Blockchain for Dummies, 3rd Edition

**Carve out your niche in the exploding world of blockchain technology** Cryptocurrency, NFTs, smart contracts, and ever-more-important business and finance functions—they all run on blockchain. __Blockchain For Dummies__ is the must-have guide to the basics of blockchain. This clear reference breaks down exactly what blockchain technology is, how it's used across industries, and what it all means for you and your investment portfolio. Learn the latest token standards, emerging tools and platforms, and opportunities that you'll want to hop aboard. This book demystifies all of it, so you can understand and profit from this major disruptor in the world of finance. Evaluate new ideas and trends, make smarter decisions, and establish your presence on your blockchains of choice. - Peek under the hood of the new tech that's changing finance (and everything else) - Learn how blockchain powers cryptocurrency and smart contracts - Launch your own blockchain... Carve out your niche in the exploding world of blockchain technology Cryptocurrency, NFTs, smart contracts, and ever-more-important business and finance functions—they all run on blockchain. Blockchain For Dummies is the must-have guide to the basics of blockchain. This clear reference breaks down exactly what blockchain technology is, how it's used across industries, and what it all means for you and your investment portfolio. Learn the latest token standards, emerging tools and platforms, and opportunities that you'll want to hop aboard. This book demystifies all of it, so you can understand and profit from this major disruptor in the world of finance. Evaluate new ideas and trends, make smarter decisions, and establish your presence on your blockchains of choice. Peek under the hood of the new tech that's changing finance (and everything else) Learn how blockchain powers cryptocurrency and smart contracts Launch your own blockchain apps on stable platforms Understand and take advantage of blockchain investment opportunities Investors, financial pros, and technologists who need Blockchain 101 will love Blockchain For Dummies . Exploring blockchain to build your personal portfolio? This book has your essentials. "Blockchain is the techno-magic that enables cryptocurrencies and impacts the worlds of finance, insurance, supply chain management, and others. But you don't need to be a programmer or financial wizard to understand blockchain; you just need this book! It explains blockchain basics, smart contracts, and cryptocurrencies, with real-world examples showing how blockchains functions and where they ad value. Learn how to interact with a blockchain, tour key blockchains, see how they disrupt huge industries, and much more." -- Back cover A guide to blockchain technologies explains blockchain basics, smart contracts, and cryptocurrencies, with real-world examples showing how blockchains function and where they add value