Enabling Blockchain Technology for Secure Networking and Communications
Enabling Blockchain Technology for Secure Networking and Communications

Author: Ben Mnaouer, Adel

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-06-11

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1799858413

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In recent years, the surge of blockchain technology has been rising due to is proven reliability in ensuring secure and effective transactions, even between untrusted parties. Its application is broad and covers public and private domains varying from traditional communication networks to more modern networks like the internet of things and the internet of energy crossing fog and edge computing, among others. As technology matures and its standard use cases are established, there is a need to gather recent research that can shed light on several aspects and facts on the use of blockchain technology in different fields of interest. Enabling Blockchain Technology for Secure Networking and Communications consolidates the recent research initiatives directed towards exploiting the advantages of blockchain technology for benefiting several areas of applications that vary from security and robustness to scalability and privacy-preserving and more. The chapters explore the current applications of blockchain for networking and communications, the future potentials of blockchain technology, and some not-yet-prospected areas of research and its application. This book is ideal for practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the concepts of blockchain technology and the potential and pitfalls of its application in different utilization domains.

The NFT Handbook
The NFT Handbook

Author: QuHarrison Terry

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-09-08

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1119838398

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Learn how to create and profit from NFTs The NFT Handbook is a detailed guide on how to create, sell and buy non-fungible tokens without the need for a technical background. Learn exactly what NFTs are, how they evolved, and why they have value. We’ll delve into the different types and aspects of NFTs and discuss the different NFT marketplaces and the pros and cons of each. Create Your Own NFTs: Step by step instructions on all aspects of NFT creation, including what types of content to use, where to source content, adding artistic design, writing the NFT’s description, adding optional unlockable content and setting an optional ongoing royalty. Mint Your NFTs: You’ll learn the process of how to get your NFTs on the blockchain. Sell Your NFTs: We’ll go through the whole process including creating a collection, and the different options such as setting a price or starting an auction. Buy NFTs: What you’ll need to bid on and purchase NFTs, and how to avoid getting scammed. You’ll also get a primer on blockchain, particularly the Ethereum cryptocurrency and “gas” fees. You’ll also be shown step by step how to create, secure and fund your own cryptocurrency wallet, where you’ll store your NFTs and cryptocurrency. Whether you’re experienced with the blockchain and crypto or a complete noob (beginner), The NFT Handbook will guide you in the process of creating, minting, selling and buying NFTs.

NFTs For Dummies
NFTs For Dummies

Author: Tiana Laurence

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-12-09

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1119843316

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Get a grip on NFTs and learn how to get in the game It's not often that a brand-new investment comes along that revolutionizes how we buy and sell digital assets. But that's what non-fungible tokens (NFTs) did. Built on blockchain tech, NFTs are shaking up the world of digital commodity investing. And you can get your slice of the pie before everyone jumps into the arena. In NFTs For Dummies, you'll find straightforward answers to critical aspects of the NFT phenomenon. You'll learn exactly what non-fungible tokens really are, how you can find them, and even how to create your own valuable NFTs. You'll also discover: How to find reliable and safe NFT marketplaces where you can be sure you're dealing with reputable buyers and sellers A peek behind the NFT curtain to see how NFTs work and what, exactly, you own when you buy or make an NFT Discussions of the kinds of digital properties that can be converted into an NFT Perfect for anyone who wants to learn about the market for buying, selling, and creating crypto collectibles, NFTs For Dummies is the only resource you'll need to get a handle on this cutting-edge tech and start making it work for you.

Non Fungible Token (NFT)
Non Fungible Token (NFT)

Author: Vicky V. Choudhary

Publisher: Vicky Choudhary

Published: 2022-02-02

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13:

