Blockchain Technology - Empowering Decentralized Applications for a Trustless Future
Fouad Sabry
Casa editrice: One Billion Knowledgeable
Sinossi
Discover how Blockchain Technology is reshaping the digital world through decentralized applications. In a rapidly evolving political, social, and economic landscape, understanding blockchain is essential—not just for technologists, but for anyone navigating the future. Chapters Brief Overview: 1: Blockchain: Explore the foundation of decentralized systems and their transformative global impact. 2: Litecoin: Uncover Litecoin’s role as a faster, lighter alternative in the blockchain ecosystem. 3: Privacy and blockchain: Learn how privacy is maintained and challenged within decentralized blockchain networks. 4: Cryptocurrency: Understand digital currency as a core use case powering decentralized applications. 5: Ethereum: Dive into Ethereum’s smart contracts and its pivotal role in decentralized platforms. 6: Hyperledger: Examine enterprisegrade blockchain solutions beyond public cryptocurrencies. 7: Cardano (blockchain platform): Analyze Cardano’s layered architecture and scientific approach to decentralization. 8: Distributed ledger: Discover the backbone of blockchain: distributed, synchronized data across systems. 9: Dogecoin: Track Dogecoin’s journey from meme to decentralized community currency. 10: Polkadot (blockchain platform): Explore Polkadot’s interoperable blockchain networks and parachain structure. 11: Bitcoin protocol: Understand Bitcoin’s technical ruleset and its role in decentralization. 12: Fork (blockchain): Grasp how protocol changes reshape communities through blockchain forks. 13: Proof of work: Delve into the consensus mechanism that secures decentralized networks. 14: Vitalik Buterin: Meet the mind behind Ethereum and his vision for a decentralized future. 15: Monero: Investigate Monero’s privacydriven blockchain and untraceable transactions. 16: Bitcoin: Revisit the original decentralized application and its financial revolution. 17: Decentralized application: Understand DApps, how they work, and their role in usercontrolled ecosystems. 18: Decentralized autonomous organization: Explore DAOs—governance without central authority, run by smart contracts. 19: Hedera (distributed ledger): Analyze Hedera’s unique consensus and speedfocused approach to DApps. 20: Ethereum Classic: Examine the blockchain that remained unchanged after Ethereum’s infamous fork. 21: Cryptocurrency wallet: Learn how wallets enable secure access and interaction with decentralized systems. Whether you're a professional, student, hobbyist, or enthusiast, this book offers a comprehensive view into the decentralized future. Each chapter is a stepping stone toward mastering how blockchain enables trustless, borderless, and transparent systems.
