Blockchain for Decision Makers: A systematic guide to using blockchain for improving your business
Authors: Romain Tormen
ISBN-10: 1838552278
ISBN-13: 9781838552275
Released: 2019-09-26
Print Length 页数: 184 pages
Book Description
Understand how blockchain works and explore a variety of strategies to implement it in your organization effectively
In addition to cryptocurrencies,blockchain-based apps are being developed in different industries such as banking,supply chain,and healthcare to achieve digital transformation and enhance user experience. Blockchain is not only about Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies,but also about different technologies such as peer-to-peer networks,consensus mechanisms,and cryptography. These technologies together help sustain trustless environments in which digital value can be transferred between individuals without intermediaries.
This book will help you understand the basics of blockchain such as consensus protocols,decentralized applications,and tokenization. You’ll focus on how blockchain is used today in different industries and the technological challenges faced while implementing a blockchain strategy. The book also enables you,as a decision maker,to understand blockchain from a technical perspective and evaluate its applicability in your business. Finally,you’ll get to grips with blockchain frameworks such as Hyperledger and Quorum and their usability.
By the end of this book,you’ll have learned about the current use cases of blockchain and be able to implement a blockchain strategy on your own.
What you will learn
Become well-versed with how blockchain works
Understand the difference between blockchain and Bitcoin
Learn how blockchain is being used in different industry verticals such as finance and retail
Delve into the technological and organizational challenges of implementing blockchain
Explore the possibilities that blockchain can unlock for decision makers
Choose a blockchain framework best suited for your projects from options such as Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric
contents
1 Basics of Blockchains and the Illustration of Village Beta
2 A Technical Dive into Blockchain
3 Ethereum and Smart Contracts
4 ICOs and Tokenized Fundraising Methods
5 An Economic and Historical Approach of Blockchain
6 Blockchain Legality,Compliance,and Regulation
7 Blockchain for the Business World and Achievements
8 Future Outlook for Blockchain
9 Infrastructures and Cloud-Based Solutions
10 Defining Your Needs
