Before diving instantly into the technical part, which will be covered in Chapter 2, A Technical Dive into Blockchain, you should first have an overview of what a blockchain is. If you have already read or heard about the topic, you might have figured out that it is appropriate for any use case relying on trust being ensured by a third party and where value is exchanged between different stakeholders. With the help of a simple example taken from an imaginary situation, the following sections will hopefully unravel the things you might have been confused about and the things you are eager to understand.

Blockchain for Decision Makers
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Blockchain for Decision Makers
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Overview of this book
In addition to cryptocurrencies, blockchain-based apps are being developed in different industries such as banking, supply chain, and healthcare to achieve digital transformation and enhance user experience. Blockchain is not only about Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, but also about different technologies such as peer-to-peer networks, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography. These technologies together help sustain trustless environments in which digital value can be transferred between individuals without intermediaries.
This book will help you understand the basics of blockchain such as consensus protocols, decentralized applications, and tokenization. You'll focus on how blockchain is used today in different industries and the technological challenges faced while implementing a blockchain strategy. The book also enables you, as a decision maker, to understand blockchain from a technical perspective and evaluate its applicability in your business. Finally, you'll get to grips with blockchain frameworks such as Hyperledger and Quorum and their usability.
By the end of this book, you'll have learned about the current use cases of blockchain and be able to implement a blockchain strategy on your own.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
Preface
Section 1: A First Step into Blockchain and an Exciting World
Basics of Blockchains and the Illustration of Village Beta
A Technical Dive into Blockchain
Ethereum and Smart Contracts
ICOs and Tokenized Fundraising Methods
Section 2: Blockchain in Practice, Insights, and Achievements
An Economic and Historical Approach of Blockchain
Blockchain Legality, Compliance, and Regulation
Blockchain for the Business World and Achievements
Future Outlook for Blockchain
Section 3: Blockchain for Business Leaders
Infrastructures and Cloud-Based Solutions
Defining Your Needs
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