Blockchain for Teens: With Case Studies and Examples of Blockchain Across Various Industries

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B. Wu, B. WuBlockchain for Teenshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-8808-5_2

2. Cryptography: The Backbone of Blockchain Security

Brian Wu¹   and Bridget Wu¹

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Livingston, NJ, USA

 

Blockchains are built based on a range of different cryptographic concepts. From safeguarding wallets and securing transactions to protecting consensus protocols and encrypting private data for anonymous accounts, almost everything needs cryptography to ensure proper functioning. Cryptography is the backbone of blockchain security.

This chapter will dive into everything you need to know about cryptography in blockchains, starting with the basics. Then, you will be introduced to the ...