Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain

Author: Andreas M. Antonopoulos

Edition: Abridged Edition

Description: Embark on a journey into the heart of the technological revolution reshaping the financial landscape with “Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain.” Authored by Andreas M. Antonopoulos, this abridged edition serves as your comprehensive guide to navigating the intricate world of bitcoin, offering the knowledge necessary to engage with the internet of money.

Bitcoin, the pioneering decentralized digital currency, continues to evolve and has already birthed a multi-billion dollar global economy. “Mastering Bitcoin” acts as a conduit for anyone, regardless of technical expertise, to tap into this open economy. Whether you’re crafting the next groundbreaking app, investing in a startup, or simply intrigued by the technology, this revised and expanded second edition equips you with essential details to kickstart your journey.

Key Features:

• Broad Introduction: Tailored for non-technical users, investors, and business executives, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to bitcoin.
• Technical Foundations: For developers, engineers, and software/systems architects, the book delves into the technical underpinnings of bitcoin and cryptographic currencies.
• Decentralized Network Insights: Explore the intricacies of the bitcoin decentralized network, peer-to-peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and security principles.
• New Developments: Stay updated with the latest advancements, including Segregated Witness, Payment Channels, and Lightning Network.
• Enhanced Explanations: Gain improved clarity on keys, addresses, wallets, and other fundamental concepts.
• User Stories and Code Snippets: Illustrative user stories, analogies, examples, and code snippets enrich the learning experience.