Computers - Blockchain

The Future and FinTech examines the fundamental financial technologies and its growing impact on the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sectors. With global investment amounting to more than $100 billion in 2020, the proliferation of FinTech has underpinned the direction payments, loans, wealth...

This book covers the growing convergence between Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for Big Data, Multi-Agent systems, the Internet of Things and 5G technologies. Using real case studies and project outcomes, it illustrates the intricate details of blockchain in these real-life scenarios. The contributions from...

From the coauthor of the bestseller Blockchain Revolution comes the foundational book on cryptoassets, decentralized finance, and the transformation of value. In tune with the crypto Zeitgeist, Alex Tapscott brings us a well-researched and highly accessible book on the peer-to-peer marketplaces and open economic...

Our book explains the movement to establish online trust through the decentralization of value, identity, and data ownership. This movement is part of 'Web 3.0', the idea that individuals rather than institutions will control and benefit from online social and economic activities. Blockchain technologies...

Bitcoin Evangelism is a resource for helping everyday people understand the emerging technologies known as Bitcoin and blockchain. But this book goes beyond that in order to help readers fundamentally understand why these things have value, why they are different than what we currently...

Have you heard about Cryptocurrencies and their amazing rise to prominence?Have you often wondered if you could invest in them and make money?This book has everything you need to succeed!Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies encrypted to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify...

Are you curious about the buzz surrounding blockchain technology but don't know where to start? This book is the perfect introduction for anyone looking to understand the basics of blockchain and its impact on the world of finance and technology. This comprehensive guide covers...

Are you an artist/designer and want to sell your digital creations?Crypto Art is the Solution!Today you can profit from selling your digital works through the disruptive NFT revolution, even if you are not a cryptocurrency expert NFTs are rapidly spreading in the world of...

Blockchain technology has great potential to radically change our socio-economic systems by guaranteeing secure transactions between untrusted entities, reducing costs, and simplifying many processes. However, employing blockchain techniques in sustainable applications development for smart cities still has some technical challenges and limitations. Blockchain Technologies...

The social landscape is undergoing a global change with the emergence of e-payment and blockchain technology. This new technology changes the ways in which consumers and businesses interact with each other. This dynamic offers both opportunities and challenges to the socioeconomic landscape. It is...

Blockchain is the most disruptive technology to emerge in the last decade. The evolution of cryptocurrencies has carried with it a revolution in digital economics that has catapulted the application of blockchain technology to a new level across a variety of industries, including banking,...

Web3 may be the next big disrupter in business. Don't be caught unprepared.Blockchain and crypto aren't just for speculators anymore--they're the backbone of the rising decentralized internet. Web3 has the potential to rewrite the past decade's rules: monopolies may be shattered, the web could...

What is this craze of NFTs? Why is the world going insanely crazy about it? How to comfort ourselves to enter this world of Crypto Collectibles?Well, if these questions sound you interesting, consider the path to explore what it really is?Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) have...

Web3 may be the next big disrupter in business. Don't be caught unprepared.Blockchain and crypto aren't just for speculators anymore--they're the backbone of the rising decentralized internet. Web3 has the potential to rewrite the past decade's rules: monopolies may be shattered, the web could...

A leading legal scholar offers a compelling new theory to explain the meteoric rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and their impact on art, business, entertainment, and society and explains how they are revolutionizing our understanding of ownership.If you buy an NFT, do you own...

Artificial Intelligence is already embedded in much of our daily lives and it's increasingly moving into realms that impact authors and the publishing industry. We need to embrace the opportunities and engage in conversations around possible threats in order to reinvent our industry for...

The crypto era has arrived, and business will never be the same.Real applications of crypto technology are growing exponentially: cryptocurrency payments are moving frictionlessly across borders; NFTs are generating real value for creators and consumers alike; and new blockchain-enabled business models are being built...

Do you want to know why Internet titans such as Facebook are rebranding as Metaverse platforms? Or what augmented reality, gaming, NFTs, blockchain technology, and virtual real estate have to do with the Metaverse? If so, you need to keep reading...You've probably heard of...

The undisputed original design manual explaining the what, why, and how of the blockchain.The Internet is being rewired by new technology layers called blockchains, which pose a danger to older legacy systems and enterprises that rely on centralized services. A blockchain's primary goal is...

Nouns are dripping in personality making them easy to bond with. Unlike the cartoon pictures that people bonded with growing upin the late 20th Century, no one owns the Nouns look. That means we all get to enjoy Nouns and can introduce the Nouns...

A leading legal scholar offers a compelling new theory to explain the meteoric rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and their impact on art, business, entertainment, and society and explains how they are revolutionizing our understanding of ownership.If you buy an NFT, do you own...

Financial crime is a trillion-dollar industry that is likely to continue to grow exponentially unless new strategies of prevention and control can be developed. This book covers a wide range of topics related to financial crime commission, victimization, prevention, and control. The chapters included...

Smart Cities: Blockchain-Based Systems, Networks, and Data examines the various components that make up a smart city. It focuses on infrastructure, processes, and services and outlines approaches for services such as health, transport, energy, and more. With an underlying emphasis on blockchain networks, the...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of blockchain for 6G-enabled network-based applications. Following the key services of blockchain technology, this book will be instrumental to ideate and understand the necessities, challenges, and various case studies of different 6G-based applications. The emphasis is on understanding...