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• What is this craze of NFTs? Why is the world going insanely crazy about it? How to comfort ourselves to enter this world of Crypto Collectibles? Well, if these questions sound you interesting, consider the path to explore what it really is? Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) have shaken the crypto world. Recently, we all might have heard the term ‘Non-Fungible Tokens’ or the ‘NFTs’. May it be from news or games, or may it be from celebrities and artists, we all hear these terms quite frequently. Well, as a newbie, we did become curious and asked ourselves the above stated questions which are obvious. Well, no need to worry!! This book is all about answering your queries in the best comfortable way. Introducing To You • Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT): Delve Into The World of NFT Crypto Collectibles And How It Might Change Everything.' Written on the basis of work done by several researchers and opinions of various economist and cryptocurrency experts, this book explores this exciting new field of NFTs. This book shares insights on why we should all be excited for these new types of digital assets. This book helps you understand the world of NFT crypto collectibles. It explains the NFT Ecosystem as well. It further explains how to buy, sell, and trade them. It further discusses various aspects associated with the NFT Ecosystem. • What can you learn from the book? • What is exactly Non-Fungible Token (NFT)? • Understanding Tokens • Difference between Fungible and Non-Fungible Tokens • Importance of NFTs • Background of NFTs • Technical Details of the NFT Ecosystem • Protocols & Token Standards • Security in NFTs • Applications of NFTs • Challenges in the NFT System • Marketplaces of NFTs • Wallets Used in NFTs Transactions • Creating, Buying and Selling NFTs • Future of the NFTs Happy Learning! Enjoy Your Reading!

Mastering the Lightning Network
Mastering the Lightning Network

Author: Andreas M. Antonopoulos

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2021-11-22

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 149205481X

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The Lightning Network (LN) is a rapidly growing second-layer payment protocol that works on top of Bitcoin to provide near-instantaneous transactions between two parties. With this practical guide, authors Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Olaoluwa Osuntokun, and Rene Pickhardt explain how this advancement will enable the next level of scale for Bitcoin, increasing speed and privacy while reducing fees. Ideal for developers, systems architects, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to gain a better understanding of LN, this book demonstrates why experts consider LN a critical solution to Bitcoin's scalability problem. You'll learn how LN has the potential to support far more transactions than today's financial networks. This book examines: How the Lightning Network addresses the challenge of blockchain scaling The Basis of Lightning Technology (BOLT) standards documents The five layers of the Lightning Network Protocol Suite LN basics, including wallets, nodes, and how to operate one Lightning payment channels, onion routing, and gossip protocol Finding paths across payment channels to transport Bitcoin off-chain from sender to recipient

NFTs for Beginners
NFTs for Beginners

Author: Oliver J Rich

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2021-10-11

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13:

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NFTs are taking the world by storm - if you're looking for a way to generate income, keep reading! This might be the lucky break you've been waiting for. This book serves as your ultimate guide for everything you need to know about "Non-Fungible Tokens," or NFTs. You'll uncover exactly what they are, how to profit from them, and what knowledge you need to get started with finding profitable projects. Likewise, you'll also learn what pitfalls need to be avoided, and how to protect yourself from potential losses. There's no reason you can't start making money today. With the tips, tools, tricks, and hints in this book, you'll be well-prepared to make a splash in the world of NFT's. Generate passive income, discover financial freedom, and change your life. You'll learn: - What non-fungible tokens are - How to make a profit from them - The knowledge to get started - Pitfalls to avoid - How to protect yourself (and your money) ...and so much more! Everything else you need to know is waiting for you in this book!! If you've been waiting for a sign, this is it. Get started with NFT's and work toward those dreams you've been hoping to achieve. It's possible, and this book can help. Scroll up and one-click buy your copy now! Now is the time to get into the gold rush that is NFTs-this guide will get you started!

The World of Non-Fungible Tokens
The World of Non-Fungible Tokens

Author: Gordon Goldberg

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-18

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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What are NFTs and why are some worth millions? An NFT, non-fungible token, is a unit of information or data stored on a digital ledger, called blockchain, certifying a digital asset to be special and therefore not interchangeable. NFTs can represent art, images, audio, videos, games, and all other kinds of computerized files. Access to any sample of the original file is not restricted to the buyer of the NFT. Moreover, while copies of these digital items are available for anyone to obtain, NFTs are tracked on blockchains to offer the owner proof of ownership that is somewhat distinct from the copyright. It is reported that the NFTs' market value tripled in the year 2020, reaching more than 250 million dollars. During the first quarter of 2021, NFTs' sales passed about 2 billion dollars. This guide will cover the basics of NFTs; therefore, by having this book, you will know what an NFT is and why people may start using them more frequently than they do now. It will also touch on the legal issues NFTs have faced since their creation. In this guide, you'll find: - NFTs and Fungible Items - A fungible item - what does this mean? - What are NFTs? - How is NFT different from cryptocurrency? - The History and Emergence of NFTs - How do NFTs work? - Can the government tax NFTs? - Why do NFTs have value? - How do I Create my NFT? - Creation Process - How and Where Can I Buy NFTs? - What Risks Are Involved? Legal Implications - Taxation and Copyright - Money Laundering - SMART contracts - The Future of Non-fungible Tokens And much more! SCROLL UP, HIT "BUY NOW" AND DISCOVER THE WORLD OF NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS TODAY!

