Chapter 1: An Introduction to Blockchain, Ethereum, and Smart Contracts

The last decade has already seen an extraordinary evolution of the technology and computing ecosystem. Technological innovation and its impact have been noticeable across the spectrum, from the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to blockchains. Each of them has had a disruptive force within multiple industries, and blockchains are one of the most disruptive technologies today – so much so that blockchains have the potential to change almost every industry. Blockchains are revolutionizing almost all industries and domains while bringing forward newer business models. Blockchain is not a new technology; however, it has gained momentum over the last couple ...

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