Also known as a distributed ledger technology (DLT), blockchain is a technology that allows blocks of digital information to be stored in a public database.
A blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked using cryptography. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data. By design, a blockchain is resistant to modification of the data.
The Basic Introduction to Blockchain technology and its features along with its working ,usage and application areas. This presentation clarifies all the basic concenpts related to blockchain technology .
This talk analyzes the core technology of a blockchain and recreates a simple POC in Python.
Starting from Bitcoin Blockchain, some books, and some open source cryptocurrency POC, the talk will consider three main aspects of the blockchain technology implementing them in Python:
- Structure: blockchain as a data structure (with demo)
- Logic: meaning and limitations of blockchain scripting and smart contract (with demo)
- Network: blockchain as a distributed system and C.A.P. theorem (with demo)
A blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked using cryptography. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data. By design, a blockchain is resistant to modification of the data.
The Basic Introduction to Blockchain technology and its features along with its working ,usage and application areas. This presentation clarifies all the basic concenpts related to blockchain technology .
This talk analyzes the core technology of a blockchain and recreates a simple POC in Python.
Starting from Bitcoin Blockchain, some books, and some open source cryptocurrency POC, the talk will consider three main aspects of the blockchain technology implementing them in Python:
- Structure: blockchain as a data structure (with demo)
- Logic: meaning and limitations of blockchain scripting and smart contract (with demo)
- Network: blockchain as a distributed system and C.A.P. theorem (with demo)
The presentation is about blockchain technology.It will give the basic idea about blockchain and about it's application,i.e where we can use blockchain technology.
Distributed Ledger Security in the Enterprise EnvironmentEugene Aseev
Businesses are actively experimenting with the blockchain and broader distributed ledger technology (DLT) for compelling use cases in supply chain, logistics, healthcare, and other markets. Building a decentralized solution might bring a lot of benefits with regards to transparency and streamlining of operations between multiple parties involved in the business process, but also introduces a completely new kind of risk. DLT is a complex, immature and rapidly changing technology, which requires a mindful approach to security and privacy in the enterprise context. In this talk, various cybersecurity challenges introduced by DLT implementation are together with potential solutions.
1. Blockchain potential impact is real. If successful, Blockchain technologies can transform the way we live our day to day lives.
2. We believe technology is ready for limited applications in Digital Currency, Lightweight financial systems, Ledgers (of identity, ownership, status, and authority), Provenance (e.g. supply chains and other B2B scenarios) and Disintermediation, which we believe will happen in next three years.
3. However, with other use cases, blockchain faces significant challenges such as performance, irrevocability, need for regulation and lack of census mechanisms. These are hard problems and
4. It is not clear whether blockchain can sustain the current level of effort for extended period of 5+ years. There are many startups and they run the risk of running out of money before markets are ready. Failure of startups can inhibit further funding and investments.
5. Value and need of decentralization compared to centralized and semi-centralized alternatives is not clear.
A blockchain acts as a distributed database or ledger between computer network nodes. A blockchain serves as an electronic database for storing data in digital form says Rafael Oliveira Bitcoin.
How Blockchain Technology Is Evolving In The CloudShikhaKonda
https://go-dgtl.com/whitepaper/how-blockchain-technology-is-evolving-in-the-cloud/?utm_source=offpage&utm_medium=thirdparty&utm_campaign=alo-seo - Cloud and blockchain are increasingly becoming the most valuable combinations to enhance the security of enterprise data living on the cloud. Learn more
How Blockchain Technology Is Evolving In The Cloud - GoDgtl.pdfPeeterParkar
Blockchain is famous for its use as the technology behind cryptocurrencies. However, it has many other applications. One such application is in cloud computing, providing additional security and several other benefits. Cloud and blockchain are increasingly becoming the most valuable combinations to enhance the security of enterprise data living on the cloud
The presentation is about blockchain technology.It will give the basic idea about blockchain and about it's application,i.e where we can use blockchain technology.
Distributed Ledger Security in the Enterprise EnvironmentEugene Aseev
Businesses are actively experimenting with the blockchain and broader distributed ledger technology (DLT) for compelling use cases in supply chain, logistics, healthcare, and other markets. Building a decentralized solution might bring a lot of benefits with regards to transparency and streamlining of operations between multiple parties involved in the business process, but also introduces a completely new kind of risk. DLT is a complex, immature and rapidly changing technology, which requires a mindful approach to security and privacy in the enterprise context. In this talk, various cybersecurity challenges introduced by DLT implementation are together with potential solutions.
