{"product_id":"bubble-or-revolution-by-neel-mehta","title":"Bubble or Revolution\nby Neel Mehta","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome experts say that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are just a scam; others say they're \"the most important invention since the internet.\" It's hard to tell who's right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthored by Silicon Valley leaders from Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, Bubble or Revolution cuts through the hype to offer a balanced, comprehensive, and accessible analysis of blockchains and cryptocurrencies.\u003cbr\u003e\nYou'll learn the core concepts of Bitcoin and blockchain technologies to understand their strengths and weaknesses from real-world case studies; dive deep into their technical, economic, political, and legal complexities; gain insights about their future from exclusive interviews with dozens of tech industry leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre blockchains and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin a bubble or a revolution? We'll help you decide for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCOUNTERFEIT PHYSICAL BOOK WARNING: There are several sellers selling counterfeit new and used copies of our book. The counterfeit copies are missing 38 pages of new content updates made in 2021 with the latest blockchain developments. To ensure you get a legitimate version of our book with the latest updates, please only buy NEW copies that say \"Ships From \u0026amp; Sold By Amazon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside:\u003cbr\u003e\nBitcoin and the blockchain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow Bitcoin and blockchains work from a technical perspective with no assumed technical knowledge\u003cbr\u003e\nSatoshi Nakamoto and the history of Bitcoin, the original blockchain\u003cbr\u003e\nThorough overview of crucial crypto concepts (eg. blocks, keys, mining, etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\nFrameworks for understanding when it actually makes sense to use blockchain\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor application scenarios for blockchain and cryptocurrencies and where it'll fall flat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublic blockchains and altcoins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmerging trends in blockchain technology\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat you should know before buying any cryptocurrency\u003cbr\u003e\nOverview of Etherum and smart contracts\u003cbr\u003e\nOverview of the strengths and weaknesses of the top altcoins and stable coins\u003cbr\u003e\nAlternatives to blockchain and cryptocurrencies\u003cbr\u003e\nNew kinds of decentralized ledger technology (DLT)\u003cbr\u003e\nEconomics of both traditional payment methods and cryptocurrencies\u003cbr\u003e\nCryptocurrency security best practices and major breach case studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate blockchains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and traditional banking \u0026amp; finance will interact with one another in the future\u003cbr\u003e\nPublic blockchains vs private blockchains\u003cbr\u003e\nLimitations and shortcomings of public blockchains and cryptocurrencies\u003cbr\u003e\nRole of blockchain in the strategy of top tech companies like Meta and Microsoft\u003cbr\u003e\nCase studies of how non-tech companies are effectively utilizing blockchain (e.g. Walmart using it to prevent foodborne illness)\u003cbr\u003e\nBusiness blockchain case studies ranging from gaming (e.g. Xbox) to cloud services (e.g. Microsoft Azure's blockchain-as-a-service)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlockchain's use for big data, internet of things (IoT), and machine learning (ML)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCryptocurrency regulation and policy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eICOs vs STOs vs IPOs\u003cbr\u003e\nKYC and AML laws\u003cbr\u003e\nDebate over whether cryptocurrencies are securities\u003cbr\u003e\nOfficial stance of various countries on crypto\u003cbr\u003e\nOverview of crypto policy and regulatory hurdles\u003cbr\u003e\nRole of crypto in emerging markets and China\u003cbr\u003e\nDigital democracy and voting on the blockchain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe future of decentralized technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf, how, and when the tokenization of national currencies will play out\u003cbr\u003e\nFacebook and WhatsApp's upcoming cryptocurrencies\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrency tokenization and China's efforts to tokenize the yuan\u003cbr\u003e\nBlockchain, IoT, and the tangle\u003cbr\u003e\nCryptocurrencies vs fiat vs the gold standard\u003cbr\u003e\nPredictions about the future of money, business, and currency\u003cbr\u003e\nWhy blockchains would do better on Mars than Earth\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Books Feri","offers":[{"title":"Premium Paperback","offer_id":45409725120703,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Hardcover","offer_id":45405345743039,"sku":null,"price":370.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8148\/0895\/files\/51aoD5j7qgL._SY445_SX342_FMwebp.webp?v=1766655413","url":"https:\/\/booksferi.store\/products\/bubble-or-revolution-by-neel-mehta","provider":"Books Feri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}