March 2018
Beginner to intermediate
656 pages
20h 9m
English
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Alternative Blockchains
This chapter is intended to provide an introduction to alternative blockchain solutions. With the success of Bitcoin and subsequent realization of the potential of blockchain technology, a Cambrian explosion started that resulted in the development of various blockchain protocols, applications, and platforms. Some projects did not gain much traction, for example as an estimate 46% of ICOs have failed this year, but many have succeeded in creating a solid place in this space.
In this chapter, readers will be introduced to alternative blockchains and platforms such as Kadena, Ripple, and Stellar. We will explore the projects that either are new blockchains on their own or provide support to other existing blockchains ...