Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Blockchain 5
Chapter 1: Introducing Blockchain 7
Chapter 2: Picking a Blockchain 19
Chapter 3: Getting Your Hands on Blockchain 27
Part 2: Developing Your Knowledge 41
Chapter 4: Beholding the Bitcoin Blockchain 43
Chapter 5: Encountering the Ethereum Blockchain 55
Chapter 6: Uncovering the Cardano Blockchain 83
Chapter 7: Finding the Polkadot Blockchain 95
Chapter 8: Examining the Solana Blockchain 109
Part 3: Powerful Blockchain Platforms 123
Chapter 9: Getting Your Hands on Hyperledger 125
Chapter 10: Applying Microsoft Azure 137
Chapter 11: Getting Busy with IBM 149
Part 4: Industry Impacts 161
Chapter 12: Financial Technology 163
Chapter 13: Real Estate 173
Chapter 14: Insurance 183
Chapter 15: Government 193
Chapter 16: Other Industries 207
Part 5: The Part of Tens 217
Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Free Blockchain Resources 219
Chapter 18: Ten Rules to Never Break on the Blockchain 225
Chapter 19: Ten Top Metaverse Projects 233
Index 239