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Basic Blockchain by David Shrier
Basic Blockchain by David Shrier
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Basic Blockchain: What It Is and How It Will Transform the Way We Work and Live
by David L. Shrier
"The essential, non-technical introduction to the technology that is enacting radical change on global finance."
💻 TECHNOLOGY | CRYPTOCURRENCY | ECONOMICS
A clear, accessible guide breaking down the history, mechanics, and societal impact of blockchain technology, written by a global authority on the subject.
Extended Synopsis
In Basic Blockchain, renowned futurist David L. Shrier demystifies the complex world of decentralized ledgers. Born from early research into game theory, popularized by the launch of Bitcoin under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, and now heavily funded by global corporate interests, blockchain represents a total paradigm shift. Shrier guides the general reader through the socio-economic context of its creation following the 2008 financial crisis and details its core mechanics, such as cryptographic hashes and network theory, without relying on dense technical jargon.
The book looks beyond the initial hype of digital currencies to analyze how blockchain will fundamentally disrupt health services, real estate, voting systems, and banking. By offering financial and legal inclusion for the dispossessed and drastically reducing costs, Shrier outlines how this technology is not just an obscure IT development, but a revolutionary force reshaping everyday life and modern industry.
About the Author
David L. Shrier is a leading futurist, academic, and entrepreneur holding positions at MIT and Oxford University. As a global authority on financial technology, he specializes in translating complex technological advancements into actionable strategy for business executives, policymakers, and the general public.
Reader Targeting & Academic Utility
- Crypto Blog Subscribers: An essential foundational text to complement free education on mining setups, GitHub deployment, and hardware integration.
- Business Executives: Provides the clarity needed to separate blockchain "noise" from actionable business integration strategies.
- Economics Students: A vital overview of how decentralized finance (DeFi) is challenging traditional banking systems.
Technical Specifications
| ISBN-13 | 9781472144836 |
| ISBN-10 | 147214483X |
| Format | Paperback |
| Publisher | Robinson |
| Publication Date | 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Technology, Web3 |
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