Bits To Bitcoin
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Bits To Bitcoin
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Author : Mark Stuart Day
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2024-02-06
Bits To Bitcoin written by Mark Stuart Day and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-06 with Computers categories.
An accessible guide to our digital infrastructure, explaining the basics of operating systems, networks, security, and other topics for the general reader. Most of us feel at home in front of a computer; we own smartphones, tablets, and laptops; we look things up online and check social media to see what our friends are doing. But we may be a bit fuzzy about how any of this really works. In Bits to Bitcoin, Mark Stuart Day offers an accessible guide to our digital infrastructure, explaining the basics of operating systems, networks, security, and related topics for the general reader. He takes the reader from a single process to multiple processes that interact with each other; he explores processes that fail and processes that overcome failures; and he examines processes that attack each other or defend themselves against attacks. Day tells us that steps are digital but ramps are analog; that computation is about “doing something with stuff” and that both the “stuff” and the “doing” can be digital. He explains timesharing, deadlock, and thrashing; virtual memory and virtual machines; packets and networks; resources and servers; secret keys and public keys; Moore's law and Thompson's hack. He describes how building in redundancy guards against failure and how endpoints communicate across the Internet. He explains why programs crash or have other bugs, why they are attacked by viruses, and why those problems are hard to fix. Finally, after examining secrets, trust, and cheating, he explains the mechanisms that allow the Bitcoin system to record money transfers accurately while fending off attacks.
Splitting Bits V2
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Author : Joseph Gelet
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-05-03
Splitting Bits V2 written by Joseph Gelet and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-03 with categories.
Splitting Bits takes the Bit World of Bitcoin and the Blockchain and splits it into bite sized pieces for your digestion pleasure. We explain Bitcoin for what it is - a digital currency, not so different from fiat currencies such as the Euro or Yen. Splitting Bits is the natural sequel to Splitting Pennies - Understanding Forex. A new Bit Paradigm has begun and the computer arms race to mine and hash and mint your own coin is important for everyone to understand. Blockchain is the most explosive, potent technology ever which is about to change the world, starting with Wall St. Bitcoin may be a 'fad' but the underlying Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is the new standard in Currency Trading, Banking, Securities, and new markets yet to be created. Old systems will be renovated and re-invented. Blockchain is spreading faster than a virus around the world where soon a "Kodak Moment" will make businesses obsolete (such as when Smartphones make Kodak irrelevant). If you're feeling as you missed the opportunity to make 500,000% return by not buying some Bitcoin in 2011, now is an even greater opportunity - as we explain in this book. Bitcoin isn't actually going up in price, it's the US Dollar going down - there is a limited supply of Bitcoin, but the supply of US Dollar is unlimited. If you want to integrate Bitcoin for your business, Splitting Bits is your practical guide to simple steps of how you can accept Bitcoin payments and manage the risk of a volatile currency. For traders and investors, we explore the markets as they exist now and what the short term future holds. Splitting Bits has something for everyone, including our own proprietary Better Coin - learn how to make your own Coin logically, algorithmically. Learn how to avoid the fraud, which exists everywhere. Splitting Bits also includes how to guide for Bitcoin mining, and practical information for anyone who is confused, curious, or otherwise wants to improve their Bitcoin knowledge. Of course, we describe many Cryptocurrencies but use Bitcoin as the prime example. Join the Bit Paradigm and buyer beware - you won't think the same about investing after reading. WARNING: Crypto trading is contagious!
Bits Bytes And Blockchains
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Author : Onesimus Malatji
language : en
Publisher: Onesimus Malatji
Release Date : 2023-09-10
Bits Bytes And Blockchains written by Onesimus Malatji and has been published by Onesimus Malatji this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-10 with Computers categories.
Overview "Bits, Bytes, and Blockchains: A Family-Friendly Guide to the Digital Age" is designed to be a comprehensive yet accessible resource for understanding key technologies shaping our world today—blockchains, cryptocurrencies, tokenization, artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, and humanoids. The book aims to provide readers, irrespective of their age, with the essential knowledge and practical insights they need to navigate the digital world. Objectives Demystify Complex Topics: To break down complex technological concepts into easy-to-understand language. Broad Audience: To be versatile enough to educate children while also offering adults a thorough understanding. Practical Applications: To explore how these technologies are affecting real-world scenarios and may shape the future. Ethical Considerations: To offer insights into the ethical dimensions associated with emerging technologies. Structure The book is divided into three main parts: The Building Blocks: Introduces the basics of blockchains, cryptocurrency, and tokenization. The Intelligent Machines Among Us: Covers AI, how language models like ChatGPT work, and the concept of humanoids. The Future is Now: Looks at how blockchain and AI intersect and what to expect in the near future. Each part includes engaging anecdotes, real-world examples, and illustrative graphics to aid comprehension. Unique Features Family-Friendly: Designed to be engaging for readers of all ages. Up-to-Date: Features the most recent trends and examples up to the year 2023. Interactive Components: QR codes for supplementary video explanations, interviews, and interactive quizzes. Resourceful Appendices: Includes a glossary of terms, FAQs, and recommended reading for further exploration. Who Should Read This Book? Parents wanting to understand the technologies their children are growing up with. Educators looking for a resource to introduce these topics in the classroom. Children and teenagers curious about digital technologies. Anyone interested in understanding the digital world but unsure where to start. "Bits, Bytes, and Blockchains" is not just a book; it's an invitation to understand the technologies that are redefining our lives, economies, and societies. With this guide, we aim to empower our readers to be informed participants in the digital age
Mastering Bitcoin
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Author : Andreas M. Antonopoulos
language : en
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Release Date : 2023-11-03
Mastering Bitcoin written by Andreas M. Antonopoulos and has been published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc." this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-03 with Business & Economics categories.
