Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain
Author: Antonopoulos, Andreas
Brand: O'Reilly Media
Edition: 2
Features:
- Brand New in box. The product ships with all relevant accessories
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 411
Release Date: 25-07-2017
Part Number: 9781491954386
Details: Join the technological revolution thatâ??s taking the financial world by storm. Mastering Bitcoin is your guide through the seemingly complex world of bitcoin, providing the knowledge you need to participate in the internet of money. Whether youâ??re building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this revised and expanded second edition provides essential detail to get you started.
Bitcoin, the first successful decentralized digital currency, is still in its early stages and yet itâ??s already spawned a multi-billion-dollar global economy open to anyone with the knowledge and passion to participate. Mastering Bitcoin provides the knowledge. You simply supply the passion.
The second edition includes: A broad introduction of bitcoin and its underlying blockchainâ??ideal for non-technical users, investors, and business executives An explanation of the technical foundations of bitcoin and cryptographic currencies for developers, engineers, and software and systems architects Details of the bitcoin decentralized network, peer-to-peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and security principles New developments such as Segregated Witness, Payment Channels, and Lightning Network A deep dive into blockchain applications, including how to combine the building blocks offered by this platform into higher-level applications User stories, analogies, examples, and code snippets illustrating key technical concepts
EAN: 9781491954386
Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.0 x 0.9 inches
Languages: English