The business blockchain
by William Mougayar · first published 2016
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Blockchains are new technology layers that rewire the Internet and threaten to side-step older legacy constructs and centrally served businesses. At its core, a blockchain injects trust into the network, cutting off some intermediaries from serving that function and creatively disrupting how they operate. Metaphorically, blockchains are the ultimate non-stop computers. Once launched, they never go down, and offer an incredible amount of resiliency, making them dependable and attractive for running a new generation of decentralized services and software applications. The Business Blockchain cha
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I find these three books entertaining. [Blockchain Revolution by Don Tapscott, Alex Tapscott](https://www.amazon.com/Blockchain-Revolution-Technology-Chan...) [The Business Blockchain by William Mougayar](https://www.amazon.com/Business-Blockchain-Practice-Applicat...) [Digital Gold by Nathaniel Popper](https://www.amazon.co.jp/Digital-Gold-Bitcoin-Millionaires-R...) If you want to…
on “Ask HN: Best resources to to understand BTC/Blockchain and its implications?” ↗I've been reading "The Business Blockchain" [0], it's been good so far. [0] https://www.amazon.com/Business-Blockchain-Practice-Applicat...
on “Ask HN: A good primer on cryptocurrencies?” ↗Every book I've come across is rated poorly for being superficial. The one I've tried to read most recently (Mougayar's The Business Blockchain) also felt kind of superficial. I'm interested in both technical foundation and practical/business applications. Any books, videos, courses, or other resources you recommend?
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