100,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Thanks for supporting our 100% NZ-owned independent bookstore โค๏ธ Overnight NZ-wide Delivery ๐Ÿš€

Blockchain and Web3

Building the Cryptocurrency, Privacy, and Security Foundations of the Metaverse
4.27 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 15 ratings, 4 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Blockchain and Web3 by Winston Ma and Ken Huang explores the transformative impact of blockchain technology and Web3 on the financial industry. The authors delve into how these innovations are reshaping digital finance, creating decentralised applications, and offering new investment opportunities. Ideal for finance professionals and tech enthusiasts, the book provides a detailed analysis of these technologies' potential to drive future economic developments.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$5499
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you're intrigued by the transformative potential of blockchain technology and its impact on digital finance, this book offers an insightful exploration into the world of decentralised systems and their applications. It may appeal to you if you're seeking to understand the innovations driving the next generation of Internet technologies, particularly in the context of finance and investment.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

An in-depth and authoritative treatment of one of the most pressing topics of our time

In Blockchain and Web3: Building the Cryptocurrency, Privacy, and Security Foundations of the Metaverse, two tech and finance experts deliver a comprehensive and accessible guide to the present and future of blockchain technology and how it will form the foundation of a new, better internet.

To support a concept as bold as the Metaverse, we need several orders of magnitude more powerful computing capability, accessible at much lower latencies, across a multitude of devices and screens. Youโ€™ll discover how blockchain can accelerate data flow, exchange, and transactions to create and transfer value around the world and, at the same time, how it can be used to protect user data privacy and security with decentralised web infrastructures. The book also includes:

  • Discussions of how sovereign governments are entering the blockchain fray and how their entry, especially with CBDC digital currency, shapes the conversations around Web3.
  • Explorations of whether we will ever realise the holy grail of blockchain tech: interoperability to compete with Big Tech platforms.

Discussion of new security and privacy issues rising from the intersection of Blockchain, Web3 and Metaverse. A fascinating and eye-opening treatment of the past, present, and future of blockchain and the role it will play on the internet and metaverse, Blockchain and Web3 is a truly original and engaging discussion of a timely and critical topic.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119891086

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Winston Ma is an investor, attorney, author, and adjunct professor in the global digital economy. He is a co-founder and managing partner of CloudTree Ventures and the board chairman of Nasdaq-listed MCAA, a European tech SPAC. Prior to that, he was head of North America Office for CIC, the deputy head of equity capital markets at Barclays Capital, a vice president at JPMorgan investment banking, and a corporate lawyer at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. He is the author of bestselling books including The Hunt for Unicorns and The Digital War.

Ken Huang is CEO of DistributedApps and chair of Blockchain Security Working Group for Cloud Security Alliance in the Great China Region. Over the past 18 years, he has worked on application security, identity access management, cloud security, and blockchain for the fintech industry and health care industry. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional since 2007 and is the author of Blockchain Security Technical Guide, published by China Machine Press in 2018.

Also by Winston Ma

View all
  • The Digital War
    What new directions in China's digital economy mean for us all China is the largest homogenous digital market on Earth: unified by language, culture, and mobile payments. Not only a consumer market of unrivalled size, it's also a vast and hyperactive innovation ecosystem for new technologies. As China's digital economy moves from a consumer-focused phase to an enterprise-oriented one, Chinese...
    Paperback
    $5499
    Available
    Ships in 3-4 weeks

