{"product_id":"blockchain-for-dummies-isbn-9781394159666","title":"Blockchain For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarve out your niche in the exploding world of blockchain technology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cryptocurrency, NFTs, smart contracts, and ever-more-important business and finance functions—they all run on blockchain. \u003ci\u003eBlockchain For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeek under the hood of the new tech that’s changing finance (and everything else)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how blockchain powers cryptocurrency and smart contracts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaunch your own blockchain apps on stable platforms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand and take advantage of blockchain investment opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvestors, financial pros, and technologists who need Blockchain 101 will love \u003ci\u003eBlockchain For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. Exploring blockchain to build your personal portfolio? This book has your essentials. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Blockchain 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introducing Blockchain 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Picking a Blockchain 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Getting Your Hands on Blockchain 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Developing Your Knowledge 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Beholding the Bitcoin Blockchain 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Encountering the Ethereum Blockchain 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Uncovering the Cardano Blockchain 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Finding the Polkadot Blockchain 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Examining the Solana Blockchain 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Powerful Blockchain Platforms 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Getting Your Hands on Hyperledger 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Applying Microsoft Azure 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Getting Busy with IBM 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Industry Impacts 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Financial Technology 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Real Estate 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Insurance 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Government 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Other Industries 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten (or So) Free Blockchain Resources 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Rules to Never Break on the Blockchain 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Top Metaverse Projects 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 239\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiana Laurence\u003c\/b\u003e is a blockchain entrepreneur, investor, commen­tator, and writer. She is the author of previous editions of \u003ci\u003eBlockchain For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eNFTs For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, and the founder of Laurence Innovations, a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on emerging tech and underserved business leaders.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe who, what, where, when, and why of blockchain\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Web 3.0 to cryptocurrency, DeFi, and the metaverse, blockchain powers many of the most cutting-edge developments capturing the imaginations—and capital—of today’s leading investors, thinkers, and business leaders. In \u003ci\u003eBlockchain For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll get a front-row seat to the blockchain revolution. This book offers easy-to-understand explanations of everything that makes blockchain interesting and profitable and shows you how to jump into the arena yourself. 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