Blockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and secure storage of data. The blockchain technology uses cryptography to keep data secure. This book is the perfect entry point to the world of decentralized databases.

The book will take you on a journey through the blockchain database, followed by advanced implementations of the concept of blockchain. You will learn about the basics of Bitcoin and their technical operations. As you make your way through the book, you will gain insight into this leading technology and its implementation in the real world. You will also cover the technical foundations of blockchain, learn about the fundamentals of cryptography, and see how it keeps data secure. In the concluding chapters, you'll get to grips with the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies.

By the end of this book, you will have learned about decentralized digital money, advanced blockchain concepts, and Bitcoin and blockchain security.