Blockchain Basics - A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps (Paperback, 1st ed.)

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

General

Imprint:	Apress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	Daniel Drescher
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	255
Edition:	1st ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4842-2603-2
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Banking Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Databases > Data mining Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Databases > Data security & data encryption Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Artificial intelligence > Knowledge-based systems / expert systems Books > Money & Finance > Banking
LSN:	1-4842-2603-8
Barcode:	9781484226032

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