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Changing Face of Money
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ISBN: 1138865540 1315054477 113571701X 1135716943 9781135717018 0815338090 9780815338093 Year: 2014 Publisher: Hoboken Taylor and Francis

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Although the cashless society has been predicted for at least twenty years, the new forms of card-based and software based electronic money may prove to be a partial alternative to the current forms of payment. This study examines these emerging electronic money systems and their possible adoption, primarily in the United States.


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Ethereum cookbook : over 100 recipes covering ethereum-based tokens, games, wallets, smart contracts, protocols, and dapps
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ISBN: 1789137942 Year: 2018 Publisher: Birmingham ; Mumbai : Packt,

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Mine Ether, deploy smart contracts, tokens, and ICOs, and manage security vulnerabilities of Ethereum Key Features Build end-to-end decentralized Ethereum apps using Truffle, Web3, and Solidity Explore various solution-based recipes to build smart contracts and foolproof decentralized applications Develop decentralized marketplaces from scratch, build wallets, and manage transactions Book Description Ethereum and Blockchain will change the way software is built for business transactions. Most industries have been looking to leverage these new technologies to gain efficiencies and create new business models and opportunities. The Ethereum Cookbook covers various solutions such as setting up Ethereum, writing smart contracts, and creating tokens, among others. You'll learn about the security vulnerabilities, along with other protocols of Ethereum. Once you have understood the basics, you'll move on to exploring various design decisions and tips to make your application scalable and secure. In addition to this, you'll work with various Ethereum packages such as Truffle, Web3, and Ganache. By the end of this book, you'll have comprehensively grasped the Ethereum principles and ecosystem. What you will learn Efficiently write smart contracts in Ethereum Build scalable distributed applications and deploy them Use tools and frameworks to develop, deploy, and test your application Use block explorers such as Etherscan to find a specific transaction Create your own tokens, initial coin offerings (ICOs), and games Understand various security flaws in smart contracts in order to avoid them Who this book is for The Ethereum Cookbook is for you if you are a software engineer, Blockchain developer, or research scientist who wants to build smart contracts, develop decentralized applications, and facilitate peer-to-peer transaction. It is assumed that you are familiar with Blockchain concepts and have sound knowledge of JavaScript.


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Mastering blockchain : distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts explained
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Year: 2018 Publisher: Birmingham : Packt Publishing Ltd,

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Learn about cryptography and cryptocurrencies, so you can build highly secure, decentralized applications and conduct trusted in-app transactions. About This Book Get to grips with the underlying technical principles and implementations of blockchain Build powerful applications using Ethereum to secure transactions and create smart contracts Explore cryptography, mine cryptocurrencies, and solve scalability issues with this comprehensive guide Who This Book Is For This book will appeal to those who wish to build fast, highly secure, transactional applications. It targets people who are familiar with the concept of blockchain and are comfortable with a programming language. What You Will Learn Master the theoretical and technical foundations of the blockchain technology Understand the concept of decentralization, its impact, and its relationship with blockchain technology Master how cryptography is used to secure data - with practical examples Grasp the inner workings of blockchain and the mechanisms behind bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies Understand the theoretical foundations of smart contracts Learn how Ethereum blockchain works and how to develop decentralized applications using Solidity and relevant development frameworks Identify and examine applications of the blockchain technology - beyond currencies Investigate alternative blockchain solutions including Hyperledger, Corda, and many more Explore research topics and the future scope of blockchain technology In Detail A blockchain is a distributed ledger that is replicated across multiple nodes and enables immutable, transparent and cryptographically secure record-keeping of transactions. The blockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, and it has applications in finance, government, media and almost all other industries. Mastering Blockchain, Second Edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to provide a detailed description of this leading technology and its implementation in the real world. This book begins with the technical foundations of blockchain technology, teaching you the fundamentals of distributed systems, cryptography and how it keeps data secure. You will learn about the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies and how to develop applications using Ethereum, a decentralized virtual machine. You will also explore different other blockchain solutions and get an introduction to business blockchain frameworks under Hyperledger, a collaborative effort for th...


