Blockchain technology is the future of the ‘next big what?’. This concept is a technological ‘goldmine’ that is just unveiling numerous possibilities to us. And this is only the beginning. Cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, shared economy, transparency & online trustworthiness are some of the possibilities to name a few. Already declared as the next big idea by world leaders like Brian Chesky (CEO & founder, Airbnb), Bill Gates (Co-Founder, Microsoft Inc.), Richard Branson (Founder, Virgin Galactic, 400+ companies) & John McAfee (Founder, McAfee), the technology truly is revolutionizing. So an understanding of the subject is worth it!

Objective

The objective of this eBook is precise. To make the reader aware of the concept of Blockchain technology and its application in Cryptocurrency. If you are a beginner and have no idea about these terms, this guide is crafted for you. This eBook will be the shortest path between you and the latest trends and events in this field.

At the end of this eBook, you will be able to

• Know what Blockchain technology is, it’s concept & functioning
• Understand the jargons, terms and their definitions used in this field
• Understand the features, applications, and potential of Blockchain technology
• Grasp what is Cryptocurrency and how it functions
• Know about the features and types of cryptocurrencies with examples
• Know how you can utilize benefits of cryptocurrencies including transactions, investing & trading and mining them.

Let us begin our exciting journey and quickly understand some basic terms and definitions used in this subject. Understanding these jargons is essential as you will frequently come across them. Not too technical, they have been made easy for the reader’s quick understanding.