Absolute Essentials of Ethereum

Absolute Essentials of Ethereum by Paul Dylan-Ennis is a concise textbook published by Routledge in 2024, comprising 98 pages in English. This edition serves as a guide through the emerging Ethereum ecosystem, covering fundamental aspects of its blockchain technology and exploring advanced applications. The book is structured to facilitate learning, with each chapter designed to build on the previous one, making it accessible for readers new to the subject.
Readers will find clear explanations of technical concepts, supported by definitions and summaries throughout the text. The book includes real-life case studies that contextualize the material, covering topics such as Ethereum’s Execution and Consensus layers, governance, Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs), Decentralised Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and Layer 2 solutions. This resource is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses focused on blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, Web3, and fintech, as well as for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of how Ethereum operates.
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Absolute Essentials of Ethereum is a concise textbook which guides the reader through the fascinating world of the emerging Ethereum ecosystem, from the basics of how its blockchain works to cutting-edge applications.
Written by an experienced educator, each chapter is designed to progress potential students from class to class. Technical concepts are clearly explained for those new to the topic and readers are supported with definitions and summaries in each chapter. Real-life case studies situate the overviews in a contemporary context. Topics covered include the Ethereum Execution and Consensus layers, Ethereum governance and community, Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs), Decentralised Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Layer 2.
This book is the ideal text to support undergraduate and postgraduate courses on blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, Web3 and fintech, as well as for those who want to know how Ethereum really works.
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