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Ethereum projects for beginners : build blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and DApps
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ISBN: 1789531640 9781789531640 9781789537406 Year: 2018 Publisher: Birmingham ; Mumbai : Packt Publishing,

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Understand the Ethereum platform to build distributed applications that are secured and decentralized using blockchain technology Key Features Build your own decentralized applications using real-world blockchain examples Implement Ethereum for building smart contracts and cryptocurrency applications with easy-to-follow projects Enhance your application security with blockchain Book Description Ethereum enables the development of efficient, smart contracts that contain code. These smart contracts can interact with other smart contracts to make decisions, store data, and send Ether to others.Ethereum Projects for Beginners provides you with a clear introduction to creating cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and decentralized applications. As you make your way through the book, you'll get to grips with detailed step-by-step processes to build advanced Ethereum projects. Each project will teach you enough about Ethereum to be productive right away. You will learn how tokenization works, think in a decentralized way, and build blockchain-based distributed computing systems. Towards the end of the book, you will develop interesting Ethereum projects such as creating wallets and secure data sharing.By the end of this book, you will be able to tackle blockchain challenges by implementing end-to-end projects using the full power of the Ethereum blockchain. What you will learn Develop your ideas fast and efficiently using the Ethereum blockchain Make writing and deploying smart contracts easy and manageable Work with private data in blockchain applications Handle large files in blockchain applications Ensure your decentralized applications are safe Explore how Ethereum development frameworks work Create your own cryptocurrency or token on the Ethereum blockchain Make sure your cryptocurrency is ERC20-compliant to launch an ICO Who this book is for This book is for individuals who want to build decentralized applications using blockchain technology and the power of Ethereum from scratch. Some prior knowledge of JavaScript is required, since most examples use a web frontend.


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Blockchain quick start guide : a beginner's guide to developing enterprise-grade decentralized applications
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Year: 2018 Publisher: Birmingham : Packt,

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Learn quick and effective techniques to get up and running with building blockchain including Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric. Key Features Understand the key concepts of decentralized applications and consensus algorithms Learn key concepts of Ethereum and Solidity programming Practical guide to get started with build efficient Blockchain applications with Ethereum and Hyperledger Book Description Blockchain is a technology that powers the development of decentralized applications.This technology allows the construction of a network with no single control that enables participants to make contributions to and receive benefits from the network directly. This book will give you a thorough overview of blockchain and explain how a blockchain works.You will begin by going through various blockchain consensus mechanisms and cryptographic hash functions. You will then learn the fundamentals of programming in Solidity ? the defacto language for developing decentralize, applications in Ethereum. After that, you will set up an Ethereum development environment and develop, package, build, and test campaign-decentralized applications.The book also shows you how to set up Hyperledger composer tools, analyze business scenarios, design business models, and write a chain code. Finally, you will get a glimpse of how blockchain is actually used in different real-world domains. By the end of this guide, you will be comfortable working with basic blockchain frameworks, and develop secure, decentralized applications in a hassle-free manner. What you will learn Understand how blockchain hashing works Write and test a smart contract using Solidity Develop and test a decentralized application Build and test your application using Hyperledger Fabric Implement business network using Hyperledger Composer Test and interact with business network applications Who this book is for The book is for developers, analysts, or anyone looking to learn about Blockchain in a quick and easy manner.


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Foundations of blockchain : the pathway to cryptocurrencies and decentralized blockchain applications
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ISBN: 1523132493 Year: 2019 Publisher: Birmingham ; Mumbai : Packt Publishing Ltd,

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Learn the foundations of blockchain technology - its core concepts and algorithmic solutions across cryptography, peer-to-peer technology, and game theory. Key Features Learn the core concepts and foundations of the blockchain and cryptocurrencies Understand the protocols and algorithms behind decentralized applications Master how to architect, build, and optimize blockchain applications Book Description Blockchain technology is a combination of three popular concepts: cryptography, peer-to-peer networking, and game theory. This book is for anyone who wants to dive into blockchain from first principles and learn how decentralized applications and cryptocurrencies really work. This book begins with an overview of blockchain technology, including key definitions, its purposes and characteristics, so you can assess the full potential of blockchain. All essential aspects of cryptography are then presented, as the backbone of blockchain. For readers who want to study the underlying algorithms of blockchain, you'll see Python implementations throughout. You'll then learn how blockchain architecture can create decentralized applications. You'll see how blockchain achieves decentralization through peer-to-peer networking, and how a simple blockchain can be built in a P2P network. You'll learn how these elements can implement a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, and the wider applications of blockchain work through smart contracts. Blockchain optimization techniques, and blockchain security strategies are then presented. To complete this foundation, we consider blockchain applications in the financial and non-financial sectors, and also analyze the future of blockchain. A study of blockchain use cases includes supply chains, payment systems, crowdfunding, and DAOs, which rounds out your foundation in blockchain technology. What you will learn The core concepts and technical foundations of blockchain The algorithmic principles and solutions that make up blockchain and cryptocurrencies Blockchain cryptography explained in detail How to realize blockchain projects with hands-on Python code How to architect the blockchain and blockchain applications Decentralized application development with MultiChain, NEO, and Ethereum Optimizing and enhancing blockchain performance and security Classical blockchain use cases and how to implement them Who this book is for This book is for anyone who wants to dive into blockchain technology from first principles and build a ...


