Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps + 5 Steps Beyond the Basics - Tapa blanda

Drescher, Daniel

 
9798868818523: Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps + 5 Steps Beyond the Basics
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ISBN 13: 9798868818523
Editorial: APRESS L.P., 2026

Sinopsis

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. Terminology is explained through pictures, analogies, and metaphors.

This book bridges the gap that exists 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.

What You'll Learn

  • What the blockchain is
  • Why it is needed and what problem it solves
  • Why there is so much excitement about the blockchain and its potential
  • Major components and their purpose
  • How various components of the blockchain work and interact
  • Limitations, why they exist, and what has been done to overcome them
  • Major application scenarios

Who This Book Is For

Everyone who wants to get a general idea of what blockchain technology is, how it works, and how it will potentially change the financial system as we know it


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Acerca del autor

Daniel Drescher is an experienced banking professional who has held positions in electronic security trading in a range of banks. His recent activities have focused on automation, machine learning and big data in the context of security trading. Amongst others, Daniel holds a Doctorate in Econometrics from the Technical University of Berlin and an MSc in Software Engineering from the University of Oxford.

De la contraportada

Learn the basics of blockchain technology in 25 concise steps. Featuring five additional steps, this updated version explores new developments within blockchain, such as Proof of Stake, Smart Contracts, Blockchain Oracles, Tokenization and Non-Functional Tokens, Decentralized Finance, Crypto Currencies, and Stable Coins.

 

Delivered in a light and conversational manner, author Daniel Drescher explains the fundamentals of software engineering, the required terminology, and points out the reasons why the blockchain is needed. Like the previous edition, no mathematical formulas, program code, or computer science jargon are used. No previous knowledge in computer science, mathematics, programming, or cryptography is required. Terminology is explained through pictures, analogies, and metaphors.

 

Using a fluent and straightforward approach, Blockchain Basics, Second Edition bridges the gap between purely technical and business-focused books by explaining both concepts and their roles in business-relevant applications. 

 

What You'll Learn

·        What the blockchain is, why it is needed, and what problems it solves

·        Limitations, why they exist, and what has been done to overcome them

·        Major application scenarios

·        The value of Proof of Stake, Tokenization and Non-Functional Tokens, and Smart Contracts

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Editorial
APRESS L.P.
Año de publicación
2026
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 13 
9798868818523
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de edición
2
Número de páginas
335
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