Dedication _x000D_
Foreword _x000D_
Preface _x000D_
About the Authors _x000D_
Acknowledgements _x000D_
Chapter 1 Introduction _x000D_
1.1 Introduction _x000D_
1.2 Scenarios _x000D_
1.3 Challenges Articulated _x000D_
1.4 What is Blockchain? _x000D_
1.5 Blockchain Characteristics _x000D_
1.6 Opportunities Using Blockchain _x000D_
1.7 History of Blockchain _x000D_
1.8 Skillsets Requirements _x000D_
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Chapter 2 Evolution of Blockchain _x000D_
2.1 Evolution of Computer Applications _x000D_
2.2 Centralized Applications _x000D_
2.3 Decentralized Applications _x000D_
2.4 Stages in Blockchain Evolution _x000D_
2.5 Consortia _x000D_
2.6 Restrictions on Sharing Ledgers _x000D_
2.7 Forks _x000D_
2.8 Public Blockchain Environments _x000D_
2.9 Type of Players in Blockchain Ecosystem _x000D_
2.10 Players in Market _x000D_
Chapter 3 Blockchain Concepts _x000D_
3.1 Introduction _x000D_
3.2 Chaining of Blocks _x000D_
3.3 Hashing _x000D_
3.4 Merkle Tree _x000D_
3.5 Consensus _x000D_
3.6 Mining and Finalizing Blocks _x000D_
3.7 Currency Aka Tokens _x000D_
3.8 Security on Blockchain _x000D_
3.9 Data Storage on Blockchain _x000D_
3.10 Wallets _x000D_
3.11 Coding on Blockchain: Smart Contracts _x000D_
3.12 Peer-to-Peer Network _x000D_
3.13 Types of Blockchain Nodes _x000D_
3.14 Risk Associated with Blockchain Solutions _x000D_
3.15 Life Cycle of Blockchain Transaction _x000D_
Chapter 4 Architecting Blockchain Solutions _x000D_
4.1 Introduction _x000D_
4.2 Obstacles for Use of Blockchain _x000D_
4.3 Blockchain Relevance Evaluation Framework _x000D_
4.4 Blockchain Solutions Reference Architecture _x000D_
4.5 Types of Blockchain Applications _x000D_
4.6 Cryptographic Tokens _x000D_
4.7 Typical Solution Architecture for Enterprise Use Cases _x000D_
4.8 Types of Blockchain Solutions _x000D_
4.9 Architecture Considerations _x000D_
4.10 Architecture with Blockchain Platforms _x000D_
4.11 Approach for Designing Blockchain Applications _x000D_
Chapter 5 Ethereum Blockchain Implementation _x000D_
5.1 Introduction _x000D_
5.2 Tuna Fish Tracking Use Case _x000D_
5.3 Ethereum Ecosystem _x000D_
5.4 Ethereum Development _x000D_
5.5 Ethereum Tool Stack _x000D_
5.6 Ethereum Virtual Machine _x000D_
5.7 Smart Contract Programming _x000D_
5.8 Integrated Development Environment _x000D_
5.9 Truffle Framework _x000D_
5.10 Ganache _x000D_
5.11 Unit Testing _x000D_
5.12 Ethereum Accounts _x000D_
5.13 MyEtherWallet _x000D_
5.14 Ethereum Networks/Environments _x000D_
5.15 Infura _x000D_
5.16 Etherscan _x000D_
5.17 Ethereum Clients _x000D_
5.18 Decentralized Application _x000D_
5.19 Metamask _x000D_
5.20 Tuna Fish Use Case Implementation _x000D_
5.21 OpenZeppelin Contracts _x000D_
5.22 Best Practices for Ethereum Smart Contract Development _x000D_
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Chapter 6 Hyperledger Blockchain Implementation _x000D_
6.1 Introduction _x000D_
6.2 Use Case – Car Ownership Tracking _x000D_
6.3 Hyperledger Fabric _x000D_
6.4 FabCar Use Case Implementation _x000D_
6.5 Invoking Chaincode Functions Using Client Application _x000D_
6.6 Best Practices for Chaincode Development _x000D_
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Chapter 7 Advanced Concepts in Blockchain _x000D_
7.1 Introduction _x000D_
7.2 InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) _x000D_
7.3 Zero-Knowledge Proofs _x000D_
7.4 Oracles _x000D_
7.5 Self-Sovereign Identity _x000D_
7.6 Blockchain with IoT and AI/ML _x000D_
7.7 Quantum Computing and Blockchain _x000D_
7.8 Initial Coin Offering _x000D_
7.9 Blockchain Cloud Offerings _x000D_
7.10 Blockchain and its Future Potential _x000D_
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Conclusion _x000D_
Chapter Recap _x000D_
Chapter Mind Map _x000D_
Test Yourself _x000D_
Assignments _x000D_
References _x000D_
Internet References _x000D_
Possible Interview Questions and Answers _x000D_
Glossary _x000D_
Bibliography _x000D_
Index _x000D_
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