Blockchain Technology

In today’s fastevolving digital landscape, understanding blockchain isn’t just useful—it’s essential. At the heart of the Non Fungible Token (NFT) revolution lies blockchain technology: the silent force behind transparency, decentralization, and digital ownership. This book reveals the depth of blockchain within the framework of Political Science—highlighting how it reshapes governance, trust, and societal structures.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Blockchain: Explains blockchain’s core principles and its foundational role in enabling NFTs.

2: Decentralized application: Introduces DApps and their importance in NFT ecosystems and user autonomy.

3: Hyperledger: Presents Hyperledger as a permissioned blockchain supporting enterpriselevel NFT projects.

4: Cardano (blockchain platform): Explores Cardano’s unique approach to scalability and secure NFT transactions.

5: Proof of work: Unpacks PoW consensus as it relates to blockchain trust and NFT validation.

6: Decentralized autonomous organization: Describes DAOs and how NFTs play a role in decentralized governance systems.

7: Ethereum: Covers Ethereum's NFT dominance and its smart contractdriven NFT infrastructure.

8: Privacy and blockchain: Highlights the balance of privacy and traceability in NFT blockchain networks.

9: Monero: Discusses Monero’s privacy features and potential NFT use in confidential transactions.

10: Hedera (distributed ledger): Analyzes Hedera’s unique hashgraph tech and its relevance for NFT scalability.

11: Vitalik Buterin: Profiles Ethereum’s cofounder and his influence on NFT and decentralized innovations.

12: Bitcoin: Details Bitcoin’s legacy and how it paved the path for blockchainbased assets like NFTs.

13: Litecoin: Examines Litecoin’s speed and structure as it relates to potential NFT integration.

14: Bitcoin protocol: Breaks down Bitcoin’s protocol mechanics and its influence on modern NFT platforms.

15: Cryptocurrency wallet: Covers wallet types and their critical role in storing and managing NFTs.

16: Polkadot (blockchain platform): Explores Polkadot’s interoperability and its role in connecting NFT networks.

17: Distributed ledger: Defines distributed ledger technology and its trustenhancing role in NFTs.

18: Fork (blockchain): Clarifies forks and their consequences for NFT continuity and blockchain versions.

19: Ethereum Classic: Examines Ethereum Classic’s ideological roots and its niche in NFT hosting.

20: Cryptocurrency: Introduces cryptocurrencies and their symbiotic relationship with NFTs in digital economies.

21: Proof of stake: Explains PoS as an energyefficient alternative for NFT transactions and validation.

This book bridges technical insight and political context, showing how blockchain is more than code—it’s a societal shift. Perfect for professionals, students, hobbyists, and innovators, Blockchain Technology offers immense value for anyone aiming to grasp the future of decentralized systems and NFTs.