Blockchain Or Die

Author : Eric Guthrie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0997933232

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Blockchain Or Die by Eric Guthrie Pdf

Blockchain or Die is a business book, training book and a resource book in one book. Blockchains and cryptocurrencies are transforming currencies, business, technology, law, government and most industries. Organizations that adopt this new technology will thrive and organizations that do not adopt will miss the competitive advantages including: investments, sales, new customers, marketing and many other benefits. In other words, organizations that do not adopt blockchain technology may "die". Hence the title "Blockchain or Die." Consider these questions: -Have you heard of cryptocurrencies or blockchains but don't know how to start?-Do you have a basic understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchains but don't have time to research and read all of the articles, books and blogs to improve your knowledge?-Do you want to know how to use and profit from cryptocurrencies and blockchains?-Do you need guidance to incorporate blockchain technology in your organization?If you answered, "yes" to any of these questions, Blockchain or Die can help you find the blockchain solution that fits your needs. Blockchain or Die is a succinct, yet comprehensive "one-stop-shop" for anyone who wants to increase their understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchains. Unlike most other books on this topic, Blockchain or Die includes action items at the end of every chapter so you not only learn about this new technology, you are given achievable steps on how to use this new technology.Blockchain or Die is not just a purchase; it's an investment in your future. Her Excellency Audrey Marks Ambassador of Jamaica to the United StatesBlockchain or Die is an informative combination of business, technology and law written in plain language. As the Managing Partner for the Cogent Law Group, I have read my fair share of blockchain content and Blockchain or Die gives the reader the core legal information they need to understand cryptocurrency and blockchain regulations. The best part is Eric gives the reader the resources to educate themselves on this topic. Once you read Blockchain or Die, especially the chapter on cryptocurrency regulations, you will know the basics and how to stay informed.Thomas Goldstein, Esq.Managing Partner, The Cogent Law GroupBlockchain or Die is an excellent book, and the secret sauce is the "Success Strategy Action Items" at the end of each chapter. There are many books and articles on cryptocurrencies and blockchains, but Eric uses the action items to really engage readers. Eric uses the same educational interactive experience in Blockchain or Die as his blockchain trainings. As the Executive Director of the Government Blockchain Association, I recommend reading Blockchain or Die and follow the recommended action items to start your blockchain experience.

Author : Nils Braun-Dubler,Hans-Peter Gier,Tetiana Bulatnikova,Manuel Langhart,Manuela Merki,Florian Roth,Antoine Burret,Simon Perdrisat
Publisher : vdf Hochschulverlag AG
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783728140166

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Blockchain: Capabilities, Economic Viability, and the Socio-Technical Environment by Nils Braun-Dubler,Hans-Peter Gier,Tetiana Bulatnikova,Manuel Langhart,Manuela Merki,Florian Roth,Antoine Burret,Simon Perdrisat Pdf

Blockchain is widely considered a new key technology. The Foundation for Technology Assessment (TA-SWISS) has proposed a comprehensive assessment of blockchain technologies. With this publication, TA-SWISS provides the much-needed social contextualisation of blockchain. The first, more technical part of the study takes an in-depth look at how blockchain functions and examines the economic potential of this technology. By analysing multiple real-world applications, the study sheds light on where the blockchain has advantages over traditional applications and where existing technologies continue to be the better solution. The second part of the study examines how blockchain became mainstream. It explores the origins of blockchain in the early history of information technology and computer networks. The study also reveals the impact blockchain has on industrial and public spaces. Finally, it discusses the social implications and challenges of blockchain against the background of a new socio-technical environment.

