strong real-world foundation for success, no matter what kind of site you’re building! Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Expression Web 3 tasks. Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion. Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks. Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them Learn how to... Build your first Expression Web 3 website in just five minutes Establish work processes for building standards-based sites faster, with far less work Write error-free code quickly and easily with Code view and IntelliSense Create hyperlinks that simplify navigation, perform actions, and send commands Understand, create, and modify CSS style sheets with unprecedented speed and accuracy Use Dynamic Web Templates to consistently format (or reformat) hundreds of pages Implement state-of-the-art interactivity with buttons, behaviors, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Publish simple Silverlight applications and add multimedia content from Flash and other sources Build advanced drop-down and other CSS-based menus from scratch Learn how and when to use each of Expression Web’s six publishing options Integrate web application code written in ASP.NET or PHP
Learn quick and effective techniques to get up and running with building blockchain including Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric. Key FeaturesUnderstand the key concepts of decentralized applications and consensus algorithmsLearn key concepts of Ethereum and Solidity programmingPractical guide to get started with build efficient Blockchain applications with Ethereum and HyperledgerBook Description Blockchain is a technology that powers the development of decentralized applications.This technology allows the construction of a network with no single control that enables participants to make contributions to and receive benefits from the network directly. This book will give you a thorough overview of blockchain and explain how a blockchain works.You will begin by going through various blockchain consensus mechanisms and cryptographic hash functions. You will then learn the fundamentals of programming in Solidity – the defacto language for developing decentralize, applications in Ethereum. After that, you will set up an Ethereum development environment and develop, package, build, and test campaign-decentralized applications.The book also shows you how to set up Hyperledger composer tools, analyze business scenarios, design business models, and write a chain code. Finally, you will get a glimpse of how blockchain is actually used in different real-world domains. By the end of this guide, you will be comfortable working with basic blockchain frameworks, and develop secure, decentralized applications in a hassle-free manner. What you will learnUnderstand how blockchain hashing worksWrite and test a smart contract using SolidityDevelop and test a decentralized applicationBuild and test your application using Hyperledger FabricImplement business network using Hyperledger ComposerTest and interact with business network applicationsWho this book is for The book is for developers, analysts, or anyone looking to learn about Blockchain in a quick and easy manner.
A WALL STREET JOURNAL AND GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER An essential introduction and guide to navigating the next Internet revolution—everything from the metaverse and NFTs to DAOs, decentralized finance, and self-sovereign identity—from the co-author of the international bestseller Blockchain Revolution. The Web, and with it the Internet, are entering a new age. We’ve moved from the “Read-only Web,” which had little functionality for interacting with content, to the “Read-Write Web,” which offered seemingly endless collaborative opportunities, from sharing with our favorite people to shopping at our favorite brands. But the profusion of cyberattacks, data hacks, and online profiling have left many of us to view digital life as a Faustian bargain in need of a major rethink. That rethink is Web3, the “Read-Write-Own Web”—a decentralized Internet where individuals own their own identities and can securely trade assets like money, securities, intellectual property, and art peer to peer. Made possible by blockchains, the foundational technology of bitcoin, Web3 promises the biggest shake up of business since the invention of double-entry bookkeeping in the Middle Ages. It is the Internet’s new frontier. In Web3, award-winning author and technology investor Alex Tapscott provides a cutting-edge guide to the Internet’s next era. Covering everything from the metaverse and non-fungible tokens to DAOs, decentralized finance, and self-sovereign identity, this indispensable, forward-thinking book describes the building blocks and often hidden technologies that will be foundational to our cultural and economic progress.
