Grokking Bitcoin

Summary If you think Bitcoin is just an alternative currency for geeks, it's time to think again. Grokking Bitcoin opens up this powerful distributed ledger system, exploring the technology that enables applications both for Bitcoin-based financial transactions and using the blockchain for registering physical property ownership. With this fully illustrated, easy-to-read guide, you'll finally understand how Bitcoin works, how you can use it, and why you can trust the blockchain. Foreword by David A. Harding, Contributor to Bitcoin documentation. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Inflation, depressed economies, debased currencies ... these are just a few of the problems centralized banking has caused throughout history. Bitcoin, a digital currency created with the ambition to shift control away from change-prone governments, has the potential to bring an end to those problems once and for all. It's time to find out how it can help you. About the Book Grokking Bitcoin explains why Bitcoin's supporters trust it so deeply, and why you can too. This approachable book will introduce you to Bitcoin's groundbreaking technology, which is the key to this world-changing system. This illustrated, easy-to-read guide prepares you for a new way of thinking with easy-to-follow diagrams and exercises. You'll discover how Bitcoin mining works, how to accept Bitcoin, how to participate in the Bitcoin network, and how to set up a digital wallet. What's inside Bitcoin transactions The blockchain Bitcoin mining Bitcoin wallets About the Reader Intended for anyone interested in learning about Bitcoin technology. While a basic understanding of technical concepts is beneficial, no programming skills are necessary. About the Author Kalle Rosenbaum is a computer scientist, an avid Bitcoin supporter, and the founder of Propeller, a Bitcoin consultancy. Table of Contents Introduction to Bitcoin Cryptographic hash functions and digital signatures Addresses Wallets Transactions The blockchain Proof of work Peer-to-peer network Transactions revisited Segregated witness Bitcoin upgrades

With thousands of “crypto” projects out there, they say Bitcoin is old and boring, but nothing could be further from the truth. This book will guide you through the latest developments in Bitcoin, as seen through the eyes of one of its many developers. You'll learn about the latest soft fork known as Taproot, the challenges of keeping open source software free of money-stealing bugs and malware, new ways to protect nodes against evildoers on the internet, how to deal with the ever-growing blockchain, and more! Each chapter links to a corresponding episode of the Bitcoin, Explained podcast. The book also links to more than two hundred articles, videos, podcasts, and even the source code. And thanks to a tiny QR code next to every link, you'll never have to type long URLs. The author is a software developer based in Utrecht, The Netherlands. He has been working in the Bitcoin industry since 2014 and became a Bitcoin Core contributor in 2017, giving him a front row seat to all the latest and most exciting technical developments. He is a co-host on the Bitcoin Magazine podcast Bitcoin, Explained.

Grokking Artificial Intelligence Algorithms is a fully-illustrated and interactive tutorial guide to the different approaches and algorithms that underpin AI. Written in simple language and with lots of visual references and hands-on examples, you’ll learn the concepts, terminology, and theory you need to effectively incorporate AI algorithms into your applications. Summary Grokking Artificial Intelligence Algorithms is a fully-illustrated and interactive tutorial guide to the different approaches and algorithms that underpin AI. Written in simple language and with lots of visual references and hands-on examples, you’ll learn the concepts, terminology, and theory you need to effectively incorporate AI algorithms into your applications. And to make sure you truly grok as you go, you’ll use each algorithm in practice with creative coding exercises—including building a maze puzzle game, performing diamond data analysis, and even exploring drone material optimization. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Artificial intelligence touches every part of our lives. It powers our shopping and TV recommendations; it informs our medical diagnoses. Embracing this new world means mastering the core algorithms at the heart of AI. About the book Grokking Artificial Intelligence Algorithms uses illustrations, exercises, and jargon-free explanations to teach fundamental AI concepts. All you need is the algebra you remember from high school math class. Explore coding challenges like detect­ing bank fraud, creating artistic masterpieces, and setting a self-driving car in motion. What's inside Use cases for different AI algorithms Intelligent search for decision making Biologically inspired algorithms Machine learning and neural networks Reinforcement learning to build a better robot About the reader For software developers with high school–level algebra and calculus skills. About the author Rishal Hurbans is a technologist, startup and AI group founder, and international speaker. Table of Contents 1 Intuition of artificial intelligence 2 Search fundamentals 3 Intelligent search 4 Evolutionary algorithms 5 Advanced evolutionary approaches 6 Swarm intelligence: Ants 7 Swarm intelligence: Particles 8 Machine learning 9 Artificial neural networks 10 Reinforcement learning with Q-learning

A primer on the currency alternative that's changing the world Bitcoin can be a bit puzzling to the uninitiated. Ledger? Blockchain? Mining? These cryptocurrency concepts aren't going away, and there are tremendous opportunities for those with some know-how to get onboard with the crypto culture. Bitcoin For Dummies helps you get un-puzzled, learn the Bitcoin basics, and discover the possibilities in the new world of digital currencies. With this 100% new edition, you can step into the fascinating culture of cryptocurrency and learn how to use Bitcoin as a currency or an investment vehicle. A little bit of knowledge will go a long way, and you’ll be ready to sail smoothly ahead as the crypto tsunami advances. Demystify Bitcoin and learn how to buy and sell cryptocurrency Create a digital wallet and make everyday purchases using Bitcoin Discover the ins and outs of investing in Bitcoin and other up-and-coming cryptocurrencies Participate in the cutting-edge culture of crypto Bitcoin For Dummies is great for beginning Bitcoin users and investors who need to know the basics about getting started with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.