Author : Aditya Agashe,Parth Detroja,Neel Mehta
Publisher : Paravane Ventures
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578528150

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Blockchain Bubble Or Revolution by Aditya Agashe,Parth Detroja,Neel Mehta Pdf

Some experts say that cryptocurrencies and blockchains are just a scam; others say they're "the most important invention since the internet." It's hard to tell who's right. Authored by Product Managers from Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, Bubble or Revolution cuts through the hype to offer a balanced, comprehensive, and accessible analysis of blockchains and cryptocurrencies. You'll learn the core concepts of these technologies and understand their strengths and weaknesses from real-world case studies; dive deep into their technical, economic, political, and legal complexities; and gain insights about their future from exclusive interviews with dozens of tech industry leaders. No coding or math needed! Are cryptocurrencies and blockchains a bubble or a revolution? We'll help you decide for yourself. What's inside: Bitcoin and the blockchain How Bitcoin and blockchains work from a technical perspective with no assumed technical knowledge Satoshi Nakamoto and the history of Bitcoin, the original blockchain A thorough overview of crucial crypto concepts (eg. blocks, keys, mining, nodes, etc.) Frameworks for understanding when it actually makes sense to use blockchain Major application scenarios for blockchain and cryptocurrencies and where it'll fall flat Public blockchains and altcoins Emerging trends in blockchain technology What you should know before buying any cryptocurrency An overview of Etherum and smart contracts An overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the top altcoins and stable coins, including Monero (XMR), Tether (USDT), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Alternatives to blockchain and cryptocurrencies New kinds of decentralized ledger technology (dlt) The economics of both traditional payment methods and cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency security best practices and major breach case studies Private blockchains How blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and traditional banking and finance will interact with one another in the future Public blockchains vs private blockchains Limitations and shortcomings of public blockchains and cryptocurrencies The role of blockchain in the strategy of top tech companies like Facebook and Microsoft Case studies of how non-tech companies are effectively utilizing blockchain (eg. Walmart using it to prevent foodborne illness) Business blockchain case studies ranging from gaming (e.g. Xbox) to cloud services (e.g. Microsoft Azure's blockchain-as-a-service and Amazon's AWS offering) Blockchain's use for big data, internet of things (IoT), and machine learning (ML) Cryptocurrency regulation and policy ICOs vs STOs vs IPOs ICOs' status as securities The SEC's STO rules and Reg A+/CF/D/S KYC and AML laws The debate over whether cryptocurrencies are securities The official stance of various countries on crypto An overview of crypto policy and regulatory hurdles The role of crypto in emerging markets and China Digital democracy and voting on the blockchain The future of decentralized technology If, how, and when the tokenization of national currencies will play out Facebook and WhatsApp's upcoming cryptocurrencies Currency tokenization and China's efforts to tokenize the yuan Blockchain, IoT, and the tangle Cryptocurrencies vs. fiat vs. the gold standard Predictions about the future of money, business, and currency Why blockchains would do better on Mars than Earth

Author : Andreas M. Antonopoulos,Olaoluwa Osuntokun,René Pickhardt
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781492054818

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Mastering the Lightning Network by Andreas M. Antonopoulos,Olaoluwa Osuntokun,René Pickhardt Pdf

The Lightning Network (LN) is a rapidly growing second-layer payment protocol that works on top of Bitcoin to provide near-instantaneous transactions between two parties. With this practical guide, authors Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Olaoluwa Osuntokun, and Rene Pickhardt explain how this advancement will enable the next level of scale for Bitcoin, increasing speed and privacy while reducing fees. Ideal for developers, systems architects, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to gain a better understanding of LN, this book demonstrates why experts consider LN a critical solution to Bitcoin's scalability problem. You'll learn how LN has the potential to support far more transactions than today's financial networks. This book examines: How the Lightning Network addresses the challenge of blockchain scaling The Basis of Lightning Technology (BOLT) standards documents The five layers of the Lightning Network Protocol Suite LN basics, including wallets, nodes, and how to operate one Lightning payment channels, onion routing, and gossip protocol Finding paths across payment channels to transport Bitcoin off-chain from sender to recipient

Author : Ramon Tarruella
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1729419011

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Blockchain Secrets by Ramon Tarruella Pdf

