Ethereum Classic - The Origins and Evolution of a Decentralized Revolution
Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Summary
"Ethereum Classic" is a vital addition to the "Bitcoin" series, offering an indepth exploration of the blockchain ecosystem. This book is essential reading for professionals, students, enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike, providing clarity on key concepts shaping the world of cryptocurrency. It examines Ethereum Classic, smart contracts, and blockchain technology through a structured, easytounderstand approach that connects diverse topics under the overarching theme of "Bitcoin." Ethereum Classic-Learn about the origins and resilience of Ethereum Classic, a blockchain that emerged after the DAO hack, staying true to its decentralized ethos Smart contract-Understand smart contracts' transformative role in executing agreements automatically on the blockchain without intermediaries Litecoin-Discover Litecoin's relationship with Bitcoin, its role as a "lite" version of Bitcoin, and its place in the crypto space Bitcoin Cash-Explore Bitcoin Cash's evolution, its push for larger blocks, and its impact on the ongoing debate over scalability The DAO-Delve into the story of The DAO, its infamous hack, and its consequences for the Ethereum network and decentralized applications Cryptocurrency wallet-Gain insights into the function of cryptocurrency wallets, including the different types and how they secure digital assets Blockchain-Explore the fundamental technology behind cryptocurrencies, understanding how decentralized ledgers work and their applications beyond finance Vitalik Buterin-Learn about Vitalik Buterin, the visionary behind Ethereum, and his role in shaping the landscape of blockchain technology Fork (blockchain)-Grasp the concept of blockchain forks, both hard and soft, and how they lead to the creation of new cryptocurrencies Monero-Understand Monero's focus on privacy and its technological solutions to provide anonymous transactions within the blockchain Cryptocurrency-Dive into the world of cryptocurrency, examining its role in global finance, its challenges, and its future potential SegWit-Learn about SegWit, a Bitcoin protocol upgrade that helped solve scalability issues by separating transaction data Bitcoin-Gain a deeper understanding of Bitcoin, its creation, its impact, and its significance as the first successful cryptocurrency Ethereum-Explore Ethereum's features, its revolutionary concept of smart contracts, and its widespread influence on decentralized applications Decentralized application-Understand how decentralized applications (dApps) work, and their role in empowering users with greater control over their digital lives Proof of stake-Discover the Proof of Stake consensus mechanism, its advantages over Proof of Work, and its potential for a more sustainable blockchain future Solidity-Learn about Solidity, the programming language used to write smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain, and its importance in decentralized development Privacy and blockchain-Explore the intersection of privacy and blockchain technology, examining how encryption methods ensure user anonymity Doublespending-Understand the doublespending problem in digital currencies and how blockchain solves this issue to maintain trust and security Decentralized autonomous organization-Delve into DAOs, organizations that operate without central control, and their growing importance in the world of decentralized governance Gavin Wood-Learn about Gavin Wood, cofounder of Ethereum, his contributions to blockchain technology, and his ongoing impact on the crypto space
Available since: 04/22/2025.
Print length: 265 pages.