1. Blockchain potential impact is real. If successful, Blockchain technologies can transform the way we live our day to day lives.
2. We believe technology is ready for limited applications in Digital Currency, Lightweight financial systems, Ledgers (of identity, ownership, status, and authority), Provenance (e.g. supply chains and other B2B scenarios) and Disintermediation, which we believe will happen in next three years.
3. However, with other use cases, blockchain faces significant challenges such as performance, irrevocability, need for regulation and lack of census mechanisms. These are hard problems and
4. It is not clear whether blockchain can sustain the current level of effort for extended period of 5+ years. There are many startups and they run the risk of running out of money before markets are ready. Failure of startups can inhibit further funding and investments.
5. Value and need of decentralization compared to centralized and semi-centralized alternatives is not clear.
A blockchain acts as a distributed database or ledger between computer network nodes. A blockchain serves as an electronic database for storing data in digital form says Rafael Oliveira Bitcoin.
How Blockchain Technology Is Evolving In The CloudShikhaKonda
https://go-dgtl.com/whitepaper/how-blockchain-technology-is-evolving-in-the-cloud/?utm_source=offpage&utm_medium=thirdparty&utm_campaign=alo-seo - Cloud and blockchain are increasingly becoming the most valuable combinations to enhance the security of enterprise data living on the cloud. Learn more
How Blockchain Technology Is Evolving In The Cloud - GoDgtl.pdfPeeterParkar
Blockchain is famous for its use as the technology behind cryptocurrencies. However, it has many other applications. One such application is in cloud computing, providing additional security and several other benefits. Cloud and blockchain are increasingly becoming the most valuable combinations to enhance the security of enterprise data living on the cloud
This slide is about 'Blockchain Technology'. Blockchain is a method of recording information that makes it impossible or difficult for the system to be changed, hacked, or manipulated. A blockchain is a distributed ledger that duplicates and distributes transactions across the network of computers participating in the blockchain. Blockchain helps verify and trace multistep transactions needing verification and traceability. Cryptocurrencies are usually built using blockchain technology. Blockchain describes the way transactions are recorded into "blocks" and time stamped. It's a fairly complex, technical process, but the result is a digital ledger of cryptocurrency transactions that's hard for hackers to tamper with.
Blockchain Facts_What Is It, How IT Works and How Can It Be Used.pdfHarry977415
An Article detailing what a blockchain is, how it works and how it can be used ,it has some general information Regarding uses , area it is found and information on the pros and cons.
Blockchain, Blockchain Platform, Private and a Public Blockchain?dipankarmondal42
Blockchain does not store any of its information in a central location. Instead, the blockchain is copied and spread across a network of computers. Whenever a new block is added to the blockchain, every computer on the network updates its blockchain to reflect the change. By spreading that information across a network, rather than storing it in one central database, blockchain becomes more difficult to tamper with. If a copy of the blockchain fell into the hands of a hacker, only a single copy of the information, rather than the entire network, would be compromised
LESSON 1 WHAT IS BLOCKCHAIN & HOW BLOCKCHAIN WORKS _.pdfLeapwaters
Blockchain is a system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system. A blockchain is essentially a digital ledger of transactions that is duplicated and distributed across the entire network of computer systems on the blockchain.
How Blockchain Can Improve Your Cyber Security Daniel Martin
The blockchain is a developing technology, one that can make the web much more secure, so how can it be practically implemented into your cybersecurity?
Unlocking the Potential of Cross-Chain Bridging_ A Deep Dive.docxAnalog3
In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, interoperability has emerged as a crucial concept. As the number of blockchain networks grows, each with its own unique features and capabilities, the need for seamless communication between these networks becomes apparent. Enter cross-chain bridging, a groundbreaking solution that is revolutionizing the blockchain landscape. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore what cross chain bridging is, its significance, and how it's reshaping the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain applications.
The Use of Influencer Marketing - Razi SalihRazi Salih
The introduction of social media in the 2000s, and its subsequent rise in use in the succeeding decade, helped shape the popularity of influencer marketing.
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Digital Transformation for the Real Estate IndustryRazi Salih
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Razi Salih - How Fintech Has Impacted Wealth ManagementRazi Salih
For the longest time, wealth management services were considered the preserve of several institutions and companies that controlled a large share of the industry. By its very nature, wealth management is perceived as an avenue that serves wealthy and affluent clients. Yet while this continues to be the case, the rise of fintech solutions has increased the availability of wealth management services to a proportion of clients who would otherwise not have benefited.
