Table of Contents
Introduction
Blockchain Development
Blockchain Solution Architect
Blockchain Quality Engineer
Blockchain Project Manager
Blockchain Applications
Chapter 1: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Blockchain at Its Inception
Blockchain Today
How Does a Blockchain Work?
Different Types of Blockchains
Private Blockchains
Public Blockchains
Consortium Blockchains
What Is Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency Key Features
Characteristics of a Good Cryptocurrency
Chapter 2: Blockchain Programming
Blockchain Programming Fundamentals
Best Programming Languages for Blockchain
C++
Python
JavaScript
Solidity
GOLang
How to Become a Blockchain Programmer
Types of Blockchain Developers
Core Blockchain Developer
Blockchain Software Developer
Chapter 3: Blockchain Finance
The Benefits of Blockchain in Finance
The Possible Drawbacks of Blockchain in Finance
How the Digitization of Financial Instruments Could Impact Finance
Payments
Asset Management
How Does Blockchain Impact Capital Markets
Chapter 4: Bitcoin and Blockchain
What Is Bitcoin?
What Is Bitcoin Mining?
Is It Safe to Buy?
The Ins and Outs of the Bitcoin Blockchain
Chapter 5: Blockchain Security
Blockchain Security Basics
Permissioned Blockchains
Permissionless Blockchains
The Role of Miners in Blockchain
How Blockchain Security Averts Double Spending
Blockchain Security Risks
Blockchain Security in Practice
Conclusion
A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
References