Book Description:
Join the technological revolution that’s taking the world of
finance by storm. Mastering Bitcoin is your guide through the seemingly
complex world of bitcoin, providing the knowledge you need to
participate in the internet of money. Whether you’re building the next
killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the
technology, this revised and expanded second edition provides essential
detail to get you started.
Bitcoin, the first successful decentralized digital currency, is still
in its early stages and yet it’s already spawned a multi-billion dollar
global economy. This economy is open to anyone with the knowledge and
passion to participate. Mastering Bitcoin provides the knowledge. You
simply supply the passion.
The second edition includes:
- A broad introduction to bitcoin–ideal for non-technical users, investors, and business executives
- An explanation of the technical foundations of bitcoin and
cryptographic currencies for developers, engineers, and software and
systems architects
- Details of the bitcoin decentralized network, peer-to-peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and security principles
- New developments such as Segregated Witness, Payment Channels, and Lightning Network
- Improved explanations of keys, addresses and wallets
- User stories, analogies, examples, and code snippets illustrating key technical concepts