To say that fintech has become a near constant in the modern world is to put it lightly. With a variety of solutions available for multiple target audiences, there are plenty of options for investors. This growth in fintech has seen the solutions morph from money transfers and payments to solutions that offer almost-instant trading options, among others.
As Razi Salih – an entrepreneur with years of experience establishing projects in the financial sector – knows, retail investors have gone wild for these solutions, and their use has made it possible for more innovations in the traditionally-reserved wealth management space.
Read More: https://www.razisalih.com/how-fintech-has-impacted-wealth-management/
Razi Salih - Critical Steps That Define the Structure of a Digital Marketing ...Razi Salih
Ask a marketer where they plan to spend their marketing budget and the chances are high that digital marketing avenues are going to feature in their plan. This is with good reason: as more people spend more time online, it’s prudent for a marketer to design a strategy that maximizes the opportunities presented in the digital space. However, it’s also easy to get into execution mode when it comes to digital marketing, hence the need for a clear process for creating a strategy.
The benefits of following a structured process are immense. As longtime entrepreneur Razi Salih knows, part of delivering successful projects requires establishing a strategic marketing plan. Mr Salih’s experience in business has enabled him to understand the value of the process, something that has ensured his projects move in the right direction and make the most of the digital marketing resources available.
A clear strategy provides focus to digital marketing efforts, and creating one needs to keep the following considerations in mind.
Read More: https://www.razisalih.com/critical-steps-that-define-the-structure-of-a-digital-marketing-plan/
Razi Salih - Fintech’s Role in The Future of Real EstateRazi Salih
For various reasons, the real estate sector has not exactly been a trailblazer or quick adopter when it comes to innovation. However, similar to many other industries where regulation and conventional culture can slow down technological adoption, there’s a growing realization and appreciation for the role of fintech in real estate’s future. And that’s significant, given that by adopting fintech, the real estate industry can unlock opportunities that benefit developers, investors, and the entire market.
Fintech, which refers to the technological platforms and innovations that improve financial services, is steadily gaining a place in real estate. This is something that individual investors such as Razi Salih know to be true and are continuously working to make the most of, and this article will take a closer look at fintech in this sector.
Read More: https://www.razisalih.com/fintechs-role-in-the-future-of-real-estate/
Razi Salih - 2023’s Digital Marketing TrendsRazi Salih
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Like Razi Salih, many entrepreneurs looking to stay ahead of the pack are increasingly turning to digital marketing to advertise their products and services, share their brand messaging, and remain at the forefront of their clients’ minds. Mr Salih knows all too well the value of implementing good digital marketing; he’s had several successful projects that have called for tapping into digital marketing tactics to move progress in the right direction.
Read More: https://www.razisalih.com/2023s-digital-marketing-trends/
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https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
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Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
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2. 2
UNDERSTANDING
BLOCKCHAIN
RAZI SALIH
Also known as a distributed ledger
technology (DLT), blockchain is a
technology that allows blocks of digital
information to be stored in a public
database.
Data is distributed across multiple servers (or nodes)
globally, an aspect that allows anyone on the block-
chain’s network to have near real-time access to en-
tries on the chain. As such, it’s difficult for a single user
to manipulate or delete data.
Blockchain’s decentralised nature is a major talking
point. However, privacy and security are additional
aspects that the technology can provide for various
applications.
Privacy
Users who wish to receive a copy of the blockchain
can connect to the network as nodes. In doing so, they
join multiple other users (millions in the case of Bitcoin,
blockchain’s most high-profile use case) who have an
identical copy of the blockchain. This is significant,
as having information shared across so many nodes
makes it more difficult to delete or manipulate it.
3. 3
The blocks of
information are
stored linearly and
chronologically so
that the most recent
block is added to the
end of the chain.
Security
The blocks of information are stored linearly and chronologi-
cally so that the most recent block is added to the end of the
chain. It’s difficult to alter a block’s content once it’s been
added to the end of the blockchain, as each block contains
its own cryptographic hash and that of the block before it. If
a hacker were to try to edit a block’s information, they would
have to edit the block’s code and that of the next block, and
the next after that, and so on. Practically, this is not only
tedious; it would require an enormous – and improbable –
amount of computing resources.
4. To learn more about this topic,
visit the blog of Razi Salih.