Mastering Blockchain: A deep dive into distributed ledgers, consensus protocols, smart contracts, DApps, cryptocurrencies, Ethereum, and more, 3rd Edition

Develop a deep understanding of the theoretical foundations of blockchain technology and learn how to write smart contracts and build decentralized applicationsKey FeaturesUpdated with four new chapters on consensus algorithms, Ethereum 2.0, tokenization, and enterprise blockchainsDive deep into foundational pillars of blockchain technology such as decentralization, cryptography, and consensus protocolsGet to grips with Solidity, Web3, cryptocurrencies, smart contract development and solve scalability, security, and privacy issuesDiscover the architecture of different distributed ledger platforms including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Hyperledger Fabric, Hyperledger Sawtooth, Corda, and QuorumBook DescriptionBlockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, and it has applications in finance, government, media, and many other industries. With a legacy of providing technologists with executable insights, the third edition of Mastering Blockchain is thoroughly revised and updated with the latest blockchain research, including four new chapters on consensus algorithms, Serenity (Ethereum 2.0), tokenization, and enterprise blockchains.Apart from covering the basics, including blockchain's technical underpinnings, cryptography, and consensus protocols, this book provides you with expert knowledge on decentralization, decentralized application development on Ethereum, Bitcoin, alternative coins, smart contracts, alternative blockchains, and Hyperledger.Furthermore, you will explore how to implement blockchain solutions beyond cryptocurrencies, such as the Internet of Things with blockchain, blockchain scalability, enterprise blockchains, and tokenization using blockchain, and the future scope of this fascinating and disruptive technology.By the end of this book, you will have gained a thorough understanding of the various facets of blockchain technology and be comfortable applying them to diverse real-world scenarios.What you will learnGrasp the mechanisms behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and alternative cryptocurrenciesUnderstand cryptography and its usage in blockchain technologyUnderstand the theoretical foundations of smart contractsDevelop decentralized applications using Solidity, Remix, Truffle, Ganache, and DrizzleIdentify and examine applications of blockchain beyond cryptocurrenciesUnderstand the architecture and development of Ethereum 2.0Explore research topics and the future scope of blockchain technologyWho this book is forIf you are a technologist, business executive, a student or an enthusiast who wishes to explore the fascinating world of blockchain technology, smart contracts, decentralized applications and distributed systems then this book is for you. Basic familiarity with a beginner-level command of a programming language would be a plus.Table of ContentsBlockchain 101DecentralizationSymmetric CryptographyPublic Key CryptographyConsensus AlgorithmsIntroducing BitcoinThe Bitcoin Network and PaymentsBitcoin Clients and APIsAlternative CoinsSmart ContractsEthereum 101Further EthereumEthereum Development EnvironmentDevelopment Tools and FrameworksIntroducing Web3SerenityHyperledgerTokenizationBlockchain - Outside of CurrenciesEnterprise BlockchainScalability and Other ChallengesCurrent Landscape and What's Next