In the last decade, the buzz around cryptocurrency has become fever pitched. More and more people are looking to invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, in hopes of making it rich. While the buzz and hype surrounding cryptocurrency doesn't seem like it is going to die down anytime soon, the underlying foundation of Bitcoin, is starting to take center stage.If you're like a majority of the population, you probably have a lot of questions about blockchain technology and the hype surrounding the emerging technology.Here's what you'll discover with this powerful guide: The history behind blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and money. Learn the blockchain basics and how the technology works. Discover the business of blockchain and what industries will benefit from using the technology.Learn about proof of work versus proof of stake and which one is better when it comes to blockchain technology.Discover all the benefits of blockchain technology and how it will change the future of the Internet and life as we know it. Gain insights into the risks and challenges that blockchain technology presents and discover major hurdles for it becoming mainstream.Discover whether or not blockchain technology is right for you and your business. Uncover blockchain implementation mistakes and how you can avoid making them. And much more

Author : Tiana Laurence
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781119555018

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Blockchain For Dummies by Tiana Laurence Pdf

Unravel the mysteries of blockchains Blockchain technologies are disrupting some of the world’s biggest industries. Blockchain For Dummies provides a fast way to catch up with the essentials of this quickly evolving tech. Written by an author involved in founding and analyzing blockchain solutions, this book serves to help those who need to understand what a blockchain can do (and can't do). This revised edition walks you through how a blockchainsecurely records data across independent networks. It offers a tour of some of the world’s best-known blockchains, including those that power Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It also provides a glance at how blockchain solutions are affecting the worlds of finance, supply chain management, insurance, and governments. Get a clear picture of what a blockchain can do Learn how blockchains rule cryptocurrency and smart contracts Discover current blockchains and how each of them work Test blockchain apps Blockchain has become the critical buzzword in the world of financial technology and transaction security — and now you can make sense of it with the help of this essential guide.

Author : Tiago M. Fernández-Caramés,Paula Fraga-Lamas
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781789840933

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Advances in the Convergence of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence by Tiago M. Fernández-Caramés,Paula Fraga-Lamas Pdf

Blockchain (BC) and artificial intelligence (AI) are currently two of the hottest computer science topics and their future seems bright. However, their convergence is not straightforward, and more research is needed in both fields. Thus, this book presents some of the latest advances in the convergence of BC and AI, gives useful guidelines for future researchers on how BC can help AI and how AI can become smarter, thanks to the use of BC. This book specifically analyzes the past of BC through the history of Bitcoin and then looks into the future: from massive internet-of-things (IoT) deployments, to the so-called metaverse, and to the next generation of AI-powered BC-based cyber secured applications.

Author : Kurt Tasche
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798668968930

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Blockchain Explained by Kurt Tasche Pdf

"Finally! Discover What Blockchain is and the Secrets Behind Blockchain Technology"Unlock the Secrets to Blockchain Technology with This Ultimate Guide to Blockchain and The Future of the Internet. In the last decade, the buzz around cryptocurrency has become fever pitched. More and more people are looking to invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, in hopes of making it rich. While the buzz and hype surrounding cryptocurrency doesn't seem like it is going to die down anytime soon, the underlying foundation of Bitcoin, is starting to take center stage. As more and more information emerges about blockchain, the technology that Bitcoin runs on, the more questions people have about blockchain technology.The Most Common Questions Asked About Blockchain. Here are some of the most common questions that people have regarding blockchain technology and how it could impact them. What is blockchain? What is a private blockchain? What is a smart contract? How is blockchain related to Bitcoin and Ethereum? Can I use blockchain technology? What does blockchain have to do with Bitcoin? What is mining in regards to blockchain technology? What makes blockchain so secure and how does this relate to me? How is blockchain going to change the world? If you're like a majority of the population, you've probably asked these questions and more about blockchain technology and the hype surrounding the emerging technology. The key to fully understanding blockchain technology and deciding if it is something that you should invest in, is diving in and doing the research. Fortunately, this book will discuss what blockchain technology is and how it can be used in various industries. You'll learn blockchain basics and see how it is changing the face and future of the Internet.

