Table of Contents

Chapter 1:  Introduction.- Chapter 2:  Cryptography.- Chapter 3:  Distributed Consensus.- Chapter 4: Blockchain.- Chapter 5:  Blockchain Consensus.- Chapter 6:  Early Protocols.- Chapter 7:  Classical Consensus Algorithms.- Chapter 8:  Blockchain Age Protocols.- Chapter 9:  Newer Protocols.- Chapter 10:  Design and Implementation.- Chapter 11: Current Landscape and Future.

About the Author

Imran Bashir has an MSc degree in information security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a background in software development, solution architecture, infrastructure management, information security, and IT service management. His current focus is on the latest technologies such as Blockchain, IoT, and quantum computing. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the British Computer Society (BCS). His book on Blockchain technology, Mastering Blockchain, is a widely accepted standard text on the subject. He has worked in various senior technical roles for different organizations around the world. Currently, he is living and working in London, UK.