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Very GoodA book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Hardcover
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Book Title
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Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies
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2 lbs
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Book
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No
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ISBN
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9780691171692
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Computers, Language Arts & Disciplines, Business & Economics
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Publication Name
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Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies : a Comprehensive Introduction
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Princeton University Press
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10.2 in
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Communication Studies, Social Aspects / General, Computer Science, Money & Monetary Policy, E-Commerce / General (See Also Computers / Electronic Commerce), Information Technology
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Publication Year
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2016
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Textbook
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Hardcover
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English
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1 in
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30.8 Oz
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7.3 in
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336 Pages
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: A Comprehensive Introduction
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691171696
ISBN-13
9780691171692
eBay Product ID (ePID)
220572182
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies : a Comprehensive Introduction
Publication Year
2016
Subject
Communication Studies, Social Aspects / General, Computer Science, Money & Monetary Policy, E-Commerce / General (See Also Computers / Electronic Commerce), Information Technology
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Computers, Language Arts & Disciplines, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
30.8 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2016-014802
Reviews
This book is a very nice introduction to Bitcoin, its structure, how it can be used (and possibly abused), and how it might evolve in the future. . . . The authors have a relaxed tone and this book could easily be incorporated into an undergraduate curriculum. —Jeffrey Putnam, Association for Computing Machinery Computing Reviews, For people interested in the inner workings of Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies, this is an excellent book., “Among this book’s many features are lots of nice, concrete examples and pleasant anecdotes, as well as a highly readable and enjoyable history of cryptocurrencies. Strongly recommended.” ‘e”Tyler Moore, University of Tulsa, Honorable Mention for the 2017 PROSE Award in Computing and Information Sciences, Association of American Publishers, “Block chain technology is set to disrupt many different industries. If you want to get up to speed on this fast-moving technology, this book should be your first stop.” ‘e”Campbell R. Harvey, Duke University, “Block chain technology is set to disrupt many different industries. If you want to get up to speed on this fast-moving technology, this book should be your first stop.” –Campbell R. Harvey, Duke University, “For people interested in the inner workings of Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies, this is an excellent book.” — Choice, “Among this book’s many features are lots of nice, concrete examples and pleasant anecdotes, as well as a highly readable and enjoyable history of cryptocurrencies. Strongly recommended.” –Tyler Moore, University of Tulsa, This book provides an outstanding treatment of a complex phenomenon–the rise of cryptocurrency technologies. —Wilko Bolt, Journal of Economic Literature, “This book provides an outstanding treatment of a complex phenomenon–the rise of cryptocurrency technologies.” –Wilko Bolt, Journal of Economic Literature, “This book is a very nice introduction to Bitcoin, its structure, how it can be used (and possibly abused), and how it might evolve in the future. . . . The authors have a relaxed tone and this book could easily be incorporated into an undergraduate curriculum.” –Jeffrey Putnam, Association for Computing Machinery Computing Reviews
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
332.40285
Synopsis
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies provides a comprehensive introduction to the revolutionary yet often misunderstood new technologies of digital currency. Whether you are a student, software developer, tech entrepreneur, or researcher in computer science, this authoritative and self-contained book tells you everything you need to know about the new global money for the Internet age. How do Bitcoin and its block chain actually work? How secure are your bitcoins? How anonymous are their users? Can cryptocurrencies be regulated? These are some of the many questions this book answers. It begins by tracing the history and development of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and then gives the conceptual and practical foundations you need to engineer secure software that interacts with the Bitcoin network as well as to integrate ideas from Bitcoin into your own projects. Topics include decentralization, mining, the politics of Bitcoin, altcoins and the cryptocurrency ecosystem, the future of Bitcoin, and more.* An essential introduction to the new technologies of digital currency* Covers the history and mechanics of Bitcoin and the block chain, security, decentralization, anonymity, politics and regulation, altcoins, and much more* Features an accompanying website that includes instructional videos for each chapter, homework problems, programming assignments, and lecture slides* Also suitable for use with the authors’ Coursera online course* Electronic solutions manual (available only to professors), Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies provides a comprehensive introduction to the revolutionary yet often misunderstood new technologies of digital currency. Whether you are a student, software developer, tech entrepreneur, or researcher in computer science, this authoritative and self-contained book tells you everything you need to know about t, An authoritative introduction to the exciting new technologies of digital money Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies provides a comprehensive introduction to the revolutionary yet often misunderstood new technologies of digital currency. Whether you are a student, software developer, tech entrepreneur, or researcher in computer science, this authoritative and self-contained book tells you everything you need to know about the new global money for the Internet age. How do Bitcoin and its block chain actually work? How secure are your bitcoins? How anonymous are their users? Can cryptocurrencies be regulated? These are some of the many questions this book answers. It begins by tracing the history and development of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and then gives the conceptual and practical foundations you need to engineer secure software that interacts with the Bitcoin network as well as to integrate ideas from Bitcoin into your own projects. Topics include decentralization, mining, the politics of Bitcoin, altcoins and the cryptocurrency ecosystem, the future of Bitcoin, and more. An essential introduction to the new technologies of digital currency Covers the history and mechanics of Bitcoin and the block chain, security, decentralization, anonymity, politics and regulation, altcoins, and much more Features an accompanying website that includes instructional videos for each chapter, homework problems, programming assignments, and lecture slides Also suitable for use with the authors’ Coursera online course Electronic solutions manual (available only to professors)
LC Classification Number
HG1710.N35 2016
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