About the Book Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Foundations for Absolute Beginners A clear, empowering, and fully updated guide to the most important technological revolution of our time. Unlock the Power of Blockchain-No Experience Required Are you curious about Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, or smart contracts-but overwhelmed by technical jargon and hype? This is the book you've been waiting for. Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Foundations for Absolute Beginners explains the what, why, and how of blockchain in a language anyone can understand. Whether you're a student, policymaker, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, this fully illustrated, step-by-step book takes you from complete beginner to confident user. You'll learn: The incredible story behind the invention of BitcoinHow blockchain works, from blocks and hashes to consensus and miningWhat makes cryptocurrencies valuable-and how wallets, transactions, and stablecoins workWhat smart contracts and DApps are, and how they're changing the worldHow to code your own simple blockchain from scratch in PythonReal-world use cases: from voting and land records to health care and CBDCsThe global regulatory landscape, security risks, and how to protect yourselfThe ethical dilemmas and social promise of blockchain in our timeWhere blockchain is going next-with AI, Web3, NFTs, and decentralized identity
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