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A fun-to-read intro to the business of smart contract platforms and blockchain technologyIn Blockchain Explained: A No-Nonsense Cryptocurrency Guide, accomplished founder of Tezos, a leading cryptocurrency, Kathleen Breitman delivers an engaging introduction to the business of smart contract platforms. In the book, you'll explore the technology that powers cryptocurrencies and the applications that sit upon them (non-fungible tokens, decentralized finance, and more).Balancing the technical and business aspects of the narrative, the author intuitively explains the new capabilities unlocked with smart contract-enabled cryptocurrencies. She also explains:* Exactly what blockchain technology is and what it does, as well as descriptions of smart contracts, their capabilities, and their limitations* The benefits of open source and decentralized platforms, like Tezos* The value proposition of blockchain and the reasons so many people are so excited about implementing them in a variety of business environmentsA timely and fascinating presentation of one of the transformative technologies of our time, Blockchain Explained will earn a place in the libraries of finance professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, and laypeople with an interest in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and more.
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A fun-to-read intro to the business of smart contract platforms and blockchain technology
In Blockchain Explained: A No-Nonsense Cryptocurrency Guide, accomplished founder of Tezos, a leading cryptocurrency, Kathleen Breitman delivers an engaging introduction to the business of smart contract platforms. In the book, you'll explore the technology that powers cryptocurrencies and the applications that sit upon them (non-fungible tokens, decentralized finance, and more).
Balancing the technical and business aspects of the narrative, the author intuitively explains the new capabilities unlocked with smart contract-enabled cryptocurrencies. She also explains:
* Exactly what blockchain technology is and what it does, as well as descriptions of smart contracts, their capabilities, and their limitations
* The benefits of open source and decentralized platforms, like Tezos
* The value proposition of blockchain and the reasons so many people are so excited about implementing them in a variety of business environments
A timely and fascinating presentation of one of the transformative technologies of our time, Blockchain Explained will earn a place in the libraries of finance professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, and laypeople with an interest in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and more.
