The concept is great

This book was just what I was looking for. It strikes the right balance in terms of language and discussion: it's written in a way that assumes that we're not advanced enough to be writing code, but, at the same time, it doesn't assume we're complete idiots that need to read a (too) lengthy explanation either. Sure, there are other, more in-depth works that you might want to read; however, for someone just starting out, who wants to delve into what makes cryptocurrencies different and why it should interest people, this is a great starting point. The book is well-structured and it covers a broad spectrum of knowledge around blockchain technology. What is interesting about this book is that it is one of the rare blockchain books that you could read the majority of it by non-tech people. The other thing is that it covers many important aspects about Blockchain starting from digital currencies, alt-coins down to non-financial applications. Good but it listen like all of the world's issues through the lens of BlockChain. Therefore probably more info than many people are looking for. The quality of the content was very good in terms of social impact and analysis but I recall a technical breakdown on how BlockChain actually works.

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Reveals so many aspects of blockchains

This is an absolutely brilliant book in the middle of hype
There are several more useful things that blockchain technology can do. The first deals with supply chain management. Blockchain benefits supply chain management by being able to trace goods while being cost effective. An example of this is sending a package through the United Parcel Service from one business to another. In the old days, a person had to call to find out where their package if hadn’t arrived when it was supposed to, but now you are sent a tracking number straight to your email. Through this tracking number, you can tell where the package you sent or are waiting for is in transit which creates a blockchain. This wonderful technology makes it easier for businesses to do business together because it has simplified the transfer process, production process, verification and payment method used from business to business. The second benefit of using this technology is quality assurance. Let’s be honest, mistakes happen in business and it is not always easy to pin down how this mistake or error occurred. With a blockchain, errors can be traced back to the point of origin in which the error was made. This not only makes it easier to investigate errors made, but it also saves time and money. It also makes it easier to perform the necessary actions to make the error right. Another benefit of blockchain technology is in voting. Voting requires a level of trust in that the votes aren’t rigged in some way. Blockchain technology is currently being tested in some places to decrease the chance of voting fraud from occurring.

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What the future holds

For quite some time, blockchain projects of all shapes and sizes were perceived by those in the know as little more than a feckless gamble. Admittedly this is with good reason as the industry as a whole was still in its absolute infancy making it difficult to determine where anything would end up and how it would all shake out. While blockchain technology is still not anywhere near the mainstream, more than a billion dollars has been invested so far and some of those investments are starting to pay off in a major way. While most blockchains are currently confined to the financial sector, that is not where they are going to stay for long and developers and investors from around the world are already considering new ways that its unique benefits can be put to use. Regardless of their individual success, it is safe to say that blockchain technology has serious infrastructure implications when it comes to things like identity protection, intellectual property, energy, supply chain management, bureaucratic red tape and more. The rest of this chapter includes a variety of projects that are worth keeping an eye on.

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Matches expectation

The depth that is covered here is by the far good. Hope to add some valuable asset in my arsenal. So u can come and get this course for urself as it will help u understand blockchain better

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The future is here

An extremely readable introduction to blockchain. Aside from a few minor editorial oversights an extremely readable book on the fundamentals of this important technology. The author did a very good job of avoiding being overly technical.

I loved the lay explanation of the concept of blockchain technology. Alan explanation is very comprehensive. I will like to listen to more on the topic and would surely follow the issues around as it develops. This book is well written, topics are ordered beautifully, the explanations are comprehensive and simple!

I would recommend anyone interested in blockchains, regardless the level of interest, to buy this book, many aspects of blockcahins, technical and nontechnical are explained simply.

If you care about your future, the future of business, of governance, or the future of money this is a Must Read.

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The only book on the topic I can recommend

This is the most comprehensive course I've had on Audible thus far. Colm is great at developing an intuition around a new topic and the coding aspect makes very practical. Top quality content and recommended for anyone looking to understand and deepen their knowledge of blockchain

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this book is a good intro

It honestly felt too short. but that's the point. if you have little to no coding experience or don't understand what blockchain is, this book is a good intro. Even if the technical stuff is still too hard to comprehend in this book, this book will at least get you on your feet mentally speaking so you can dive into deeper books. blockchain technology & design is no simple task to understand. this is the 1st out of dozens of books to understand blockchain. good luck to those who are jumping into this deep, dark, cold end of the pool of knowledge!

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Clear, accessible, and useful!

It is fantastic course. Regardless what is your background, you will learn a lot about Blockchain once you have completed this course.

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Important work with piercing clarity

I loved the way how complex content was broken down in easy to digest pieces. Thx for the great work

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To understand the blockchain technology.

Comprehensive and clear course that summarize the basic concepts to understand the blockchain technology. Also the resources and contents included are very valuables. I totally recommend this course.

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