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Blockchain technology has been penetrating every aspect of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and its use has been growing rapidly in recent years. The interest and development of this technology has primarily been driven by the enormous value growth of cryptocurrencies and large investments of venture capital in blockchain start-ups. Blockchain for Smart Systems: Computing Technologies and Applications is intended to clarify and define, in simple terms, the technology behind blockchain. It provides a deep dive into the core fundamentals of blockchain: hashing algorithm behind each block, distributed technology, smart contracts, and private vs. public blockchain. Features Discusses fundamental theories of practical and sophisticated applications of blockchain technology Includes case studies Discusses the concepts with illustrations, appropriate figures, tables, and simple language This book is primarily aimed at undergraduates, graduates, research scholars, academicians, and industry and technology enthusiasts working in various aspects of blockchain technology.

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Author:   Latesh Malik (GCE Nagpur) ,  Sandhya Arora (CCEW Pune) ,  Urmila Shrawankar (RTM Univ.) ,  Vivek Deshpande (Uni. of Wisconsin)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Chapman & Hall/CRC
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781032068046

ISBN 10:   1032068043
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   06 July 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgments. Editor Biographies. List of Contributors. Section I Blockchain Fundamentals. 1. Introduction to Blockchain and Terminologies. 2. Basics of Blockchain Architecture. 3. Unblocking the Blockchain: Concept and Use Cases. 4. BlockCloud: Blockchain as a Cloud Service. Section II Blockchain Algorithms & Security. 5. A Deep Dive into Blockchain Consensus Algorithms. 6. Blockchain Computing Technology: Challenging Security and Privacy Issues. 7. Decentralization in Blockchain and its Impact on Identity. 8. Threat to the Current Blockchain Cryptosystems Due to the Advancement of Quantum Computers. Section III Applications of Blockchain. 9. Digital India Digital Economy Using Blockchain Technology. 10. Blockchain-Based Secure Evidence-Management Police Assistance System. 11. Blockchain for Healthcare Systems. 12. Smart Microgrid-Based Energy Management Using Blockchain. Index.

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Dr. Latesh Malik is working as Associate Professor & Head,Department of Computer Science & Engg, Government College of Engineering, Nagpur. She has completed Ph.D. (Computer Science & Engineering) from Visvesyaraya National Institute of Technology in 2010, M.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering) from Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, India and B.E. (Computer Engineering) from University of Rajasthan, India . She is gold medalist in B.E. and M.Tech. She has teaching experience of 20+ years. She is life member of ISTE, CSI, ACM and has more than 160 papers published in International Journal & Conferences. She is recipient of 2 RPS and 1 MODROBs by AICTE. She guided 30+ PG projects and 8 students completed Ph.D under her. She is author of three books "" Practical guide to distributed systems in MPI"" and ""Python for Data Analysis"" on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and ""R programming for beginners"" by University Press India. Dr. Sandhya Arora is working as Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune. She has completed Ph.D. (Computer Science & Engineering) from Jadavpur University, Kolkata in 2012, M.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering) from Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, India and B.E. (Computer Engineering) from University of Rajasthan, India. She has rich teaching experience of 24+ years. She is life member of ISTE, CSI, ACM and has published papers in thoroughly acclaimed International Journal & Conferences. She is guiding PG and PhD students. She has received prestigious awards in the field of Computer Science. She authored three books ""Practical guide to distributed systems in MPI"" and ""Python for Data Analysis"" on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and ""R programming for beginners"" by University Press India. Dr. Urmila Shrawankar received PhD degree in Computer Sci & Engg from SGB Amravati University and M.Tech. degree in Computer Sci & Engg from RTM Nagpur university.. She is author of two books, six book chapters and more than 160 research papers in International Journals and Conferences of high repute. She has published 16 patents. Her biography was selected and published in the Marquis Who's Who in the World. She is recipient of International travel grant and UGC Minor Project Grant. She participated in many International conferences worldwide as a core organizing committee member, Technical program committee member, Special session chair and Session Chair. Dr Urmila is member of IEEE (SM), ACM, CSI (LM), ISTE(LM), IE( LM), IAENG, etc. At present, Dr. Urmila is working as a Professor in Department of Computer Science and Engineering, G H Raisoni College of Engineering, RTM Nagpur University Nagpur (MS), India. Vivek Deshpande did MBA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA. Blockchain Specialization completed from MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. He completed Bachelor of Engineering, REC Kurukshetra later transferred to IGGEC, Sagar, M.P. He hold positions of Leadership role in managing the Enterprise Software Systems across the 13 four year institutions at the University of Wisconsin. He is a CEO of Arbudausa.com, a medical platform that advances healthcare by connecting local patients and their doctors in India to top cancer experts of the US. He earned three prestigious grants from Wisconsin. He is a Vice President of IDP. IDP is an Ed tech startup by the four faculty members of Computer Science department of University of Wisconsin. IDP received a prestigious small business innovation research grant from National Science Foundation.

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