As the first blockchain platform to introduce the concept of smart contracts, Ethereum is the gateway to a worldwide decentralized computing paradigm. With this practical guide, the authors provide everything you need to know to start building smart contracts and DApps on Ethereum and other virtual machine blockchains.Through comprehensive coverage of Ethereum's internal workings, you'll understand not just the how but also the why of Ethereum's innovative technology. And practical...

Join the technological revolution that's taking the financial world by storm. Mastering Bitcoin is your guide through the seemingly complex world of Bitcoin, providing the knowledge you need to participate in the internet of money. Whether you're building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this revised and expanded third edition provides essential detail to get you started.Bitcoin, the first successful decentralized digital...

The Lightning Network (LN) is a rapidly growing second-layer payment protocol that works on top of Bitcoin to provide near-instantaneous transactions between two parties. With this practical guide, authors Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Olaoluwa Osuntokun, and Rene Pickhardt explain how this advancement will enable the next level of scale for Bitcoin, increasing speed and privacy while reducing fees.Ideal for developers, systems architects, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to gain a ...

Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain(Abridged Edition) by Andreas M. AntonopoulosJoin the technological revolution that's taking the world of finance by storm. Mastering Bitcoin is your guide through the seemingly complex world of bitcoin, providing the knowledge you need to participate in the internet of money. Whether you're building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this revised and expanded second edition ...

As the first blockchain platform to introduce the concept of smart contracts, Ethereum serves as the gateway to a worldwide, decentralized computing paradigm. With this practical guide, Carlo Parisi, Alessandro Mazza, and Niccolo Pozzolini provide everything you need to know about building smart contracts and DApps on Ethereum and other virtual-machine blockchains.You'll find comprehensive coverage of Ethereum's internal workings to help you understand not just the how but also the...

Mastering Ethereum: Building Smart Contracts and Dapps (Abridged Edition)by Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Gavin Wood Ph. D.Ethereum represents the gateway to a worldwide, decentralized computing paradigm. This platform enables you to run decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts that have no central points of failure or control, integrate with a payment network, and operate on an open blockchain. With this practical guide, Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Gavin Wood p...

This unique volume addresses the financial mechanisms that enable human trafficking - its actors, structures, and logistics. Viewing each stage of the market, human traffickers may need significant financial resources for recruitment, transportation, and exploitation.Drawing upon cross-disciplinary research expertise in criminology, sociology, law and economics, this book offers insights from law enforcement officers, policy makers, NGOs, and traffickers and their victims. Using th...