Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: A Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Guidebook for Everyone

Blockchain has been the most hyped technology in the last decade. Though blockchain technology is being overhyped somewhat, it has the potential to disrupt many existing industries. Many start-ups, MNCs, governments, non-profit organizations and individuals have developed and implemented blockchain-based applications. Blockchain has crept into our daily life as we are bombarded with news from social media, web portals and advertisements. As a result, nearly everyone is talking about cryptocurrency today. However, most people still do not understand blockchain, the technology that powers cryptocurrencies. Therefore, I have written this book with the hope to help everyone understand blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies better.This book is a comprehensive guide covering fundamental and advanced topics such as:•Storing your cryptocurrencies securely in crypto wallets•Smart contracts•dApps•Enterprise blockchain frameworks like Hyperledger and Corda•How to conduct ICO and IEO•DeFi •Blockchain for financial services•Blockchain for supply chain management•Building a digital government with blockchain•HR transformation powered by blockchainThe book also covers technical topics such as:•Improving scalability with Plasma•Storing blockchain data on IPFS•Writing smart contracts with Solidity•Developing DApps•Developing ERC-20 tokens•Setting up a private Ethereum blockchain•Creating a multisig wallet•Creating an automotive supply chain management blockchain platform with Hyperledger Fabric