Decentralized Computing Using Blockchain Technologies and Smart Contracts: Emerging Research and Opportunities

  • 2h 9m
  • S. Adarsh, S. Asharaf
  • IGI Global
  • 2017

Recent innovations have created significant developments in data storage and management. These new technologies now allow for greater security in databases and other applications.

Decentralized Computing Using Blockchain Technologies and Smart Contracts: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a concise and informative source of academic research on the latest developments in block chain innovation and their application in contractual agreements. Highlighting pivotal discussions on topics such as cryptography, programming techniques, and decentralized computing, this book is an ideal publication for researchers, academics, professionals, students, and practitioners seeking content on utilizing block chains with smart contracts.

About the Author

S. Asharaf, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, India. S. Adarsh, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, India.

In this Book

  • Overview of Computing Models
  • Introduction to Blockchain Technology
  • Advanced Topics in Blockchains
  • Smart Contracts and Smart Properties Over Blockchains
  • Programming the Blockchain
  • Current Application Areas
  • Emerging Opportunities with Blockchain