Handbook of Research on Blockchain Technology

Handbook of Research on Blockchain Technology presents the latest information on the adaptation and implementation of Blockchain technologies in real world business, scientific, healthcare and biomedical applications. The book's editors present the rapid advancements in existing business models by applying Blockchain techniques. Novel architectural solutions in the deployment of Blockchain comprise the core aspects of this book. Several use cases with IoT, biomedical engineering, and smart cities are also incorporated. As Blockchain is a relatively new technology that exploits decentralized networks and is used in many sectors for reliable, cost-effective and rapid business transactions, this book is a welcomed addition on existing knowledge. Financial services, retail, insurance, logistics, supply chain, public sectors and biomedical industries are now investing in Blockchain research and technologies for their business growth. Blockchain prevents double spending in financial transactions without the need of a trusted authority or central server. It is a decentralized ledger platform that facilitates verifiable transactions between parties in a secure and smart way. Presents the evolution of blockchain, from fundamental theories, to present formsExplains the concepts of blockchain related to cloud/edge computing, smart healthcare, smart cities and Internet of Things (IoT)Provides complete coverage of the various tools, platforms and techniques used in blockchainExplores smart contract tools and consensus algorithmsCovers a variety of applications with real world case studies in areas such as biomedical engineering, supply chain management, and tracking of goods and delivery INDICE: Ethical Considerations and Issues of Blockchain Technology-Based Systems in War Zones: A Case Study ApproachBlockchain-Based Framework for Data Storage in Peer-to-Peer Scheme Using Interplanetary File SystemIntegration of Blockchain and Internet of ThingsA Deep Dive Into Security and Privacy Issues of Blockchain TechnologiesBlockchain Implementation for Internet of Things ApplicationsBlockchain Implementation Using Smart Grid-Based Smart CityCloud-Based Blockchaining for Enhanced SecurityBlockchain Integration With Low-Power Internet of Things DevicesApplications of Blockchain TechnologyBlockchain-Powered Smart Healthcare SystemInternet of Things and Blockchain: Integration, Need, Challenges, Applications, and Future ScopeBlockchain and Internet of Things: An OverviewCryptocurrency Mechanisms for Blockchains: Models, Characteristics, Challenges, and ApplicationsOverview of Blockchain Technology ConceptsScalability in Blockchain: Challenges and SolutionsA Vital Role of Blockchain Technology Toward Internet of VehiclesNeed to Know About Combined Technologies of Block Chain and Machine Learning

• ISBN: 978-0-12-819816-2
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 352
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés