An introduction to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology; a guide for practitioners and students. Bitcoin and blockchain enable the ownership of virtual property without the need for a central authority. Additionally, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies make up an entirely n…
This volume provides informative chapters on the emerging issues, challenges, and new methods and state-of-the-art technologies on the Internet of Things and blockchain technology. It presents case studies and solutions that can be applied in the current business scenario, resol…
Las primeras cuatro décadas de internet nos han proporcionado, entre otros avances, el correo electrónico, la world wide web, las redes sociales y el almacenamiento en la nube. Todo ello, nos ha permitido reducir los costes de investigar, colaborar e intercambiar información y h…
"Deuxième révolution numérique", "ubérisation ultime", "machine à confiance" ... la blockchain laisse présager une révolution des usages comparable à celle portée par l'Internet dans les années 90. La promesse de la blockchain est en effet majeure : des transactions instantanées…
Introduction -- Money -- Digital money -- Cryptography -- Cryptocurrencies -- Digital tokens -- Blockchain technology -- Initial coin offerings -- Investing -- Conclusion.
The NFT Handbook is a detailed guide on how to create, sell and buy non-fungible tokens without the need for a technical background. Learn exactly what NFTs are, how they evolved, and why they have value. We'll delve into the different types and aspects of NFTs and discuss the d…
"Offering the first scholarly analysis of the economic nature of blockchains and the formation of the blockchain economy, this timely book explores the future of global capitalism. Applying the institutional economics of Ronald Coase and Oliver Williamson, the authors highlight …
"Offering the first scholarly analysis of the economic nature of blockchains and the formation of the blockchain economy, this timely book explores the future of global capitalism. Applying the institutional economics of Ronald Coase and Oliver Williamson, the authors highlight …
Blockchains are the distributed ledger technology that powers Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But blockchains can be used for more than the transfer of tokens - they are a significant new economic infrastructure. This book offers the first scholarly analysis of the economic …
Blockchain for Business is a concise, accessible, and pragmatic guide to both the technology and the opportunities it creates. Authored by three experts from IBM's Enterprise Blockchain practice, it introduces industry-specific and cross-industry use cases, and reviews best-prac…
"From their shadowy origins in Bitcoin to their use by multinational corporations, cryptocurrencies and blockchains are remaking the rules of digital media and society. Meanwhile, regulators, governments, and the public are trying to make sense of it all. In this accessible book…
