Blockchain by Mark Gates

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Blockchain by Mark Gates

On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog. - Peter Steiner On the blockchain, nobody knows you're a fridge. - Richard Gendal Brown Blockchain technology has been called the greatest innovation since the internet. Governments and companies are rushing to implement blockchain technology in a range of areas that could impact every person on the planet within a few years. Is blockchain technology one of the greatest technological revolutions in history or is it just hype? Will blockchain technology cause governments and banking systems to change the way they process information or will it be business as usual? In this book, we'll look at the answers to these questions along with addressing the different sides of the arguments, for and against, blockchain technology. Blockchain is not just bitcoin, blockchain technology is much bigger than bitcoin and it is predicted to change the world. Blockchain: Ultimate guide to understanding blockchain, bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts and the future of money. In this book you will learn:
  • What is the blockchain?
  • How blockchain works
  • Difference between blockchain and bitcoin
  • Benefits of using blockchain technology
  • Disadvantages / dangers of using blockchain technology>
  • Blockchain and the finance industry
  • Blockchain and other industries>
  • Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies
  • Impact of blockchain technology>
  • The future of bitcoin and blockchain
  • And more.
This technology is being used in ways that have implications for central banking that span all the functions that we have. - Carolyn Wilkins, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
Mark Gates grew up in California and has been a part of the tech scene for over a decade. He started designing web sites while still in high school using HTML using plain text in a notepad before advanced tools existed. Mark started a web design business in college during the start of the Internet boom over 15 years ago. Mark expanded his web design business into digital marketing, SEO and social media. After selling his business, he currently he spends his time traveling the world making money from his laptop. While first sceptical about cryptocurrencies, Mark has become a become a strong proponent of blockchain based-technologies and cryptocurrencies. Mark believes that the best way to learn is with real world experience. He loves delving into anything tech related, getting hands on knowledge and teaching others to do the same. Whether you're launching a website, marketing an existing business, trading cryptocurrencies, learning programming or looking for real world skills to land you a dream job. Mark writes his books with easy to understand language and practical exercises designed to get you to your goal. Even if you have no previous experience, Mark's books will take you from beginner to tech-master in no time.
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ISBN 13 9781547090686
ISBN 10 1547090685
Title Blockchain
Author Mark Gates
Series Ultimate Cryptocurrency
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Year published 2017-12-21
Number of pages 124
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.