Product Description
by Manav Gupta (Author)
This is your definitive guide to deploying a blockchain solution in your enterprise. This book takes the reader on a journey including the following topics: -A technical understanding of blockchain for business - What does it really mean for a distributed ledger, smart contracts vs smart contract code, etc. -Understand what a typical blockchain application looks like, how it integrates with existing systems. -Example blockchain applications and how they are being used in the marketplace today, along with architectural overview, description of the various actors in the business network, etc. -Enterprise considerations for using blockchain - how to integrate blockchain with existing enterprise systems, considerations for calling smart contracts -Disruptive capabilities of blockchain such as Identity Management, Distributed Applications and how enterprises can leverage them -Technical understanding of smart contracts, how to write them, design considerations. -The various consensus mechanisms that are available, criteria for selection of consensus mechanisms.
Author Biography
Manav Gupta is an IBM Distinguished Engineer, Master Inventor and a published author. In his current role, Manav provides guidance to develop a digital strategy for clients across North America, by leveraging cloud, analytics and cognitive platforms. Manav has published several books on service management, cloud computing and big data. Most recently, he authored 'Blockchain for Dummies'. Manav is the father of 3 boys, and live in Ontario, Canada.
