Packt has recently published
Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain by Kirankalyan Kulkarni (Aug 2018)
This book will take you on a journey through the blockchain database, followed by advanced implementations of the blockchain concept. You will learn about Bitcoin basics and their technical operations. As you make your way through the book, you will gain insight into this leading technology and its implementation in the real world. You will also cover the technical foundation of blockchain and understand the fundamentals of cryptography and how they keep data secure. In the concluding chapters, you’ll get to grips with the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies.
By the end of this book, you will have learned about decentralized digital money, advanced blockchain concepts, and Bitcoin and blockchain security.
What You Will Learn:- Understand the concept of decentralization, its impact, its relationship with blockchain technology and its pros and cons
- Learn blockchain and bitcoin architectures and security
- Explore bitcoin and blockchain security
- Implement blockchain technology and its features commercially
- Understand why consensus protocols are critical in blockchain
- Get a grip on the future of blockchain
Author Bio:Kirankalyan Kulkarni is a determined and highly influential author. He has more than 17 years of experience in various technologies and has more than 9 years of experience in hands-on programs, delivery, and account management. He has managed teams of around 125 professionals across global locations, including entry-level developers, project managers, and architects. He researches blockchain and its underlying architecture with Hyperledger and Ethereum variants.
