The book focuses on the power of business blockchain. It gives an overview of blockchain in traditional business, marketing, accounting and business intelligence. The book provides a detailed working knowedge of blockchain, user cases of blockchain in business, cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offering(ICO) along with the risks associated with them. The book also covers the detailed study of decentralization, mining, consensus, smart contracts, concepts and working of distributed ledgers and hyper ledgers as well as many other important concepts. It also details the security and privacy aspects…mehr
The book focuses on the power of business blockchain. It gives an overview of blockchain in traditional business, marketing, accounting and business intelligence. The book provides a detailed working knowedge of blockchain, user cases of blockchain in business, cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offering(ICO) along with the risks associated with them. The book also covers the detailed study of decentralization, mining, consensus, smart contracts, concepts and working of distributed ledgers and hyper ledgers as well as many other important concepts. It also details the security and privacy aspects of blockchain.
The book is beneficial for readers who are preparing for their business careers, those who are working with small scale businesses and startups, and helpful for business executives, managers, entrepreneurs, bankers, government officials and legal professionals who are looking to blockchain for secure financial transactions. The book will also be beneficial for researchers and students who want to study the latest developments of blockchain.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
S.S. Tyagi is a Professor of Computer Engineering and Dean at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, Faridabad, India. He obtained his PhD from Kururkshetra University in 2010 in Computer Technology. He has more than 28 years of teaching and research experience and has authored many research publications in high indexed journals. Shaveta Bhatia is Professor of Faculty of Computer Applications, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies. She has more than 17 years of academic and research experience. She has authored many research papers and published over a span of her teaching career in various reputed journals and conferences.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface xv
1 Introduction to Blockchain 1 Akshay Mudgal
1.1 Introduction 1
1.1.1 Public Blockchain Architecture 5
1.1.2 Private Blockchain Architecture 5
1.1.3 Consortium Blockchain Architecture 5
1.2 The Privacy Challenges of Blockchain 6
1.3 De-Anonymization 8
1.3.1 Analysis of Network 9
1.3.2 Transaction Fingerprinting 9
1.3.3 DoS Attacks 9
1.3.4 Sybil Attacks 9
1.4 Transaction Pattern Exposure 10
1.4.1 Transaction Graph Analysis 10
1.4.2 AS-Level Deployment Analysis 10
1.5 Methodology: Identity Privacy Preservation 10
1.5.1 Mixing Services 10
1.5.2 Ring Signature 12
1.6 Decentralization Challenges Exist in Blockchain 14
1.7 Conclusion 15
1.8 Regulatory Challenges 16
1.9 Obstacles to Blockchain Regulation 16
1.10 The Current Regulatory Landscape 17
1.11 The Future of Blockchain Regulation 18
1.12 Business Model Challenges 19
1.12.1 Traditional Business Models 19
1.12.2 Manufacturer 19
1.12.3 Distributor 20
1.12.4 Retailer 20
1.12.5 Franchise 20
1.13 Utility Token Model 20
1.13.1 Right 21
1.13.2 Value Exchange 21
1.13.3 Toll 21
1.13.4 Function 21
1.13.5 Currency 22
1.13.6 Earning 22
1.14 Blockchain as a Service 22
1.15 Securities 23
1.16 Development Platforms 24
1.17 Scandals and Public Perceptions 25
1.17.1 Privacy Limitations 26
1.17.2 Lack of Regulations and Governance 26
1.17.3 Cost to Set Up 26
1.17.4 Huge Consumption of Energy 26
1.17.5 Public Perception 27
References 27
2 The Scope for Blockchain Ecosystem 29 Manisha Suri
2.1 Introduction 30
2.2 Blockchain as Game Changer for Environment 32
2.3 Blockchain in Business Ecosystem 38
2.3.1 Business Ecosystem 39
2.3.1.1 What Is Business Model? 39
2.3.1.2 Business Model--Traditional 39
2.3.2 Are Blockchain Business Models Really Needed? 41
2.3.2.1 Blockchain Business Model 41
2.3.2.2 Model 1: Utility Token Model 41
2.3.2.3 Model 2: BaaS 43
2.3.2.4 Model 3: Securities 44
2.3.2.5 Model 4: Development Platforms 45
2.3.2.6 Model 5: Blockchain-Based Software Products 46
2.3.2.7 Model 6: Blockchain Professional Services 46
2.3.2.8 Model 7: Business Model--P2P 47
2.4 Is Blockchain Business Ecosystem Profitable? 48
2.5 How Do You "Design" a Business Ecosystem? 49
2.6 Redesigning Future With Blockchain 53
2.6.1 Is Earth Prepared for Blockchain? 53
2.7 Challenges and Opportunities 57
References 58
3 Business Use Cases of Blockchain Technology 59 Vasudha Arora, Shweta Mongia, Sugandha Sharma and Shaveta Malik
3.1 Introduction to Cryptocurrency 60
3.2 What is a Bitcoin? 60
3.2.1 Bitcoin Transactions and Their Processing 62
