Schar, Fabian

Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptoassets

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ISBN 13:: 9780262539166
author:: Schar, Fabian
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: MIT Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 17.8 centimetres (0.37 kg
Genre:: Computers, Computer Science, General,
Condition:: New
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Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptoassets A Comprehensive Introduction by Fabian Schar and Aleksander Berentsen is an introduction to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology that begins from the perspective of monetary economics. This book provides a nontechnical discussion of monetary theory, enabling readers to understand how cryptocurrencies are a radical departure from existing monetary instruments. The book then delves into technical aspects of Bitcoin, covering topics such as the network, communications protocol, mathematics underpinning decentralized validation, and game theory. It also discusses specific issues and applications, including price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and central bank cryptocurrencies, as well as alternative applications like decentralized verification and attestation, tokens, and smart contracts. Suitable for classroom use and as a reference for practitioners, this book offers practical advice on getting started with Bitcoin, along with end-of-chapter exercises to test knowledge.

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