Building Blockchain Apps (Paperback)

Building on his pioneering experience, Michael Yuan introduces today's most popular blockchain development paradigm, Ethereum Smart Contract programming. Yuan guides you through working with Dapps, ERC20 tokens, programming for ICOs, and more. Next, he introduces next-generation Tendermint / Cosmos programming models and software architectures that overcome key limitations of previous blockchain environments, reducing congestion and enabling unprecedented scalability. Finally, he introduces potential blockchain applications in key sectors, including Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Finance, Exchanges, and Healthcare.Table of Content : Part I: Introduction Chapter 1: An Introduction to BlockchainChapter 2: Reaching ConsensusChapter 3: Your First Blockchain AppPart II: An Introduction to Ethereum Chapter 4: Getting StartedChapter 5: Concepts and ToolsChapter 6: Smart ContractsChapter 7: Decentralized Applications (Dapps)Chapter 8: Alternatives to DappsPart III: Ethereum in Depth Chapter 9: Inside EthereumChapter 10: Blockchain Data ServicesChapter 11: Smart Contract Search EngineChapter 12: Smart Contract Security and Best PracticesChapter 13: The Future of EthereumPart IV: Building Application Protocols Chapter 14: Extending the Ethereum ProtocolChapter 15: Extending Ethereum ToolsChapter 16: Example DappsChapter 17: Business Rules and ContractsChapter 18: Building an Application-Specific EVMPart V: Building Your Own Blockchain Chapter 19: Getting Started with TendermintChapter 20: The Business LogicChapter 21: Creating a Blockchain ClientPart VI: Cryptoeconomics Chapter 22: The Cryptoeconomics of Token DesignChapter 23: Initial Coin OfferingsChapter 24: Cryptocurrency ExchangesAppendix: Getting Started with CyberMilesIndexSalient Features Master cutting-edge blockchain development technologies including Tendermint and Cosmos Build decentralized blockchain applications for e-commerce, marketplaces, finance, supply chains, healthcare, content distribution, and more Help financial institutions enable virtual currencies and achieve revolutionary process improvements Preview next-generation techniques that transcend the limitations of today's cryptocurrencies"