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BUILD YOUR OWN BLOCKCHAIN IBD

SPRINGER
05 / 2020
9783030401412
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Sinopsis

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to blockchain and distributed ledger technology. Intended as an applied guide for hands-on practitioners, the book includes detailed examples and in-depth explanations of how to build and run a blockchain from scratch. Through its conceptual background and hands-on exercises, this book allows students, teachers and crypto enthusiasts to launch their first blockchain while assuming prior knowledge of the underlying technology.How do I build a blockchain? How do I mint a cryptocurrency? How do I write a smart contract? How do I launch an initial coin offering (ICO)? These are some of questions this book answers. Starting by outlining the beginnings and development of early cryptocurrencies, it provides the conceptual foundations required to engineer secure software that interacts with both public and private ledgers. The topics covered include consensus algorithms, mining and decentralization, and many more.á'This is a one-of-a-kind book on Blockchain technology.ááThe authors achieved the perfect balance between the breadth of topics and the depth of technical discussion.á But the real gem is the set of carefully curated hands-on exercises that guide the reader through the process of building a Blockchain right from Chapter 1.' Volodymyr Babich, Professor of Operations and Information Management, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University'An excellent introduction of DLT technology for a non-technical audience. The book is replete with examples and exercises, which greatly facilitate the learning of the underlying processes of blockchain technology for all, from students to entrepreneurs.'áSergueiáNetessine,áDhirubhai Ambani Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship,áThe Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania'Whether you want to start from scratch or deepen youráblockchain knowledgeáabout the latest developments, this book is an essential reference. Througháclear explanationsáandápractical codeáexamples,áthe authors take you onáaáprogressive journeyáto discover theátechnology foundations and build your own blockchain. From an operations perspective, you canálearn the principlesábehind the distributed ledger technology relevant forátransitioning towards blockchain-enabled supply chains. Reading thisábook, youâÇÖll get inspired, be able to assess the applicability of blockchain to supply chaináoperations, and learn from best practices recognized in real-world examples.'áRalf W. Seifert,áProfessor of Technology and Operations Managementáat EPFL and Professor of Operations Management at IMDá

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