Description
Unlock the power of decentralized digital currency with Mastering Bitcoin, the definitive guide to bitcoin and blockchain technology. This 411-page second edition by Andreas M. Antonopoulos equips developers, investors, and business leaders with the technical foundations and practical knowledge needed to build and secure bitcoin applications. Explore SegWit, payment channels, Lightning Network, peer-to-peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and cryptographic security principles. With real-world analogies and code snippets, this book transforms complex blockchain concepts into actionable insights.
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Comprehensive Blockchain Primer – Broad introduction for non-technical users, investors, and executives
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Developer Deep Dive – Detailed coverage of bitcoin’s technical foundations, network architecture, and security
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Latest Innovations – New chapters on Segregated Witness, Payment Channels, and Lightning Network
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Practical Code Examples – User stories, analogies, and code snippets in multiple languages to illustrate core concepts
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Transaction Lifecycle Explained – In-depth exploration of peer-to-peer protocols, mining, and consensus mechanisms
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Building Blockchain Apps – Guidance on combining modular components into advanced, scalable applications
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Security & Cryptography – Best practices for safeguarding keys, wallets, and transactions against threats
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