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Ethereum For Dummies

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Ethereum For Dummies by Michael G. Solomon serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the world of Ethereum and blockchain technology. The book simplifies complex concepts, covering the basics of how Ethereum works, its applications in decentralised finance, and smart contract creation. It's designed to help both beginners and tech enthusiasts grasp the potential of Ethereum in the digital economy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about blockchain technology and want an easy-to-understand introduction to Ethereum. Perfect for tech enthusiasts and beginners alike, it breaks down complex concepts and helps you explore the world of decentralised applications, smart contracts, and cryptocurrency.

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Dive into a secure future

Professionals look to Ethereum as a blockchain-based platform to develop safe applications and conduct secure transactions. It takes a knowledgeable guiding hand to understand how Ethereum works and what it does — and Ethereum For Dummies provides that guidance. Written by one of the leading voices in the blockchain community and the bestselling author of Blockchain For Dummies, this book demystifies the workings of Ethereum and shows how it can enhance security, transactions, and investments.

As an emerging application of blockchain technology, Ethereum attracts a wide swath of professionals ranging from financial pros who see it as a way to enhance their business, security analysts who want to conduct secure transactions, programmers who build apps that employ the Ethereum blockchain, or investors interested in cashing in on the rise of cryptocurrency. Ethereum For Dummies offers a starting point to all members of this audience as it provides easy-to-understand explanations of the tools and techniques for using Ethereum.

  • Understand the fundamentals of Ethereum
  • Build smart contracts
  • Create decentralised applications
  • Examine public and private chains

If you need to get a grip on one of the biggest applications of blockchain technology, this book makes it easier.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119474128

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Michael G. Solomon, PhD, is a full-time security, privacy, blockchain, and data science expert. An active speaker, consultant, and author, Michael is a professor of cybersecurity and global business with blockchain technology at the University of the Cumberlands. He has written more than 20 books on IT, security, and the PMP exam.

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