Ripple Quick Start Guide : Get Started with XRP and Develop Applications on Ripple's Blockchain /

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"This book starts by giving you an understanding of the basics of blockchain and the Ripple protocol. You will then get some hands-on experience of working with XRP. You will learn how to set up a Ripple wallet and see how seamlessly you can transfer money abroad. You will learn about different...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: James, Febin John
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Birmingham : Packt Publishing Ltd, [2018].
Temas:
Blockchains.
Electronic commerce.
Banks and banking > Technological innovations.
Cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin.
Investments
Commerce électronique.
Cryptomonnaie.
cryptocurrencies.
Databases.
Database design & theory.
Information architecture.
Computer programming / software development.
Computers > Database Management > General.
Computers > Data Modeling & Design.
Computers > Programming > General.
Banks and banking > Technological innovations
Electronic commerce
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright and Credits; Dedication; About Packt; Contributors; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Getting Started with Ripple; The need for decentralization; Introduction to blockchain; Introduction to Bitcoin; Inefficiencies in payment systems; International money transfer through Bitcoin; Disadvantages of Bitcoin; Ripple; International money transfer through Ripple; The Ripple Protocol; Account creation; Reserve; Transactions; Multisigning; Consensus; Important properties of the consensus protocol; Ledger versions; Validation; Advantages of Ripple; Currency agnostic
  • Simplified consensusLow fee; Reduced foreign exchange cost; Pathfinding algorithm; Adaptable cryptography; Anti-spam mechanism; Potential risks of Ripple; Regulatory issues; Trust Issues; Security vulnerabilities; Problems of being an open protocol; Summary; Chapter 2: Working with Ripple Currency XRP; Types of wallets; Online wallets; Desktop/mobile wallets; Offline wallets; Hardware wallets; Paper wallets; How do I choose my wallet?; Setting up a Ripple account; Activating the Ripple account; Making an international transfer; Trading XRP; Importing an existing wallet
  • Setting up an offline walletProtecting your Ripples; Don't leave your Ripples on centralized exchanges; Make backups ; Use antivirus software; Disable browser plugins; Store Ripples in multiple wallets ; For big sums, use cold wallets; Use reputable wallets; Important things you must remember; Summary; Chapter 3: Applications of Ripple; High speed and low-cost payments ; xCurrent; How does it work?; Advanced payment applications; Cross-currency payments; How does it work?; Checks; How does it work?; Payment channels; How does it work?; Escrow; How does it work?; Initial coin offering
  • Decentralized exchangeDebunking misconceptions about Ripple; Ripple and XRP are not the same; Funds lockup; No mining; Limited smart contracts; Important things to remember; Summary; Chapter 4: Getting Started with the Ripple API; Connecting to the Ripple test network; Setting up the development environment; First Ripple application; Sending money ; Prepare transaction; Sign transaction; Submit transaction; Summary; Chapter 5: Developing Applications Using the Ripple API; Sending checks; Cashing checks; Creating a time-held escrow; Creating a conditionally-held escrow
  • Important things you must rememberSummary; Other Books You May Enjoy; Index

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