Blockchain basics

Contributor(s):

Drescher, Daniel [Author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Apress, 2017Description: xv, 255 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:

9781484226032

Subject(s):

Contents:

Stage 1. Terminology and technical foundations Stage 2. Why the Blockchain is needed-- Stage 3. How the Blockchain works-- Stage 4. Limitations and how to overcome them.--

Summary: In 25 concise steps, you will learn the basics of blockchain technology. No mathematical formulas, program code, or computer science jargon are used. No previous knowledge in computer science, mathematics, programming, or cryptography is required. Terminolog is explained through pictures, analogies, and metaphors. This book bridges the gap that exits between purely technical books about the blockchain and purely business-focused books. It does so by explaining both the technical concepts that make up the blockchain and their role in business-relevant applications.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	TBS Barcelona Libre acceso	HG1710 DRE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		B00080

Stage 1. Terminology and technical foundations Stage 2. Why the Blockchain is needed-- Stage 3. How the Blockchain works-- Stage 4. Limitations and how to overcome them.--

In 25 concise steps, you will learn the basics of blockchain technology. No mathematical formulas, program code, or computer science jargon are used. No previous knowledge in computer science, mathematics, programming, or cryptography is required. Terminolog is explained through pictures, analogies, and metaphors. This book bridges the gap that exits between purely technical books about the blockchain and purely business-focused books. It does so by explaining both the technical concepts that make up the blockchain and their role in business-relevant applications.