How companies can gain strategic advantage by developing blockchain capabilities. Blockchain is far more than cryptocurrency. Regarded for a decade as complex and with limited application, blockchain has now matured to be on the verge of fully realizing its disruptive potential. In Enterprise Strategy...

What is the Metaverse, exactly? Why is everyone going nuts over this? Why has it become such a fascination in the digital world? How to content ourselves with the concept of the Metaverse?So, if these questions spark your interest, why not take on a...

What is the Metaverse, exactly? Why is everyone going nuts over this? Why has it become such a fascination in the digital world? How to content ourselves with the concept of the Metaverse?So, if these questions spark your interest, why not take on a...

The crypto era has arrived, and business will never be the same.Real applications of crypto technology are growing exponentially: cryptocurrency payments are moving frictionlessly across borders; NFTs are generating real value for creators and consumers alike; and new blockchain-enabled business models are being built...

For ten months, from March to December 2020, bitcoin rose from $3,800 to over $31,000. I witnessed the entire rise and talked about many of its major movements in my newsletter, Crypto is Easy. Along the way, I discovered how greedy, fearful, and beautiful...

"In her ground-breaking new book, Elizebeth calls on leaders and talent evangelists to usher in a new age of connection and collaboration. Insightful and easily understood, this book will help you thrive."-MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author of Triggers, Mojo, and What...

Have you heard of the Metaverse?Is it possible to make money with the Metaverse?If I've piqued your curiosity, then keep reading The Metaverse is the successor to the mobile internet. Metaverse is a persistent 3D virtual world, a network of interconnected experiences and devices,...

If only you knew how, would you take the steps necessary to invest in emerging cryptocurrency projects that grow by 100% and even 1000%?You are in a unique position to take advantage of the same tools the big players on Wall Street do. With...

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Digital Strategy 2030 aims as a catalyst for regional cooperation on digital technologies among the program's member countries.The strategy provides a mechanism to promote policy design, capacity building, and dialogue on digital technologies to address social and...

Suddenly everyone is talking about cryptocurrencies.In the office, at the restaurant, on the subway: they are on everyone's lips.But how many understand them? The answer is surprising: very few.And you are not among those.This brings you stress. You are afraid of missing an opportunity,...

Financial Management in the Digital Economy adopts an integrated approach to synthesize the various areas in finance into a consolidated framework and implements the theories and practices in the world of digital economy. The first part of this book extends the fundamentals of asset...

"The key objectives of the book are to explore the strengths of blockchain adaptation in manufacturing industries and logistics management, presenting different use cases of and future research trends"--Author: S. B. GoyalISBN-10: 1799886972ISBN-13: 9781799886976Publisher: Business Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2022Pages: 316Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.25lbsSize: 11.00h x...

Have you sat around looking at the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies skyrocket without getting in on some of the action? This beginners guide will teach you how to make an extra income on the side in this new global emerging cryptoasset space.The...

Are you tired of trying to learn about Blockchain, about Bitcoin, and about cryptocurrency through books and websites filled with jargon, technicalities leaving your head spinning?Do you wish you had a guide that can lead you to understand both how crypto works and allow...

Blockchain technology has great potential to radically change our socio-economic systems by guaranteeing secure transactions between untrusted entities, reducing costs, and simplifying many processes. However, employing blockchain techniques in sustainable applications development for smart cities still has some technical challenges and limitations. Blockchain Technologies...

Take your first step into the Blockchain Revolution! What exactly is a blockchain and how does it work? Why does everyone, from technical experts to business tycoons believe bitcoin and Web3 to be a ground-breaking combination that will have a bigger impact on society...

What is this craze of NFTs? Why is the world going insanely crazy about it? How to comfort ourselves to enter this world of Crypto Collectibles?Well, if these questions sound you interesting, consider the path to explore what it really is?Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) have...

Have you heard about Cryptocurrencies and their amazing rise to prominence?Have you often wondered if you could invest in them and make money?This book has everything you need to succeed!Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies encrypted to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify...

The first era of the digital age spanned mainframes, minicomputers, the personal computer, the Internet, the World Wide Web, social media, mobility, the cloud, and big data. We're now entering a second era where digital technologies permeate everything. Such inventions as machine learning, robotics,...

Some experts say that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies 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 Silicon Valley leaders from Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, Bubble or Revolution cuts through the hype to...

Get a grip on NFTs and learn how to get in the game It's not often that a brand-new investment comes along that revolutionizes how we buy and sell digital assets. But that's what non-fungible tokens (NFTs) did. Built on blockchain tech, NFTs are...

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...

Do all trends come and go? How about a trend that changes the world forever or creates a new world entirely?Now, this is where the intrigue begins. There is so much going on in the world, some of which we cannot see with our...

A beautifully produced anthology of crypto-artist, writer, and hacker Rhea Myers's pioneering blockchain art, along with a selection of her essays, reviews, and fictions. DAO? BTC? NFT? ETH? ART? WTF? HODL as OG crypto-artist, writer, and hacker Rhea Myers searches for faces in cryptographic...

In this book, we take you on a fun, hands-on and pragmatic journey to learning decentralized application (DApp) development on the Ethereum blockchain using the Solidity programming language. You'll start building your first Ethereum smart contract within minutes. Every section is written in a...

The future will be increasingly distributed. As the publicity surrounding Bitcoin and blockchain has shown, distributed technology and business models are gaining popularity. Yet the disruptive potential of this technology is often obscured by hype and misconception. This detailed guide distills the complex, fast...