Author : Timi Ajiboye,Luis Buenaventura,Lily Liu
Publisher : Whispering Candle
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1641990503

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The Little Bitcoin Book by Timi Ajiboye,Luis Buenaventura,Lily Liu Pdf

You've probably heard about Bitcoin on the news or heard it being discussed by your friends or colleagues. How come the price keeps changing? Is Bitcoin a good investment? How does it even have value? Why do people keep talking about it like it's going to change the world?The Little Bitcoin Book tells the story of what's wrong with money today, and why Bitcoin was invented to provide an alternative to the current system. It describes in simple terms what Bitcoin is, how it works, why it's valuable, and how it affects individual freedom and opportunities of people everywhere - from Nigeria to the Philippines to Venezuela to the United States. This book also includes a Q & A section with some of the most frequently asked questions about Bitcoin.If you want to learn more about this new form of money which continues to gain interest and adoption around the world, then this book is for you.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783759789457

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Author : Mariusz Soltanifar,Mathew Hughes,Lutz Göcke
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030539146

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Digital Entrepreneurship by Mariusz Soltanifar,Mathew Hughes,Lutz Göcke Pdf

This open access book explores the global challenges and experiences related to digital entrepreneurial activities, using carefully selected examples from leading companies and economies that shape world business today and tomorrow. Digital entrepreneurship and the companies steering it have an enormous global impact; they promise to transform the business world and change the way we communicate with each other. These companies use digitalization and artificial intelligence to enhance the quality of decisions and augment their business and customer operations. This book demonstrates how cloud services are continuing to evolve; how cryptocurrencies are traded in the banking industry; how platforms are created to commercialize business, and how, taken together, these developments provide new opportunities in the digitalized era. Further, it discusses a wide range of digital factors changing the way businesses operate, including artificial intelligence, chatbots, voice search, augmented and virtual reality, as well as cyber threats and data privacy management. “Digitalization mirrors the Industrial Revolution’s impact. This book provides a complement of perspectives on the opportunities emanating from such a deep seated change in our economy. It is a comprehensive collection of thought leadership mapped into a very useful framework. Scholars, digital entrepreneurs and practitioners will benefit from this timely work.” Gina O’Connor, Professor of Innovation Management at Babson College, USA “This book defines and delineates the requirements for companies to enable their businesses to succeed in a post-COVID19 world. This book deftly examines how to accomplish and achieve digital entrepreneurship by leveraging cloud computing, AI, IoT and other critical technologies. This is truly a unique “must-read” book because it goes beyond theory and provides practical examples.” Charlie Isaacs, CTO of Customer Connection at Salesforce.com, USA "This book provides digital entrepreneurs useful guidance identifying, validating and building their venture. The international authors developed new perspectives on digital entrepreneurship that can support to create impact ventures.” Felix Staeritz, CEO FoundersLane, Member of the World Economic Forum Digital Leaders Board and bestselling author of FightBack, Germany

Author : Matthias Artzt,Thomas Richter
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403518152

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Handbook of Blockchain Law by Matthias Artzt,Thomas Richter Pdf

Blockchain has become attractive to companies and governments because it promises to solve the age-old problem of mutability in transactions - that is, it makes falsification and recalculation impossible once a transaction has been committed to the technology. However, the perceived complexity of implementing Blockchain calls for an in-depth overview of its key features and functionalities, specifically in a legal context. The systematic and comprehensive approach set forth in this indispensable book, including coverage of existing relevant law in various jurisdictions and practical guidance on how to tackle legal issues raised by the use of Blockchain, ensures a one-stop-shop reference book for anyone considering Blockchain-based solutions or rendering advice with respect to them. Within a clear structure by fields of law allowing for a systematic approach, each contributor - all of them are practitioners experienced with Blockchain projects within their respective areas of expertise - elucidates the implications of Blockchain technology and related legal issues under such headings as the following: technical explanation of Blockchain technology; contract law; regulatory issues and existing regulation in a variety of jurisdictions; data protection and privacy; capital markets; information security; patents and other intellectual property considerations; and antitrust law. Keeping the legal questions and concepts sufficiently generic so that lawyers can benefit from the handbook irrespective of their jurisdiction and legal background, the authors cover such specific characteristics of Blockchain implementation as so-called smart contracts, tokenization, distributed ledger technology, digital securities, recognition of code as law, data privacy challenges and Blockchain joint ventures. Because Blockchain is a relatively new technology still in process and raises a multitude of legal questions, this well-balanced introduction - at a depth that allows non-IT experts to understand the groundwork for legal assessments - provides a solid basis for organizations and their legal advisors in identifying and resolving Blockchain-related issues. Legal practitioners, in-house lawyers, IT professionals and advisors, consultancy firms, Blockchain associations and legal scholars will welcome this highly informative and practical book.

