Hedera Hashgraph HBAR


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Hedera Hashgraph is a revolutionary distributed ledger technology that offers unparalleled speed, security, and fairness for enterprise-grade applications. With its innovative consensus algorithm, unique network services, and strong governance model, Hedera is poised to transform industries ranging from finance to supply chain management. HBAR, the native cryptocurrency of the Hedera network, not only powers transactions but also allows participants to contribute to network security through staking. Whether you're a developer, investor, or enterprise looking to leverage blockchain technology, Hedera provides a robust, scalable, and sustainable platform for building the decentralized future. Hedera Hashgraph, HBAR, distributed ledger technology, enterprise blockchain, cryptocurrency staking, decentralized applications, consensus algorithm, Hedera Consensus Service, tokenization, blockchain governance




Hedera Hashgraph


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Set off on an in-depth exploration of the dynamic technology, Hedera Hashgraph, through the book "Hedera Hashgraph: Disrupting Blockchain". With a broad and widely accessible approach, the authors dive into hedera hashgraph's striking potentials, shedding light on how it compares to the popular technology, blockchain. The book opens up with an introduction to hedera hashgraph, revealing the origin story and its defining philosophy.By way of easily understood explanations, you'll be guided through the complex nature of cryptography, understanding the Hashgraph concept and its Asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance. The authors of this book also engage readers with a deep dive into the construct surrounded by "Gossip about Gossip" that plays a critical role in the Consensus Algorithm.Get to grips with the overall framework of Hedera Hashgraph, and unravel the basics of the cryptocurrency HBAR, from how to buy it to building tokenized assets. Vividly explained are the functions, features, and uses of the Hedera Consensus service, which has introduced pioneering changes to security measures, taking both network and cryptocurrency security to new heights.Discover the possibilities of smart contracts, the degree of performance, and scalability Hedera Hashgraph can achieve, as well as its applications in a wide range of industries including finance, banking, healthcare and supply chain management. Understand the importance of decentralized finance (DeFi) and how you can leverage Hedera to create ground-breaking DeFi Projects. The book concludes by discussing the governance structure of Hedera, its legal and regulatory aspects, and what the future may hold for Hedera Hashgraph."Hedera Hashgraph: Disrupting Blockchain" is an authoritative guide for anyone seeking to thoroughly comprehend this futuristic technology—whether you're an innovation enthusiast, a tech entrepreneur, a cryptocurrency investor, or a student of cutting-edge technology.




Supply Chain Finance


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The Blockchain Technology for Secure and Smart Applications across Industry Verticals


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The Blockchain Technology for Secure and Smart Applications across Industry Verticals, Volume 121, presents the latest information on a type of distributed ledger used for maintaining a permanent and tamper-proof record of transactional data. The book presents a novel compendium of existing and budding Blockchain technologies for various smart applications. Chapters in this new release include the Basics of Blockchain, The Blockchain History, Architecture of Blockchain, Core components of Blockchain, Blockchain 2.0: Smart Contracts, Empowering Digital Twins with Blockchain, Industrial Use Cases at the Cusp of the IoT and Blockchain Paradigms, Blockchain Components and Concepts, Digital Signatures, Accumulators, Financial Systems, and more. This book is a unique effort to illuminate various techniques to represent, improve and authorize multi-institutional and multidisciplinary research in a different type of smart applications, like the financial system, smart grid, transportation system, etc. Readers in identity-privacy, traceability, immutability, transparency, auditability, and security will find it to be a valuable resource. - Provides a snapshot of the state of current research based on the decentralized system that provides security and privacy to the smart applications - Chapters cover the fundamental concepts of the newly emerged Blockchain technology along with, the various smart applications - Helps to elucidate new trading platforms that provides business benefits like efficiency, auditability, traceability, transparency, feedback, and security




The Book of Crypto


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This book provides a thorough overview of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and digital assets and their impact on the future of money and finance. It provides a 360-degree practical, concise, and engaging overview of all the topics that one interested about digital assets needs to know including how Bitcoin and Ethereum work, an overview of the most important digital assets in the market, and deep dives into the various types of digital assets including cryptocurrencies, stable coins, CBDCs, utility tokens, security tokens, NFTs, and many others. The book also covers all the essentials including DeFi, crypto mining, crypto regulations, crypto investors, crypto exchanges, and other ecosystem players as well as some of the latest global crypto trends from Web 3.0 and the Metaverse to DAOs and quantum computing. Written by a leading industry expert and thought leader who advises some of the leading organisations in the digital assets space globally, this book is ideal for anyone looking to acquire a solid foundational knowledge base of this fast-growing field and understand its potential impact on the future of money.




