Blockchain Technology and Applications (River Publishers Series in Security and Digital Forensics)

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Blockchain is an emerging technology that can radically improve transactions security at banking, supply chain, and other transaction networks. It’s estimated that Blockchain will generate $3.1 trillion in new business value by 2030. Essentially, it provides the basis for a dynamic distributed ledger that can be applied to save time when recording transactions between parties, remove costs associated with intermediaries, and reduce risks of fraud and tampering. This book explores the fundamentals and applications of Blockchain technology. Readers will learn about the decentralized peer-to-peer network, distributed ledger, and the trust model that defines Blockchain technology. They will also be introduced to the basic components of Blockchain (transaction, block, block header, and the chain), its operations (hashing, verification, validation, and consensus model), underlying algorithms, and essentials of trust (hard fork and soft fork). Private and public Blockchain networks similar to Bitcoin and Ethereum will be introduced, as will concepts of Smart Contracts, Proof of Work and Proof of Stack, and cryptocurrency including Facebook’s Libra will be elucidated. Also, the book will address the relationship between Blockchain technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation and Quantum Computing.Readers will understand the inner workings and applications of this disruptive technology and its potential impact on all aspects of the business world and society. A look at the future trends of Blockchain Technology will be presented in the book. Front Cover Half Title Page - Blockchain Technology and Applications River Publishers Series in Security and Digital Forensics Title Page -
Blockchain Technology and Applications Copyright Page Contents Abbreviations List of Figures and Tables Preface Part 1: Blockchain Technology Chapter 1 Introduction to Blockchain Chapter 2 Consensus Protocols Chapter 3 Key Blockchain Use Cases Chapter 4 Important Topics in Blockchain Chapter 5 Decentralized Applications – DApps Part 2: Blockchain Applications Chapter 6 Using Blockchain to Secure IoT Chapter 7 IoT and Blockchain: Challenges and Risks Chapter 8 IoT, AI and Blockchain: Catalysts for Digital Transformation Chapter 9 Myths about Blockchain Technology Chapter 10 Cybersecurity & Blockchain Chapter 11 Blockchain and AI: A Perfect Match? Chapter 12 Quantum Computing and Blockchain: Facts and Myths Chapter 13 Cryptocurrency: To Libra or not To Libra Chapter 14 Future Trends of Blockchain Special Topic in Blockchain Chapter 15 Blockchain Technology and COVID-19 References Index About the Author Back Cover