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Crypto and Blockchain for BeginnersCrypto and Blockchain for Beginners is an introduction to the worlds of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. It is not an in-depth technical field manual for programmers and developers, but a fun yet educational book to help everyone understand the functions of blockchain and cryptocurrency. After finishing this book, you will be able to understand the concepts and happily engage in conversations with your new found knowledge. Complete with case studies, this is the only book you will need to expand your knowledge on the topics of crypto and blockchain. This book will give you the knowledge about: Chapter 1: Blockchain Introduction to Blockchain Decentralization Structure and Immutability Transparency and Anonymity Cryptography Case Studies: Case Study #1 - Transactions on the Blockchain Case Study #2 - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Case Study #3 - The Equifax Breach Chapter 2: History Electronic Cash Smart Contracts Bitcoin Blockchain 2.0 Blockchain Today Case Studies: Case Study #4 - Becoming e-Estonian Case Study #5 - Banking the Unbanked Chapter 3: Cryptocurrencies Introduction Technology Criminals Accessing Cryptocurrencies and Wallets Public and Private Keys Tokens or Coins or Both? Volatility of Cryptocurrencies and Who Controls the Price Creation of a Personal Token/Coin Examples: Bitcoin [BTC]Ethereum [ETH]Ripple [XRP]Bitcoin Cash [BCH]Cardano [ADA]Litecoin [LTC]NEO [NEO]Stellar [XLM]Monero [XMR]EOS [EOS]Dash [DASH]IOTA [MIOTA]NEM [XEM]Case Studies:Case Study #6 - What is Gas? Case Study #7 - SegWit Chapter 4: Smart Contracts What are Smart Contracts? Concept Example Uses for Smart Contracts Conclusion Chapter 5: Cryptography Introduction Uses How it Works Encryptions and Keys Hashing What's the Difference Between Hashing and Encryption? Multisig - Multi Signature Cryptography Hybrid Cryptography Conclusion Chapter 6: ITOs and ICOs What are ITOs/ICOs? Why are Some Countries Banning ITOs/ICOs? Conclusion Chapter 7: How to Choose an ICO to Invest in Funds Raised With ICOs in 2016 vs 2017 ICOs by Category in 2018 Scammers Phishing and Fake ICOs What to Look for Before Investing in ICOs Conclusion Chapter 8: Transactions on the Blockchain Introduction Understanding a Bitcoin Transaction Transactions, Hash Function and Hash Value Block Headers, Mining and Rewards Mining in Bitcoin Problems With Mining Blockchains and Algorithms Rapid Fire Q& A Conclusion