The future will be increasingly distributed. As the publicity surrounding Bitcoin and blockchain has shown, distributed technology and business models are gaining popularity. Yet the disruptive potential of this technology is often obscured by hype and misconception. This detailed guide distills the complex, fast moving ideas behind blockchain into an easily digestible reference manual, showing what's really going on under the hood.\n\nFinance and technology pros will learn how a blockchain works as they explore the evolution and current state of the technology, including the functions of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts. This book is for anyone evaluating whether to invest time in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Go beyond buzzwords and see what the technology really has to offer.\n\nLearn why Bitcoin was fundamentally important in blockchain's birth\nExplore altcoin and alternative blockchain projects to understand what's possible\nUnderstand the challenges of scaling and forking a blockchain\nLearn what Ethereum and other blockchains offer\nExamine emerging business uses for blockchain beyond cryptocurrency\nDiscover where the future lies in this exciting new technology
