Overview
This monograph provides a comprehensive and rigorous exposition of the basic concepts and most important modern research results concerning blockchain and its applications. The book includes the required cryptographic fundamentals underpinning the blockchain technology, since understanding of the concepts of cryptography involved in the design of blockchain is necessary for mastering the security guarantees furnished by blockchain. It also contains an introduction to cryptographic primitives, and separate chapters on bitcoin, ethereum and smart contracts, public blockchain, private blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain applications.This volume is of great interest to active researchers who are keen to develop novel applications of blockchain in the field of their investigatio. Further, it is also beneficial for industry practitioners as well as undergraduate students in computing and information technology.
The book, Blockchain Foundations and Applications (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9783031096693 in Paperback by Xun Yi, Xuechao Yang, Andrei Kelarev, Kwok Yan Lam, Zahir Tari may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
08/21/2022
ISBN-13:
9783031096693
Pages:
121
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
