Blockchain Platforms: A Look at the Underbelly of Distributed Platforms - Rilegato

Van Hijfte, Stijn

 
9783032009784: Blockchain Platforms: A Look at the Underbelly of Distributed Platforms
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ISBN 10: 3032009782 ISBN 13: 9783032009784
Casa editrice: Springer-Nature New York Inc, 2025

Sinossi

This Second Edition introduces the technical features that make up blockchain technology today, including the numerous changes that have occurred since the publication of the prior edition. The author begins with an updated explanation of all technological concepts necessary to understand any discussions related to distributed ledgers and a short history of earlier implementations. The book covers the Ethereum network, cryptocurrencies running on top of the network, and smart contracts, and the various private and public platforms. The author also presents an up-to-date overview of the blockchain networks that readers can use to build solutions of their own and the tools that can help them in the process. This new edition expands upon the first edition by incorporating discussion of recent developments in the blockchain landscape, including major events and new algorithms.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Stijn Van Hijfte is an experienced professional in the field of IT, with broad interests covering cyber security, cloud computing, application development, data, AI, and, of course, blockchain technology. He is currently a Lecturer at Howest University of Applied Sciences. Having worked for many companies in different industries, he also distils his knowledge as a consultant to help organizations to achieve the best they possibly can.

Dalla quarta di copertina

This Second Edition introduces the technical features that make up blockchain technology today, including the numerous changes that have occurred since the publication of the prior edition. The author begins with an updated explanation of all technological concepts necessary to understand any discussions related to distributed ledgers and a short history of earlier implementations. The book covers the Ethereum network, cryptocurrencies running on top of the network, and smart contracts, and the various private and public platforms. The author also presents an up-to-date overview of the blockchain networks that readers can use to build solutions of their own and the tools that can help them in the process. This new edition expands upon the first edition by incorporating discussion of recent developments in the blockchain landscape, including major events and new algorithms.

In addition, this book:

  • Presents the basic technological concepts necessary to understand distributed ledgers
  • Includes an updated history of blockchain technology, highlighting major events and recent developments
  • Provides a deep dive into the technology that readers can utilize to build their own tools and solutions

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Editore
Springer-Nature New York Inc
Data di pubblicazione
2025
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
3032009782
ISBN 13 
9783032009784
Rilegatura
Copertina rigida
Numero edizione
2
Numero di pagine
356
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