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Daniel Drescher is a professional in banking and capital markets technology with extensive experience in automation, machine learning, and distributed systems. He has worked in various roles bridging business and technology, focusing on financial innovation and digital transformation.

Known for: Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps

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Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps

Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps

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This book provides a clear, non-technical introduction to blockchain technology. It explains the fundamental concepts behind distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, cryptographic principles, and smart contracts in 25 concise steps. Designed for readers without a technical background, it focuses on the conceptual framework and potential applications of blockchain across industries.

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Steps 1–3: Understanding Transactions and Information Exchange

We start by examining the idea of a transaction. In the broadest sense, a transaction is any action where something of value or information changes hands. In the physical world, this might mean exchanging cash for goods. In the digital world, it could be as simple as sending an email or transferring...

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Steps 4–6: The Ledger—From Centralized to Distributed

Every financial or informational system depends on some form of ledger—a structured record of transactions. In a traditional bank, the ledger might exist in a secure database controlled by the institution. Everyone trusts that ledger because the bank has legal and reputational responsibility. But wh...

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Daniel Drescher is a professional in banking and capital markets technology with extensive experience in automation, machine learning, and distributed systems. He has worked in various roles bridging business and technology, focusing on financial innovation and digital transformation.

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