Publisher's Synopsis
This book begins by explaining the basics of blockchain technology, including its history, platforms, and features. It further covers the cryptographic techniques that keep blockchain secure, like encryption and hash functions. The book also explains smart contracts, agreements coded directly into the software, and how they work in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Additionally, this book guides you through enterprise blockchain platforms like IBM Blockchain, Hyperledger, Quorum, and R3 Corda, highlighting their components and real-world use cases. This book also includes quantum computing, its principles, and how it poses security challenges for blockchain. Finally, it touches on post-quantum cryptography and the idea of quantum blockchain, exploring their potential to enhance security and efficiency in the future.
