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Carve out your niche in the exploding world of blockchain technology Cryptocurrency, NFTs, smart contracts, and ever-more-important business and finance functions—they all run on blockchain. Blockchain For Dummies is the must-have guide to the basics of blockchain. This clear reference breaks down exactly what blockchain technology is, how it’s used across industries, and what it all means for you and your investment portfolio. Learn the latest token standards, emerging tools and platforms, and opportunities that you’ll want to hop aboard. This book demystifies all of it, so you can understand and profit from this major disruptor in the world of finance. Evaluate new ideas and trends, make smarter decisions, and establish your presence on your blockchains of choice. Peek under the hood of the new tech that’s changing finance (and everything else)Learn how blockchain powers cryptocurrency and smart contractsLaunch your own blockchain apps on stable platformsUnderstand and take advantage of blockchain investment opportunitiesInvestors, financial pros, and technologists who need Blockchain 101 will love Blockchain For Dummies. Exploring blockchain to build your personal portfolio? This book has your essentials.
Tiana Laurence is a blockchain entrepreneur, investor, commentator, and writer. She is the author of previous editions of Blockchain For Dummies, coauthor of NFTs For Dummies, and the founder of Laurence Innovations, a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on emerging tech and underserved business leaders.
Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Blockchain 5Chapter 1: Introducing Blockchain 7Chapter 2: Picking a Blockchain 19Chapter 3: Getting Your Hands on Blockchain 27Part 2: Developing Your Knowledge 41Chapter 4: Beholding the Bitcoin Blockchain 43Chapter 5: Encountering the Ethereum Blockchain 55Chapter 6: Uncovering the Cardano Blockchain 83Chapter 7: Finding the Polkadot Blockchain 95Chapter 8: Examining the Solana Blockchain 109Part 3: Powerful Blockchain Platforms 123Chapter 9: Getting Your Hands on Hyperledger 125Chapter 10: Applying Microsoft Azure 137Chapter 11: Getting Busy with IBM 149Part 4: Industry Impacts 161Chapter 12: Financial Technology 163Chapter 13: Real Estate 173Chapter 14: Insurance 183Chapter 15: Government 193Chapter 16: Other Industries 207Part 5: The Part of Tens 217Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Free Blockchain Resources 219Chapter 18: Ten Rules to Never Break on the Blockchain 225Chapter 19: Ten Top Metaverse Projects 233Index 239