Introduction to Blockchain Evolution, Architecture and Application with Use Cases

Abstract

Blockchain is not a hype, it is here to stay. Before you dive deeper into the business applications of the Blockchain, you have to understand the fundamentals and the functionalities of the Blockchain. This chapter will guide you to understand both non-technical and technical working principles, evolution, architecture, types, use cases, applications, and tools for implementation of Blockchain. Although there is no technical prerequisite of the chapter, a basic knowledge of network systems and cryptography is required for better understanding.