Join the technological revolution that's taking the financial world by storm. Mastering Bitcoin is your guide through the seemingly complex world of Bitcoin, providing the knowledge you need to participate in the internet of money. Whether you're building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this revised and expanded third edition provides essential detail to get you started. Bitcoin, the first successful decentralized digital currency, has already spawned a multibillion-dollar global economy open to anyone with the knowledge and passion to participate. Mastering Bitcoin provides the knowledge. You supply the passion. The third edition includes: A broad introduction to Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain—ideal for nontechnical users, investors, and business executives An explanation of Bitcoin's technical foundation and cryptographic currency for developers, engineers, and software and systems architects Details of the Bitcoin decentralized network, peer-to-peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and security principles New developments such as Taproot, Tapscript, Schnorr signatures, and the Lightning Network A deep dive into Bitcoin applications, including how to combine the building blocks offered by this platform into powerful new tools User stories, analogies, examples, and code snippets illustrating key technical concepts
Investing In Bits And Bytess
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Author : Brian Clette
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2015-03-03
Investing In Bits And Bytess written by Brian Clette and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-03 with Business & Economics categories.
Historically the value of any country's currency has come from the fact that that currency has been backed up by gold or some other precious metal. Meaning that a paper banknote of any particular denomination was worth a certain amount of gold and could be taken to any recognized bank or currency exchange and redeemed for its value in gold coins at least that was the case until August 15, 1971. When United States president Richard Nixon removed the United States, or rather "suspended" the direct convertibility standard of paper currency, meaning that a paper banknote could no longer be exchanged for its direct value in gold, and shortly thereafter. Several Western European countries such as England and France removed themselves from the gold standard as well and today no recognized government or country uses the gold standard, which essentially means that a country's currency only has value, because the government in power and the world economy says that it does. So what would we do if the stock market crashed tomorrow like it did in 1929? Or we begin to experience hyperinflation similar to the way Africa did in the late 1960s and early 1970s well fortunately for us, there are bitcoins a form of digital currency subject one government's whims for financial system. The value of the coins is determined more or less by the community of bitcoin users on any given day.
Understanding Bitcoin
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Author : Pedro Franco
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-11-24
Understanding Bitcoin written by Pedro Franco and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-24 with Business & Economics categories.
Discover Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that has the finance world buzzing Bitcoin is arguably one of the biggest developments in finance since the advent of fiat currency. With Understanding Bitcoin, expert author Pedro Franco provides finance professionals with a complete technical guide and resource to the cryptography, engineering and economic development of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This comprehensive, yet accessible work fully explores the supporting economic realities and technological advances of Bitcoin, and presents positive and negative arguments from various economic schools regarding its continued viability. This authoritative text provides a step-by-step description of how Bitcoin works, starting with public key cryptography and moving on to explain transaction processing, the blockchain and mining technologies. This vital resource reviews Bitcoin from the broader perspective of digital currencies and explores historical attempts at cryptographic currencies. Bitcoin is, after all, not just a digital currency; it's a modern approach to the secure transfer of value using cryptography. This book is a detailed guide to what it is, how it works, and how it just may jumpstart a change in the way digital value changes hands. Understand how Bitcoin works, and the technology behind it Delve into the economics of Bitcoin, and its impact on the financial industry Discover alt-coins and other available cryptocurrencies Explore the ideas behind Bitcoin 2.0 technologies Learn transaction protocols, micropayment channels, atomic cross-chain trading, and more Bitcoin challenges the basic assumption under which the current financial system rests: that currencies are issued by central governments, and their supply is managed by central banks. To fully understand this revolutionary technology, Understanding Bitcoin is a uniquely complete, reader-friendly guide.
Investing In Bits And Bytes
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Author : James Moore
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2015-02-26
Investing In Bits And Bytes written by James Moore and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-26 with Business & Economics categories.
Historically the value of any country's currency has come from the fact that that currency has been backed up by gold or some other precious metal. Meaning that a paper banknote of any particular denomination was worth a certain amount of gold and could be taken to any recognized bank or currency exchange and redeemed for its value in gold coins at least that was the case until August 15, 1971. When United States president Richard Nixon removed the United States, or rather "suspended" the direct convertibility standard of paper currency, meaning that a paper banknote could no longer be exchanged for its direct value in gold, and shortly thereafter. Several Western European countries such as England and France removed themselves from the gold standard as well and today no recognized government or country uses the gold standard, which essentially means that a country's currency only has value, because the government in power and the world economy says that it does. So what would we do if the stock market crashed tomorrow like it did in 1929? Or we begin to experience hyperinflation similar to the way Africa did in the late 1960s and early 1970s well fortunately for us, there are bitcoins a form of digital currency subject one government's whims for financial system. The value of the coins is determined more or less by the community of bitcoin users on any given day.