Author : Paul Vigna,Michael J. Casey
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781250114600

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The Truth Machine by Paul Vigna,Michael J. Casey Pdf

"Views differ on bitcoin, but few doubt the transformative potential of Blockchain technology. The Truth Machine is the best book so far on what has happened and what may come along. It demands the attention of anyone concerned with our economic future." —Lawrence H. Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus at Harvard, Former Treasury Secretary From Michael J. Casey and Paul Vigna, the authors of The Age of Cryptocurrency, comes the definitive work on the Internet’s Next Big Thing: The Blockchain. Big banks have grown bigger and more entrenched. Privacy exists only until the next hack. Credit card fraud is a fact of life. Many of the “legacy systems” once designed to make our lives easier and our economy more efficient are no longer up to the task. Yet there is a way past all this—a new kind of operating system with the potential to revolutionize vast swaths of our economy: the blockchain. In The Truth Machine, Michael J. Casey and Paul Vigna demystify the blockchain and explain why it can restore personal control over our data, assets, and identities; grant billions of excluded people access to the global economy; and shift the balance of power to revive society’s faith in itself. They reveal the disruption it promises for industries including finance, tech, legal, and shipping. Casey and Vigna expose the challenge of replacing trusted (and not-so-trusted) institutions on which we’ve relied for centuries with a radical model that bypasses them. The Truth Machine reveals the empowerment possible when self-interested middlemen give way to the transparency of the blockchain, while highlighting the job losses, assertion of special interests, and threat to social cohesion that will accompany this shift. With the same balanced perspective they brought to The Age of Cryptocurrency, Casey and Vigna show why we all must care about the path that blockchain technology takes—moving humanity forward, not backward.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1924 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781799853527

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Research Anthology on Blockchain Technology in Business, Healthcare, Education, and Government by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Even though blockchain technology was originally created as a ledger system for bitcoin to operate on, using it for areas other than cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular as of late. The transparency and security provided by blockchain technology is challenging innovation in a variety of businesses and is being applied in fields that include accounting and finance, supply chain management, and education. With the ability to perform such tasks as tracking fraud and securing the distribution of medical records, this technology is key to the advancement of many industries. The Research Anthology on Blockchain Technology in Business, Healthcare, Education, and Government is a vital reference source that examines the latest scholarly material on trends, techniques, and uses of blockchain technology applications in a variety of industries, and how this technology can further transparency and security. Highlighting a range of topics such as cryptography, smart contracts, and decentralized blockchain, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academics, researchers, industry leaders, managers, healthcare professionals, IT consultants, engineers, programmers, practitioners, government officials, policymakers, and students.

Author : Makoto Yano,Chris Dai,Kenichi Masuda,Yoshio Kishimoto
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811533761

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Blockchain and Crypto Currency by Makoto Yano,Chris Dai,Kenichi Masuda,Yoshio Kishimoto Pdf

This open access book contributes to the creation of a cyber ecosystem supported by blockchain technology in which technology and people can coexist in harmony. Blockchains have shown that trusted records, or ledgers, of permanent data can be stored on the Internet in a decentralized manner. The decentralization of the recording process is expected to significantly economize the cost of transactions. Creating a ledger on data, a blockchain makes it possible to designate the owner of each piece of data, to trade data pieces, and to market them. This book examines the formation of markets for various types of data from the theory of market quality proposed and developed by M. Yano. Blockchains are expected to give data itself the status of a new production factor. Bringing ownership of data to the hands of data producers, blockchains can reduce the possibility of information leakage, enhance the sharing and use of IoT data, and prevent data monopoly and misuse. The industry will have a bright future as soon as better technology is developed and when a healthy infrastructure is created to support the blockchain market.