Distributed Computing to Blockchain
Architecture, Technology, and Applications
- 1st Edition - April 8, 2023
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Rajiv Pandey, Sam Goundar, Shahnaz Fatima
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 6 1 4 6 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 6 1 4 7 - 9
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Request a sales quoteDistributed Computing to Blockchain: Architecture, Technology, and Applications provides researchers, computer scientists, and data scientists with a comprehensive and applied reference covering the evolution of distributed systems computing into blockchain and associated systems. Divided into three major sections, the book explores the basic topics in the blockchain space extending from distributed systems architecture, distributed ledger, decentralized web to introductory aspects of cryptoeconomics (cryptography and economics) of decentralized applications.
The book further explores advanced concepts such as smart contracts; distributed token mining, initial coin offerings; proof of work; public, private, and other blockchains; cryptography; security; and blockchains. The book goes on to review byzantine fault tolerance, distributed ledgers versus blockchains, and blockchain protocols. The final section covers multiple use cases and applications of distributed computing and the future directions for blockchains.
- Presented as a focused reference handbook describing the evolution of distributed systems, blockchain, and consensus algorithms emphasizing the architectural and functional aspects
- Integrates the various concepts of cryptography in blockchain and further extends to blockchain forensics
- Provides insight and detailed Interpretation of algorithms for consensus in blockchains
Scientists, researchers, and MSc. PhD. students from the fields of Computer Science and Engineering, researchers, practitioners, and students in the fields of computer architecture, systems integrators, Distributed Systems, Blockchain, as well as management information systems, Researchers and professionals in fields where Blockchain is becoming a key technology, including biomedicine, healthcare, finance, legal and many others
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Section A: Evolution of Distributed Systems
- Section B: Blockchain Architecture and Security
- Section C: Distributed Computing
- Acknowledgments
- Section A: Evolution of distributed systems
- Chapter 1: Decentralized web, distributed ledgers, and build-up to blockchain
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Distributed ledgers (DLTs)
- 3: Blockchains
- 4: Types of blockchains
- 5: Blockchain use cases
- 6: Limitations and challenges
- 7: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2: Decentralized everything: Practical use of blockchain technology in future applications
- Abstract
- Competing interests
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Related work
- 3: Motivation
- 4: Connecting the world together
- 5: Services provided to end users—Application wise
- 6: Blockchain technology use cases and a way forward
- 7: Challenges in Blockchain technology
- 8: Future applications with Blockchain technology
- 9: Problems faced in (by) decentralizing applications
- 10: Future research directions/a way forward towards decentralized applications
- 11: Conclusion
- Appendix
- References
- Chapter 3: Distributed computing to blockchain: Architecture, technology, and applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Recent related works
- 3: Security of the distributed network model based on blockchain
- 4: Results and discussion
- 5: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4: Types of blockchain
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Literature review
- 3: Background study
- 4: Blockchain technology and its history
- 5: Differentiating blockchain on network and operational parameters
- 6: Comparison of various blockchain types
- 7: Future work
- 8: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5: Blockchain types: A characteristic view
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Blockchain
- 3: General classification of blockchain
- 4: Other classification of blockchain
- 5: Consensus mechanisms
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6: DApps: Decentralized applications for blockchains
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Decentralized applications (DApps)
- 3: Building DApps
- 4: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7: Analyzing information flow in solidity smart contracts
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Related work
- 3: Background
- 4: Solidity language: Syntax and semantics
- 5: Formal dependency analysis of solidity smart contracts
- 6: Confidentiality and integrity properties verification
- 7: Refining analysis by combining numerical abstract domains
- 8: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8: Formal verification and code generation for solidity smart contracts
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Related work
- 3: Background
- 4: Formal framework for Solidity smart contracts
- 5: EB2Sol: Event-B to Solidity
- 6: Case study
- 7: Discussion
- 8: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9: Blockchain consensus algorithms: Past, present, and future trends
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Proof-based consensus algorithms
- 3: Voting-based consensus algorithms
- 4: DAG-based consensus algorithms
- 5: Comparative evaluation and future trends of consensus algorithms
- 6: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 10: A systematic study on the development of decentralized application (dApp)
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Implication
- 3: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11: AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud computing: The necessity of the future
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction: AI + IoT + blockchain + cloud computing
- 2: Background of AI, IoT, blockchain and cloud computing
- 3: Application scenarios in the near future
- 4: Summary of major works
- 5: Research gaps in each applications
- 6: Future research directions toward the integration of AI-IoT-blockchain-based cloud systems
- 7: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 12: Functional analysis of blockchain consensus algorithms
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Consensus
- 3: Proof of work (PoW)
- 4: Proof of stake (PoS)
- 5: Proof of contribution
- 6: Blockchain to IP protection
- 7: Proof of service power in cloud manufacturing
- 8: A lightweight blockchain consensus mechanism
- 9: PBFT
- 10: Summary
- References
- Section B: Blockchain architecture and security
- Chapter 13: Blockchain and forensics
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Wallets
- 3: Why wallets for forensics?
