Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain

Mastering Bitcoin is your guide to participating in the revolutionary technology of Bitcoin, providing essential knowledge for nontechnical users, investors, and business executives. This revised and expanded third edition includes a broad introduction, technical foundation, decentralized network, applications, and code snippets. Join the global economy of Bitcoin and unlock its potential.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2023
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Are you ready to dive into the world of technology and financial revolution? Look no further than Bitcoin! This groundbreaking digital currency has already created a multibillion-dollar global economy, and it's open to anyone with the knowledge and passion to participate. In this revised and expanded third edition, "Mastering Bitcoin," you'll gain the essential knowledge you need to navigate the complex world of Bitcoin and become a part of this revolutionary internet of money.

Whether you're building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this book has everything you need to get started. With a broad introduction to Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain technology, ideal for nontechnical users, investors, and business executives, you'll gain a deep understanding of how Bitcoin works and its potential applications.

For developers, engineers, and software and systems architects, this edition provides a detailed explanation of Bitcoin's technical foundation and cryptographic currency. You'll explore the decentralized network, peer-to-peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and security principles, as well as the latest developments such as Taproot, Tapscript, Schnorr signatures, and the Lightning Network.

But that's not all! This book goes beyond the basics and delves into Bitcoin applications. You'll learn how to combine the building blocks offered by this platform into powerful new tools and applications, enabling you to create innovative solutions in various industries.

Packed with user stories, analogies, examples, and code snippets, "Mastering Bitcoin" makes complex technical concepts accessible and easy to understand. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a newcomer to the world of technology, this book will help you unlock the full potential of Bitcoin and participate in the technological revolution that's taking the financial world by storm.

So why wait? Join the Bitcoin revolution today and become a part of the future of money. Get your copy of "Mastering Bitcoin" and start building the next generation of financial applications!

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 178 x 233 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781098150099
Edition number: 3 ed