Summary Building Ethereum Dapps introduces you to decentralized applications based on the Ethereum blockchain platform. In this book, you'll learn the principles of Dapps development by rolling up your sleeves and actually building a few! Foreword by Thomas Bertani. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Imagine unbreakably secure applications that handle personal and business transactions without any central agency controlling the process. Decentralized applications, or Dapps, do just this, shifting power to users. The Ethereum blockchain platform provides the tools you need to build Dapps, including an innovative "smart contracts" model and Solidity, a Dapp-aware JavaScript-like programming language. About the Book Building Ethereum Dapps teaches Dapps development on the Ethereum blockchain platform. You'll begin with a mental model of how Dapps operate, and then dive into designing and implementing smart contracts in Ethereum's Solidity language. You'll explore Ethereum smart contract development tools, like Truffle and Web3, and pick up best practices for design and security. Practical exercises throughout give you valuable hands-on experience. What's inside Ethereum's key components Implementing smart contracts in Solidity Communicating with a smart contract in Web3 Developing Dapps with Truffle Best practices for design and security improvement About the Reader For developers with intermediate experience in JavaScript or an OO language. Familiarity with blockchain concepts is helpful. About the Author Roberto Infante is a software development consultant who specializes in finance. He currently works on financial risk management systems and on blockchain technology. Table of Contents PART 1 A first look at decentralized applications Understanding the blockchain The Ethereum platform Deploying your first smart contract PART 2 Programming smart contracts in Solidity Writing more complex smart contracts Generalizing functionality with abstract contracts and interfaces Managing smart contracts with Web3.js PART 3 The Ethereum ecosystem Unit testing contracts with Mocha Improving the development cycle with Truffle Putting it all together: Building a complete voting Dapp PART 4 Making a Dapp production ready Security considerations Conclusions

Are you looking to learn how you can cash in on the Bitcoin revolution? Have you been hearing about Bitcoin lately in the news and can't seem to wrap your head around what Bitcoin is? Do you wonder how you can start investing in Bitcoin but don't really know what it is and have hesitations around investing in something you don't understand? Do you wish you were able to understand Bitcoin but are afraid that it is too complex and complicated? Have you been searching for a resource to help you understand Bitcoin so you can start investing in cryptocurrencies without fear? If this sounds like you, then keep reading! Bitcoin is a fascinating new-age decenteralized currency that is only available online and allows the user to be somewhat anonymous. It is a digital currency that can be used by anyone linked to the Internet and is independent of any region. You keep Bitcoin in a "electronic wallet", much like how you put your money in your wallet or a bank. This is all operated electronically and there is no fiat (paper) money involved. Understanding Bitcoin will help you achieve all of your goals with investing in the cryptocurrency, no matter how big or small they are. Regardless of who you are and what you want to accomplish, the basis of Bitcoin is the same for everyone. This book will help you understand everything you need to know about Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrencies including the benefits and challenges of the new technology, and I will provide you with a step by step guide for achieving a higher level of understanding so you can feel comfortable getting involved with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Never before has there been a book so gentle in its approach and so effective at understanding Bitcoin from a beginners level. Within these pages, you will discover: -What is Bitcoin In Depth -Why Bitcoin is Important -Comparision of Bitcoin to Fiat currencies -Bitcoin Features -Bitcoin Background / History / Main Highlights -Everything You Need to Know About Blockchain -Blockchain History -Blockchain Application -How Blockchain Works -Bitcoin Versus Blockchain -Bitcoin Mining: How It Works and Facts -How to Mine Bitcoin -Is Bitcoin Mining Profitable -How to Store Bitcoin -Wallet Concept & Cryptocurrency Custody Solutions -How to Invest in Bitcoin -Bitcoin vs Other Assets -Understanding Bitcoin Exchanges AND MUCH MORE! No matter how young or old, how inexperienced or experienced, or what education level you have, this book will be able to help you strengthen your understanding of Bitcoin so you can utilize it in your daily life to achieve the things you want to achieve. The things you want to achieve don't have to be huge goals like building a multi-million dollar investment portfolio (although this book can certainly help), but you can use it to start understanding what all the talk and excitement is about with this new technology. If you're ready to start understanding about Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency and learn how you can get involved in this groundbreaking opportunity - then look no further. Don't waste another minute, scroll up and hit "BUY NOW" to get started today!

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The following topics are included in this 2-book combo: Book 1: Bitcoin can be confusing. Some people lose money while others become rich with it. And typically, if you make something, it means someone else lost something, and vice versa. So, how do you become a winner in this game? Do you buy and hold? Start day trading? Well, although there are many variables that go into this, it will definitely help to understand what cryptocurrency is all about. The background of the hype will be a basis that you can use to make more accurate, clever investment decisions, how to avoid scams, use better strategies, and foresee the future. Book 2: This is a special book that will reveal the truth to you behind the hype. Bitcoin has been such a volatile currency that many people are confused, some are filthy rich, and others have lost everything. What has made some people millionaires or even billionaires, and what has made other foolishly or unfortunately lose their cash in this? Some of the answers to these complicated questions can be found in this book. We’ll go over some real-life examples of wealthy individuals who cashed in at the right time, bitcoin’s bullish history, some advice the richest bitcoin investors have given us, and lots more. Be more educated now, so you can comprehend what you’re getting yourself into.