Synthesis Lectures on Computer Science

Fernández Anta, Antonio; Georgiou, Chryssis; Herlihy, Maurice; Potop-Butucaru, Maria

This book is the first to present the state of the art and provide technical focus on the latest advances in the foundations of blockchain systems. It is a collaborative work between specialists in cryptography, distributed systems, formal languages, and economics, and addresses hot topics in blockchains from a theoretical perspective: cryptographic primitives, consensus, formalization of blockchain properties, game theory applied to blockchains, and economical issues. This book reflects the expertise of the various authors, and is intended to benefit researchers, students, and engineers who seek an understanding of the theoretical foundations of blockchains.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2021-08-24

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783031006791

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-01807-7

Dimensions: 235cm x191cm

Pages: 217