Ethereum Classic: Powering Trustless Innovation for Decentralized Applications
About this ebook
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Ethereum Classic: Uncovers the origin, purpose, and lasting relevance of Ethereum Classic in decentralized systems.
2: Solidity: Introduces the coding language that powers smart contracts within decentralized applications.
3: Proof of stake: Explains the consensus mechanism that promotes efficiency and reduces energy in blockchains.
4: Smart contract: Covers how smart contracts automate trustless transactions and enable dApp functionality.
5: Gavin Wood: Presents the role of Gavin Wood in shaping Ethereum and decentralized technology landscapes.
6: Monero: Explores Monero’s privacy features and how they inform secure dApp development.
7: SegWit: Details SegWit’s impact on blockchain scalability, relevant to decentralized app performance.
8: Decentralized autonomous organization: Discusses DAOs as decentralized governance structures enabled by blockchain.
9: Bitcoin Cash: Examines Bitcoin Cash’s scalability goals and what they imply for decentralized platforms.
10: Doublespending: Analyzes the issue of doublespending and how blockchain secures dApp transactions.
11: Decentralized application: Defines dApps, highlighting their architecture, benefits, and transformative potential.
12: Blockchain: Lays the groundwork of blockchain as the infrastructure underpinning decentralized systems.
13: Litecoin: Explores Litecoin’s technical differences and utility in decentralized financial models.
14: Vitalik Buterin: Profiles Vitalik Buterin and his vision that shaped Ethereum and the dApp revolution.
15: Ethereum: Explains Ethereum’s ecosystem and its critical role in dApp innovation and deployment.
16: Bitcoin: Provides background on Bitcoin as the first decentralized currency and dApp precursor.
17: The DAO: Revisits The DAO, its ambitions, and how its failure shaped future decentralized governance.
18: Nervos Network: Introduces Nervos as a platform seeking scalability and interoperability for dApps.
19: Fork (blockchain): Clarifies blockchain forks and their implications for decentralized application evolution.
20: Cryptocurrency wallet: Demystifies wallets as essential tools for accessing and interacting with dApps securely.
21: Cryptocurrency: Provides context on digital currencies as integral to decentralized economies and systems.
Whether you're a student exploring decentralized technologies, a professional navigating blockchain adoption, or an enthusiast passionate about digital sovereignty, this book bridges theory and application. Investing in this knowledge pays dividends in a future driven by decentralization.