Online Social Networks in Business Frameworks


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This book presents a vital method for companies to connect with potential clients andconsumers in the digital era of Online Social Networks (OSNs), utilizing the strengthof well-known social networks and AI to achieve success through fostering brandsupporters, generating leads, and enhancing customer interactions. There are currently 4.8 billion Online Social Network (OSN) users worldwide. Online Social Networks in Business Frameworks presents marketing through online social networks (OSNs), which is a potent method for companies of all sizes to connect with potential clients and consumers. If visitors are not on OSN sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, they are missing out on the fact that people discover, learn about, follow, and purchase from companies on OSNs. Excellent OSN advertising may help a company achieve amazing success by fostering committed brand supporters and even generating leads and revenue. A type of digital advertising known as social media marketing (SMM) makes use of the strength of well-known social networks to further advertise and establish branding objectives. Nevertheless, it goes beyond simply setting up company accounts and tweeting whenever visitors feel like it. Preserving and improving profiles means posting content that represents the company and draws in the right audience, such as images, videos, articles, and live videos, addressing comments, shares, and likes while keeping an eye on the reputation to create a brand network, and following and interacting with followers, clients, and influencers.




Distributed Computing to Blockchain


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Distributed Computing to Blockchain: Architecture, Technology, and Applications provides researchers, computer scientists, and data scientists with a comprehensive and applied reference covering the evolution of distributed systems computing into blockchain and associated systems. Divided into three major sections, the book explores the basic topics in the blockchain space extending from distributed systems architecture, distributed ledger, decentralized web to introductory aspects of cryptoeconomics (cryptography and economics) of decentralized applications. The book further explores advanced concepts such as smart contracts; distributed token mining, initial coin offerings; proof of work; public, private, and other blockchains; cryptography; security; and blockchains. The book goes on to review byzantine fault tolerance, distributed ledgers versus blockchains, and blockchain protocols. The final section covers multiple use cases and applications of distributed computing and the future directions for blockchains. - Presented as a focused reference handbook describing the evolution of distributed systems, blockchain, and consensus algorithms emphasizing the architectural and functional aspects - Integrates the various concepts of cryptography in blockchain and further extends to blockchain forensics - Provides insight and detailed Interpretation of algorithms for consensus in blockchains




Halal Investing for Beginners


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An intuitive and eye-opening guide to halal investing In Halal Investing for Beginners: How to Start, Grow and Scale Your Halal Investment Portfolio, a team of Oxford-educated Islamic finance gurus deliver a one-of-a-kind investing roadmap for Muslims who want to watch their savings grow while abiding by Islamic law. You’ll learn to distinguish between halal and haram investment products, get key strategies for saving on your taxes, learn to build a variety of portfolios, and more. In the book, the authors introduce and explain the wide variety of investment products available to investors who wish to restrict their financial activity to that which is consistent with Shariah law, including asset categories like equities, gold, art, start-ups, and even property. You’ll also find: Advice for every stage of life, including how to go halal for the first time, how to write an Islamic will, and how to build a halal pension Portfolio construction guidance for every risk tolerance, from high-growth to low risk Explanations of the important difference between “ethical” and “ESG” investment products and halal investments An essential resource for Muslims who seek to invest while remaining true to their faith and values, Halal Investing for Beginners is the intuitive and easy-to-follow investment tutorial that everyday Muslims have been waiting for.




The Ultimate Guide to Cryptocurrency


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If you want to know the hottest trend of the decade in the economy, you must read The Ultimate Guide to Cryptocurrency. This book was written to provide a basic, yet comprehensive understanding of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, WEB 3.0, NFTs and DeFi. In this book, you will see the opportunities that exist in this industry, as well as the problems, pitfalls, risks and every essential element that a person needs to know in order to have a comprehensive understanding of this promising new technology. This information has been carefully collected and compiled after tens of thousands of hours of research over the last 10 years. It will help you understand how these new technologies work, what their capabilities are and how you can use them to your advantage.




Blockchain Technology and Applications


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Blockchain is an emerging platform for developing decentralized applications and data storage, over and beyond its role as a platform for cryptocurrencies. This reference text provides a comprehensive discussion on blockchain technology from research and application perspective. Discusses different approaches for building distributed applications (DAPPS). Provides detailed listing and discussion of blockchain technology applications in solving real life problems. Covers proof of work (PoW) based blockchain consensus, and proof of stake (PoS) based blockchain consensus. Discusses blockchain algorithms including practical byzantine fault tolerance (PBFT) and simplified byzantine fault tolerance (SBFT). It comprehensively covers important topics including blockchain consensus algorithms, Ethereum, Hyperledger, blockchain scalability, smart contracts with solidity, ERC20 standards, building DApp with Golang, building DApp using Hyperledger, building PoCs with Hyperledger fabric, blockchain as a server, blockchain security and privacy. The text will serve as a useful text for senior undergraduate and graduate students in interdisciplinary areas including electronics and communications engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and information technology.