Chapter 1, Introduction to Blockchain and Bitcoin, will give us a step-by-step introduction to the essentials of Bitcoin and
blockchain. It will cover the basics of this unique technology, which is developing greatly. We will cover the fundamentals of cryptography and cryptocurrency, an introduction and history of Bitcoin and blockchain, its structure, the various types of blockchain, and more. This chapter will also provide the bigger picture of what makes Bitcoin and blockchain the next great innovation after the internet.
Chapter 2, Fundamentals of Decentralization, will enable us to understand the various situations in which we can use decentralization and blockchain for the benefit of society and individuals. Since this technology is completely new and undergoing changes, we hope to see a better world tomorrow that includes security and transparency while eliminating all the downsides of the technology. Towards the end of the fundamentals of decentralization, we will see how decentralization is going to impact the present and future world in a better way.
Chapter 3, Advanced Blockchain Concepts, will cover some of the advanced concepts used in blockchain and various consensus protocols used in various blockchain implementations. We will look at some of the key challenges in privacy on blockchains and how solutions such as ZKP can help safeguard privacy. Then we will discuss smart contracts, which is one of the core building blocks of blockchain: how they are written, what they are, and how they are executed.
Chapter 4, Bitcoin and Blockchain Security, will start with an introduction to the fundamentals of cryptography, and it is using cryptocurrency. We will look into the history of Bitcoin, the structure of a blockchain, and the various types of blockchain. We will get familiar with the decentralization that sits at the core of blockchain. We will get insight on how decentralization works, its pros and cons, what all can be decentralized, and how it is impacting the world today. We will also get a deeper understanding of the advanced concepts of blockchain, such as its structure, architecture, and the protocols used. Finally, this chapter will enable us to understand the features and safety provided by the various crypto wallets. We will look at how hardware wallets work, some types of physical coin, the chances of survival of the various cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Altcoin, and we will try to understand how to balance and diversify risks related to investing in crypto tokens.