Smart and Sustainable Intelligent Systems
Smart and Sustainable Intelligent Systems

Author: Namita Gupta

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-04-13

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 111975058X

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The world is experiencing an unprecedented period of change and growth through all the electronic and technilogical developments and everyone on the planet has been impacted. What was once ‘science fiction’, today it is a reality. This book explores the world of many of once unthinkable advancements by explaining current technologies in great detail. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect - Machine Vision, Pattern Analysis and Image Processing - Advanced Trends in Computational Intelligence and Data Analytics - Futuristic Communication Technologies - Disruptive Technologies for Future Sustainability. The chapters include the list of topics that spans all the areas of smart intelligent systems and computing such as: Data Mining with Soft Computing, Evolutionary Computing, Quantum Computing, Expert Systems, Next Generation Communication, Blockchain and Trust Management, Intelligent Biometrics, Multi-Valued Logical Systems, Cloud Computing and security etc. An extensive list of bibliographic references at the end of each chapter guides the reader to probe further into application area of interest to him/her.

The Comprehensive Guide to NFTs, Digital Artwork, and Blockchain Technology
The Comprehensive Guide to NFTs, Digital Artwork, and Blockchain Technology

Author: Marc Beckman

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-10-19

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1510768440

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The ultimate guide to the NFT revolution: How non-fungible tokens are poised to transform the digital world. Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are the most important digital innovation since the creation of blockchain and cryptocurrency. NFTs share the best elements of both of these, while also representing an entirely new step forward for technology. But how did NFTs arise, how will they impact art and business in the decades to come, and—perhaps most importantly—how can savvy entrepreneurs position themselves today for success in the NFT-driven world of tomorrow? This guide by industry leader and entrepreneur Marc Beckman delves into the underpinnings of NFT technology in a way that makes the subject clear and comprehensible to the layman, while drawing on Marc’s branding experience to explore exactly how NFTs are poised to change fashion, sport, fine art, and even social justice. In this book he explores how NFTs will create entirely new asset classes and investment possibilities, such as fractional ownership in dynamic works of art. And in doing so, he also tells the story of how he personally discovered and became entranced by this powerful new tool, and where he believes NFTs will take business and branding throughout the 21st century.

Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain
Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain

Author: David Gerard

Publisher: David Gerard

Published: 2017-07-24

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13:

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An experimental new Internet-based form of money is created that anyone can generate at home; people build frightening firetrap computers full of video cards, putting out so much heat that one operator is hospitalised with heatstroke and brain damage. A young physics student starts a revolutionary new marketplace immune to State coercion; he ends up ordering hits on people because they might threaten his great experiment, and is jailed for life without parole. Fully automated contractual systems are proposed to make business and the law work better; the contracts people actually write are unregulated penny stock offerings whose fine print literally states that you are buying nothing of any value. The biggest crowdfunding in history attracts $150 million on the promise that it will embody “the steadfast iron will of unstoppable code”; upon release it is immediately hacked, and $50 million is stolen. How did we get here? David Gerard covers the origins and history of Bitcoin to the present day, the other cryptocurrencies it spawned including Ethereum, the ICO craze and the 2017 crypto bubble, and the attempts to apply blockchains and smart contracts to business. Plus a case study on blockchains in the music industry. Bitcoin and blockchains are not a technology story, but a psychology story. Remember: if it sounds too good to be true, it almost certainly is. “A sober riposte to all the upbeat forecasts about cryptocurrency” — New York Review of Books “A very convincing takedown of the whole phenomenon” — BBC News