Unblockchain: A Brain-Friendly Guide for Blockchain, from Bitcoin to Ethereum Deep-Dive - Softcover

Centieiro, Henrique

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9887567108 ISBN 13: 9789887567103

Publisher: Centieiro Goncalves Pedro, Henrique, 2021

Synopsis

Why is everyone talking about blockchain? What is it all about?

Wouldn’t it be great if there is something out there that can help you understand the latest trending technology - Blockchain in a relaxed manner with tons of graphics, which is even more fun than a barrel full of monkeys?!

With this book Unblockchain, you will learn how blockchains are architected, what the main technology components are such as cryptography, hashing, applications as well as the constraints and limitations of blockchain.

In this book we are going to cover in dept all the components of blockchains. We are going to understand how the hashing mechanisms work, what the cryptography role is, how transactions are signed and much more! We are also going to look at the blockchain use cases, understand the blockchain architecture and even deploy an Ethereum node and play around with the blockchain.

I will help you to better understand when to use blockchain, the key concepts, the industry jargon and a lot of additional information that will help you interact with stakeholders in any blockchain project you may get involved in.No matter what your background is, you will be able to follow along with this book and do the hands-on!

After this, you will for sure be able to get involved in any blockchain project and to show off your knowledge in front of your pals!

Why does this book look so different?

Based on cognitive science and learning theory researches, Unblockchain uses a visually rich format to engage with your mind, rather than using solely heavy boring text. You will also have a few hands-on that will help you understand the technology by trying it yourself! This multi-sensory book is designed to turn you into a blockchain expert!

About this title

About the Author

For a few years, I (Henrique, you can call me Henri) have been workingin blockchain, project managing different blockchain projects from eCommerce tosupply-chain and trade finance. Working as a Senior Project Manager for a large financial institution, Ihave successfully supported the implementation of blockchain and fintechsolutions for trade finance and for the fintech industry. Experienced inEthereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda and other technologies, I have also beenproviding blockchain training to different institutions and the fintechcommunity and universities. With 15 years of experience in the financialindustry (18 years to be exact if we start counting since the first forex andstock investments), I am extremely passionate about new technologies, cloud,fintech and AI's future, my girlfriend's silly jokes, dogs and undergroundhip-hop.

From the Back Cover

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN WITH THIS BOOK

Why is everyone talking about blockchain? What is it all about? Wouldn't it be great if there is something out there that can help you understand the latest trending technology - Blockchain in a relaxed manner with tons of graphics, which is even more fun than a barrel full of monkeys?!

With this book Unblockchain, you will learn how blockchains are architected, what the main technology components are such as cryptography, hashing, applications as well as the constraints and limitations of blockchain.

I will help you to better understand when to use blockchain, the key concepts, the industry jargon and a lot of additional information that will help you interact with stakeholders in any blockchain project you may get involved in.

No matter what your background is, you will be able to follow along with this book and do the hands-on! After this, you will for sure be able to get involved in any blockchain project and to show off your knowledge in front of your pals!


WHY DOES THIS BOOKLOOK SO DIFFERENT?

Based on cognitive science and learning theory researches, Unblockchain uses a visually rich format to engage with your mind, rather than using solely heavy boring text. You will also have a few hands-on that will help you understand the technology by trying it yourself! This multi-sensory book is designed to turn you into a blockchain expert!

Edition details

• Publisher: Centieiro Goncalves Pedro, Henrique
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9887567108
• ISBN 13: 9789887567103
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 327