Bits And Bugs
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Author : Thomas Huckle
language : en
Publisher: SIAM
Release Date : 2019-03-08
Bits And Bugs written by Thomas Huckle and has been published by SIAM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-08 with Mathematics categories.
In scientific computing (also known as computational science), advanced computing capabilities are used to solve complex problems. This self-contained book describes and analyzes reported software failures related to the major topics within scientific computing: mathematical modeling of phenomena; numerical analysis (number representation, rounding, conditioning); mathematical aspects and complexity of algorithms, systems, or software; concurrent computing (parallelization, scheduling, synchronization); and numerical data (such as input of data and design of control logic). Readers will find lists of related, interesting bugs, MATLAB examples, and “excursions” that provide necessary background, as well as an in-depth analysis of various aspects of the selected bugs. Illustrative examples of numerical principles such as machine numbers, rounding errors, condition numbers, and complexity are also included.
Exploring Bitcoin With Blockchain
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Author : Vizeet Srivastava
language : en
Publisher: BPB Publications
Release Date : 2022-06-22
Exploring Bitcoin With Blockchain written by Vizeet Srivastava and has been published by BPB Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-22 with Computers categories.
Building trust among customers and service providers in the zero trust environment. KEY FEATURES ● Visual demonstration of Blockchain fundamentals and concepts of Bitcoin. ● Easy understanding of Bitcoin internals with the help of Python and its procedural language features. ● Includes questions and programming exercises to help readers test their skills. DESCRIPTION Exploring Bitcoin with Blockchain teaches readers how Bitcoin works from the ground up and how readers can use it to help businesses innovate and reinvent their business practices in the digital age. The book covers some of the most important aspects of a Bitcoin network: blocks, transaction validations, mempool, different types of nodes, and the mining process. These concepts, such as timestamp and proof-of-work, are critical to understanding the Bitcoin system and getting practically started with Bitcoin. The book explains how to build payment addresses, define and secure wallets, and use BIP 0032 to construct HD wallets to begin Bitcoin transactions. This book helps readers to learn how to write Python scripts to create transactions, set the network fee, add security to transactions, and publish those transactions on the Blockchain network. This book covers a lot of problem-solving exercises and programming tasks. It explores the Lightning Network, which allows parties to a smart contract to send and receive Bitcoins using their digital wallets without incurring small fees. While you're learning it in depth, you get the opportunity to try out onion routing, and different improvements like Schnorr signature, and taproot. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn about the possibilities of Bitcoin, smart contracts, and their applications in diverse industries. ● Investigate the internal workings of Bitcoin, its whole ecosystem, and how it functions as the most prominent cryptocurrency. ● Dive into Bitcoin's consensus mechanism and learn how to set up Bitcoin wallets for personal money management. ● A brief explanation of how the Lightning Network protocol works. ● Explore topics like Forks, gossip protocol, P2PKH, P2SH transactions, Schnorr, and many more. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book appeals primarily to developers, tech-savvy students, and IT professionals eager to explore everything about Bitcoin and its fundamentals. Knowing the basics of Python is beneficial, although not an essential requirement. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Overview of Bitcoin 3. Understanding the Bitcoin Network 4. Bitcoin in the Real World 5. The Whitepaper 6. Blockchain, Transactions, and Mining 7. Node Communication 8. Technology Limitations, Threats, and Vulnerabilities 9. Wallets and Addresses 10. Create and Validate Transactions 11. Smart Contract and Other Useful Transactions 12. Segregated Witness 13. Lightning Network
Bitcoin For The Befuddled
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Author : Conrad Barski
language : en
Publisher: No Starch Press
Release Date : 2014-11-14
Bitcoin For The Befuddled written by Conrad Barski and has been published by No Starch Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-14 with Business & Economics categories.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last couple of years, you’ve probably heard of Bitcoin—the game-changing digital currency used by millions worldwide. But Bitcoin isn't just another way to buy stuff. It’s an anonymous, revolutionary, cryptographically secure currency that functions without the oversight of a central authority or government. If you want to get into the Bitcoin game but find yourself a little confused, Bitcoin for the Befuddled may be just what you’re looking for. Learn what Bitcoin is; how it works; and how to acquire, store, and spend bitcoins safely and securely. You'll also learn: Bitcoin’s underlying cryptographic principles, and how bitcoins are createdThe history of Bitcoin and its potential impact on trade and commerceAll about the blockchain, the public ledger of Bitcoin transactionsHow to choose a bitcoin wallet that’s safe and easy to useHow to accept bitcoins as payment in your physical store or on your websiteAdvanced topics, including Bitcoin mining and Bitcoin programming With its non-technical language and patient, step-by-step approach to this fascinating currency, Bitcoin for the Befuddled is your ticket to getting started with Bitcoin. Get out from under the rock and get in the Bitcoin game. Just make sure not to lose your shirt.