Mastering Bitcoin: Unlocking Digital CryptocurrenciesWant to join the technological revolution that’s taking the world of finance by storm? Mastering Bitcoin is your guide through the seemingly complex world of bitcoin, providing the requisite knowledge to help you participate in the internet of money. Whether you’re building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this practical book is essential reading. Bitcoin, the first successful decentralized digital currency, is still in its infancy and it’s already spawned a multi-billion dollar global economy. This economy is open to anyone with the knowledge and passion to participate. Mastering Bitcoin provides you with the knowledge you need (passion not included). This book includes:
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction | 1 |
Chapter 2 How Bitcoin Works | 15 |
Chapter 3 The Bitcoin Client | 31 |
Chapter 4 Keys Addresses Wallets | 61 |
Chapter 5 Transactions | 111 |
Chapter 6 The Bitcoin Network | 139 |
Chapter 7 The Blockchain | 161 |
Chapter 8 Mining and Consensus | 175 |
Chapter 9 Alternative Chains Currencies and Applications | 217 |
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Mastering Bitcoin: Unlocking Digital Crypto-currencies Andreas M. Antonopoulos No preview available - 2014 |