Blockchain for Dummies (Paperback, 3)

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Blockchain 5

Chapter 1: Introducing Blockchain 7

Chapter 2: Picking a Blockchain 19

Chapter 3: Getting Your Hands on Blockchain 27

Part 2: Developing Your Knowledge 41

Chapter 4: Beholding the Bitcoin Blockchain 43

Chapter 5: Encountering the Ethereum Blockchain 55

Chapter 6: Uncovering the Cardano Blockchain 83

Chapter 7: Finding the Polkadot Blockchain 95

Chapter 8: Examining the Solana Blockchain 109

Part 3: Powerful Blockchain Platforms 123

Chapter 9: Getting Your Hands on Hyperledger 125

Chapter 10: Applying Microsoft Azure 137

Chapter 11: Getting Busy with IBM 149

Part 4: Industry Impacts 161

Chapter 12: Financial Technology 163

Chapter 13: Real Estate 173

Chapter 14: Insurance 183

Chapter 15: Government 193

Chapter 16: Other Industries 207

Part 5: The Part of Tens 217

Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Free Blockchain Resources 219

Chapter 18: Ten Rules to Never Break on the Blockchain 225

Chapter 19: Ten Top Metaverse Projects 233

Index 239