More from Finance & Investment

View all
  • Staff Pick
    I Will Teach You To Be Rich (2nd Edition)
    I Will Teach You To Be Rich (2nd Edition) by Ramit Sethi is a highly practical and insightful guide that offers a comprehensive 6-week programme for mastering your personal finances. Ramit Sethi, an acclaimed financial guru, provides readers with a clear and actionable plan to manage money, eliminate debt, enhance savings, and make smart investments, all without skimping on the...
    Paperback
    $3200
    Elsewhere:
    $3799
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Rich Dad Poor Dad
    It's been nearly 25 years since Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad first made waves in the Personal Finance arena. It has since become the #1 Personal Finance book of all time, translated into dozens of languages and sold around the world. Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads - his real father and...
    Paperback
    $1700
    Elsewhere:
    $1999
    (2)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Algebra of Wealth
    Must-have guide to optimising your life for wealth and success from bestselling author of The Four by Scott Galloway. 'You need this book.' Steven Bartlett, author of The Diary of a CEO The world is changing. It's time for a new financial playbook. In this must-have guide to optimising your life for wealth, success, and happiness, you'll learn: how to...
    Paperback
    $3300
    Elsewhere:
    $4000
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Same as Ever
    When planning for the future, we often ask, "What will the economy be doing this time next year?" Or, "What will be different ten years from now?" But forecasting is hard. The important events that will shape the future are inherently unpredictable. Instead, we should be asking a different question: What will be the same ten years from now? What...
    Paperback
    $2799
    Elsewhere:
    $3499
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Richest Man In Babylon
    The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason is an extraordinary collection of timeless parables set in the ancient city of Babylon. Through a series of insightful and captivating stories, the book conveys powerful principles of financial wisdom, making complex concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. These parables follow the lives of merchants, tradesmen, and shepherds who must...
    Paperback
    $2200
    Elsewhere:
    $2600
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Millionaire Fastlane
    In The Millionaire Fastlane, author MJ DeMarco invites readers to shift gears from the conventional approach to wealth accumulation to a more dynamic pathway that promises not only financial independence but also personal freedom. This revolutionary guide challenges the dogma of the "Slowlane," which champions a lifetime of frugal living and labour in the hopes of achieving wealth in the...
    Paperback
    $5300
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Money
    Money by David McWilliams delves deep into the fascinating and complex world of currency, offering readers an insightful and enthralling journey through the history and impact of money on human civilisation. Whether you are a seasoned economist or simply curious about the financial world, McWilliams' exploration provides a captivating narrative that is both enlightening and entertaining. Our relationship with money...
    Paperback
    $3700
    Elsewhere:
    $4299
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Skin in the Game
    In Skin in the Game, Nassim Nicholas Taleb delves into the principle that what one risks is a true measure of what one stands to gain. From the dynamics of global economies to the intricacies of personal relationships, Taleb reveals that real understanding and progress come from those who have something vital at stake. Through gripping anecdotes and profound insights,...
    Paperback
    $2400
    Elsewhere:
    $2800
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Unshakeable
    Unshakeable by Tony Robbins and Peter Mallouk is a pivotal guide that offers investors, both seasoned and novice, actionable strategies to not just weather market fluctuations but to thrive amidst them. Building upon the foundational principles laid out in Robbins' acclaimed work Money: Master the Game, this book delves deeper into the intricacies of successful investing, presenting readers with a...
    Paperback
    $2600
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars
    What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars is more than just an exploration of financial markets; it is a profound journey into the psychological intricacies of decision-making under pressure. Presented through the gripping and candid narrative of Jim Paul, a once-successful trader, the book delves into the sequence of events that led to his extraordinary rise and dramatic fall. Starting...
    Hardback
    $5299
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Price of Time
    The Price of Time by Edward Chancellor delves into the intricate history and pivotal role of interest rates in financial systems, providing a lucid analysis of the forces that shape our global economy. Chancellor, acclaimed as one of the world's foremost financial writers, traces the origins of interest from ancient times to the present day, illustrating how this fundamental economic...
    Hardback
    $6500
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Alchemy of Finance
    In The Alchemy of Finance, George Soros unveils the secrets behind his formidable success as one of the most astute and influential investors in the financial world. Renowned for his incredible feat of earning a billion dollars by speculating against the British pound, Soros offers a profound exploration into his innovative investment strategies, which have been instrumental in shaping global...
    Paperback
    $5800
    Available
    Ships in 3-4 weeks

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.