- 4: Wallet import format (WIF)
- 5: Information inside blocks of blockchain
- 6: Let’s check the genesis block
- 7: Reading from a genesis.dat file
- 8: Deriving bitcoin address from a block
- 9: Understanding mempool
- 10: Information from addresses
- 11: Opensource tools in cryptocurrency blockchain forensics
- 12: Information about an address
- 13: Summary recommendations for investigators
- 14: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 14: Cryptography in blockchain
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Set/group/field/order/prime fields
- 3: Cryptography
- 4: Role and function of cryptography
- 5: Symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
- 6: Elliptic curve cryptography (ECC)
- 7: Digital signatures
- 8: Hash functions
- 9: Deriving a bitcoin blockchain address
- 10: Future blockchain systems
- 11: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15: Ethereum blockchain platform
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Ethereum
- 3: Fundamental concepts
- 4: Tools
- 5: Simulating a real environment with Ethereum
- 6: Ethereum’s future
- 7: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 16: Hyperledger Fabric blockchain platform
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Hyperledger Fabric
- 3: Use cases
- 4: Tutorials
- 5: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 17: An in-depth look at blockchain technology: Architecture and security concerns
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Problem statement
- 3: Implication
- References
- Chapter 18: Blockchain-based IoT security solutions
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Internet of Things (IoT)
- 3: Blockchain
- 4: Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 19: Cryptoeconomics
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Initial coin offering (ICO)
- 3: Future of blockchain
- References
- Section C: Distributed computing
- Chapter 20: Distributed databases and distributed operating systems for blockchain
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Distributed system
- 3: Distributed database system
- 4: Distributed ledger technology (DLT) being part of distributed systems
- 5: Blockchain and distributed system
- 6: Distributed operating system and blockchain
- 7: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 21: Demystifying blockchain adoption in financial sector—A critical analysis
- Abstract
- 1: Background
- 2: Methodology
- 3: Acceptability of blockchain in FinTech—Google search intensity (SVI)
- 4: Finance sector with and without blockchain technology
- 5: Adaptability and usage of blockchain technology in financial services
- 6: Benefits of integrating blockchain technology and financial services
- 7: Risks and challenges of incorporating blockchain technology in financial services
- 8: Critically demystifying blockchain adoption in financial sector
- 9: Future agenda
- 10: Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 22: e-Governance and blockchain-based data supply chain for used cars
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Literature review
- 3: Research process
- 4: Implementation of field validation
- 5: Lessons learned and challenges
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 23: Emerging trends of blockchain in bioinformatics: A revolution in health care
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Blockchain
- 3: Bioinformatics
- 4: Genomic big data
- 5: Blockchain applications in bioinformatics
- 6: Blockchain in the health-care industry
- 7: Blockchain technology changing traditional methods of applied research in bioinformatics
- 8: Blockchain: A critical analysis of challenges and opportunities
- 9: Future of blockchain
- References
- Chapter 24: Blockchain’s potential to rescue sports: A social media perspective
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Theoretical background
- 3: Methodology
- 4: Results
- 5: Discussion
- 6: Concluding remarks
- References
- Chapter 25: Design and development of a mobile application for level monitoring of oxygen cylinders using block chain technology
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Literature review
- 3: Importance of the proposed work
- 4: Objectives
- 5: Methodology
- 6: Development and discussions
- 7: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 26: A futuristic approach to decentralize and authenticate workplace safety records leveraging on blockchain distributed ledger network
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Fundamental principles of blockchain technology
- 3: Workplace safety and health issues
- 4: Workplace safety records
- 5: Leveraging on blockchain network for managing workplace safety records
- 6: Limitations
- 7: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 27: Designing business models through blockchain: A process of value creation
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: What is blockchain technology?
- 3: Business models
- 4: User value through blockchain
- 5: Blockchain-based business models—Industry use cases
- 6: Discussion and critical analysis
- 7: Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 8, 2023
- No. of pages (Paperback): 476
- No. of pages (eBook): 476
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323961462
- eBook ISBN: 9780323961479
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Rajiv Pandey
Dr. Rajiv Pandey is a Faculty member at Amity Institute of Information Technology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, India. He possesses a diverse background experience of around 35 years to include 15 years in industry and 20 years of academic research and instruction. His research interests include blockchain and crypto currencies, information security, semantic web provenance, Cloud computing, Big Data, and Data Analytics. Dr. Pandey is a Senior Member of IEEE and has been a session chair and technical committee member for various IEEE conferences. He has been on the technical committees of various government and private universities, and is the editor of Quantum Computing: A Shift from Bits to Qubits from Springer, Data Modelling and Analytics for the Internet of Medical Things from CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Edge Computing from AP/Elsevier.
Affiliations and expertise
Amity Institute of Information Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, IndiaSG
Sam Goundar
Dr. Sam Goundar is an international academic, having taught at 12 universities in 10 different countries. He is currently a Professor at RMIT University, Hanoi, Vietnam. Dr. Goundar is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies (IJBC) - Inderscience, Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Fog Computing (IJFC) - IGI, Section Editor of the Journal of Education and Information Technologies (EAIT) – Springer, and Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of the International Journal of Cloud Applications and Computing (IJCAC) – IGI. He is also on the Editorial Review Board of more than 20 high impact factor journals. As a researcher, apart from Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, Fog Computing, Mobile Cloud Computing and Cloud Computing, Dr. Goundar also researches in Educational Technology, MOOCs, Artificial Intelligence, ICT in Climate Change, ICT Devices in the Classroom, Using Mobile Devices in Education, e-Government, and Disaster Management. He is the author of Innovations in the Industrial Internet of Things and Smart Factory forthcoming from IGI Global, Impact of Digital Transformation on Security Policies and Standards from IGI Global, and Architecture and Security Issues in Fog Computing Applications from IGI Global. He has been a Research Fellow with the United Nations University, a Senior Lecturer in IS at The University of the South Pacific, Adjunct Lecturer in IS at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, and an Affiliate Professor of Information Technology at Pontificia Universidad Catolica Del Peru.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, RMIT University, Hanoi, Vietnam.SF
Shahnaz Fatima
Dr. Shahnaz Fatima is a Faculty member in the Institute of Information Technology at Amity University, Lucknow, India. Her research interests are Human Computer Interaction, Data Mining, Deep Mining, Semantic Web, Edge Computing, and IoT. She is involved in supervising Doctorate Research Scholars and Post Graduate Students in the Institute of Information Technology. She is a member of the International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT).
Affiliations and expertise
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