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Advanced blockchain development : build highly secure, decentralized applications and conduct secure transactions
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ISBN: 183882880X Year: 2019 Publisher: Birmingham ; Mumbai : Packt Publishing,

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Explore distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts, and develop real-time decentralized applications with Ethereum and Solidity Key Features Get to grips with the underlying technical principles and implementations of blockchain Build powerful applications using Ethereum to secure transactions and create smart contracts Gain advanced insights into cryptography and cryptocurrencies Book Description Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger with applications in industries such as finance, government, and media. This Learning Path is your guide to building blockchain networks using Ethereum, JavaScript, and Solidity. You will get started by understanding the technical foundations of blockchain technology, including distributed systems, cryptography and how this digital ledger keeps data secure. Further into the chapters, you’ll gain insights into developing applications using Ethereum and Hyperledger. As you build on your knowledge of Ether security, mining, smart contracts, and Solidity, you’ll learn how to create robust and secure applications that run exactly as programmed without being affected by fraud, censorship, or third-party interference. Toward the concluding chapters, you’ll explore how blockchain solutions can be implemented in applications such as IoT apps, in addition to its use in currencies. This Learning Path also highlights how you can increase blockchain scalability, and discusses the future scope of this fascinating and powerful technology. By the end of this Learning Path, you'll be equipped with the skills you need to tackle pain points encountered in the blockchain life cycle and confidently design and deploy decentralized applications. What you will learn Understand why decentralized applications are important Discover the mechanisms behind bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies Master how cryptography is used to secure data with the help of examples Maintain, monitor, and manage your blockchain solutions Create Ethereum wallets Explore research topics and the future scope of blockchain technology Who this book is for This Learning Path is designed for blockchain developers who want to build decentralized applications and smart contracts from scratch using Hyperledger. Basic familiarity with any programming language will be useful to get started with this Learning Path.


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Solidity programming essentials : a beginner's guide to build smart contracts for Ethereum and blockchain
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Year: 2018 Publisher: Birmingham ; Mumbai : Packt Publishing,

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Learn the most powerful and primary programming language for writing smart contracts and find out how to write, deploy, and test smart contracts in Ethereum. About This Book Get you up and running with Solidity Programming language Build Ethereum Smart Contracts with Solidity as your scripting language Learn to test and deploy the smart contract to your private Blockchain Who This Book Is For This book is for anyone who would like to get started with Solidity Programming for developing an Ethereum smart contract. No prior knowledge of EVM is required. What You Will Learn Learn the basics and foundational concepts of Solidity and Ethereum Explore the Solidity language and its uniqueness in depth Create new accounts and submit transactions to blockchain Get to know the complete language in detail to write smart contracts Learn about major tools to develop and deploy smart contracts Write defensive code using exception handling and error checking Understand Truffle basics and the debugging process In Detail Solidity is a contract-oriented language whose syntax is highly influenced by JavaScript, and is designed to compile code for the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Solidity Programming Essentials will be your guide to understanding Solidity programming to build smart contracts for Ethereum and blockchain from ground-up. We begin with a brief run-through of blockchain, Ethereum, and their most important concepts or components. You will learn how to install all the necessary tools to write, test, and debug Solidity contracts on Ethereum. Then, you will explore the layout of a Solidity source file and work with the different data types. The next set of recipes will help you work with operators, control structures, and data structures while building your smart contracts. We take you through function calls, return types, function modifers, and recipes in object-oriented programming with Solidity. Learn all you can on event logging and exception handling, as well as testing and debugging smart contracts. By the end of this book, you will be able to write, deploy, and test smart contracts in Ethereum. This book will bring forth the essence of writing contracts using Solidity and also help you develop Solidity skills in no time. Style and approach Solidity is a high-level programming language best understood using examples. After covering basic concepts of Ethereum and Solidity, programming constructs will be explained with help of examples. As chapters progr...

Electronic payment systems for e-commerce
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ISBN: 1580534635 9781580534635 1580532683 9781580532686 Year: 2001 Publisher: Boston : [Piscataqay, New Jersey] : Artech House, IEEE Xplore,

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Generally society has been moving towards electronic payment systems since the 1970s, but it is only the arrival of the Internet and its vertiginous growth, that has made possible the recent advances in electronic payment systems.


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Payments source.
Year: 2010 Publisher: New York : Source Media

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