Blockchain The Business Perspective

Blockchain, the technology which underpins the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, is a versatile beast. The technology's potential business use applications go beyond electronic payment system functionality. Blockchain: The Business Perspective provides a hand-on introduction to blockchain technologies. By the end of chapter 1, you will understand the abstract nature of blockchain, outline the positives and negatives of blockchain technologies, be able to discuss the characteristics of blockchain technologies and differentiate the nuances between permissionless (public) and permissioned (private) blockchains. The chapters include real-world case studies with content that is suitable for higher education students and lecturers, chief information officers wanting insights on blockchain solutions, business people interested in migrating to blockchain technologies and information technology professionals seeking information and knowledge about blockchain fundamentals. You will learn specifics about blockchain characteristics, smart contracts, tokenization, GDPR, decentralized applications, business models and much more.

Author: Trevor Clohessy

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: Aug 08, 2019

Number of Pages: 140 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1085806138

ISBN-13: 9781085806138