This book offers a thorough exploration of the potential of blockchain and AI technologies to transform musical practices. Including contributions from leading researchers in music, arts, and technology, it addresses central notions of agency, authorship, ontology, provenance, and ownership in music. Together, the chapters of this book, often navigating the intersections of post-digital and posthumanist thought, challenge conventional centralized mechanisms of music creation and dissemination, advocating for new forms of musical expression. Stressing the need for the artistic community to engage with blockchain and AI, this volume is essential reading for artists, musicians, researchers, and policymakers curious to know more about the implications of these technologies for the future of music.

The book is aimed to foster knowledge based on Blockchain technology highlighting on the framework basics, operating principles and different incarnations. The fundamental problems encountered in existing blockchain architectures and means for removing those would be covered. It would also touch upon blockchain based IoT systems and applications. The book covers applications and use cases of blockchain technology for industrial IoT systems. In addition, methods for inducing computational intelligence into existing blockchain frameworks thereby thwarting most of the limitations are also discussed. The readers would benefit from the rich technical content in this rapidly emerging field thereby enabling a skilled workforce for the future.

Bringing together often unconnected modes of analysis, research and debate on leisure in African studies, an interdisciplinary team of scholars reflects on the complex conceptions, creation and consumption of leisure in African cities from the nineteenth century to the present, drawing intriguing comparisons with leisure studies in Western Europe and North America. Covering leisure activities from football to music and dance to films and television in cities from Cairo to Cape Town, this book opens a new chapter in African cultural studies.

Throughout the history of popular music, the careers of many culturally significant artists and groups began on the small stages of local bars clubs, pubs, and discotheques. When the stories of The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and the New York punk hardcore and post punk scenes are told, iconic venues such as The Cavern, The Marquee and CBGB's serve as the settings of their early chapters Small live music venues such as these are pivotal in the narratives and history of popular music. However, very few of them survive. This book focusses on the role of small live music venues as incubators for emerging talent and social hubs for music scene participants. Such venues are grassroots spaces of cultural labor and production that often struggle with issues of financial precarity yet are fundamental to the live music ecology of a city, acting both as platforms for emergent performers and spaces of sociality for local music scenes.

Decoding Bitcoin: A Comprehensive Guide - Navigate the Intricate World of Bitcoin and Unearth its Untapped Potential! Step into the dynamic and ever-evolving universe of Bitcoin with Decoding Bitcoin: A Comprehensive Guide. This resourceful tome delves deep into the enigmatic world of Bitcoin, shedding light on its complexities and illustrating its transformative power on the global financial canvas. Whether you're a crypto neophyte or an aficionado, this guide promises to enrich your understanding, unveiling the magic and the logic behind the digital currency that has taken the world by storm. Introduction to Bitcoin - Traverse Bitcoin's inception and uncover the underlying reasons for its unparalleled ascent in the global market. Blockchain Deciphered - Grasp the revolutionary technology that powers Bitcoin. From its mechanics to its myriad advantages, get a 360° view of blockchain. Inner Workings of Bitcoin - Dive into the core processes of Bitcoin, from its meticulous mining methods to the intricacies of transactions. Bitcoin Varieties - Explore the diverse universe of Bitcoin, including major offshoots like Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin Gold. Investment Insights - Equip yourself with knowledge and tips to navigate the tempestuous seas of Bitcoin investment. Secure Your Digital Treasure - Learn about Bitcoin wallets, their types, and best practices to ensure your digital assets remain untouched and easily accessible. Legality and Bitcoin - Stay informed with the ever-shifting regulatory landscape surrounding Bitcoin, including tax nuances and legal considerations. Cybersecurity in the Bitcoin Era - Understand the potential threats and fortify your Bitcoin holdings against cyber breaches. Economic Imprints of Bitcoin - Reflect on Bitcoin's colossal influence on the global economy and its potential trajectory. Bitcoin in the Real World - See Bitcoin in action, from streamlining e-commerce transactions to fostering global philanthropy. Societal Reverberations of Bitcoin - Ponder on Bitcoin's societal implications, including its role in fostering democracy and upholding privacy. Anticipating the Future - Speculate and dream about what the future holds for Bitcoin, its possible innovations, and its role in a rapidly evolving world. Challenges and Risks - Be prepared by understanding the potential pitfalls and challenges of Bitcoin. Bitcoin: The Revolution Continues - Conclude with a light-hearted yet profound look at the global impact of Bitcoin, culminating in final thoughts and recommendations. Decoding Bitcoin: A Comprehensive Guide serves as a beacon, illuminating the path for those keen to delve into the mesmerizing world of Bitcoin. Arm yourself with knowledge and confidently embrace the Bitcoin revolution!Table of Contents Introduction What is Bitcoin? Brief history of Bitcoin Why Bitcoin matters Understanding Blockchain Technology What is blockchain? How does blockchain work? The benefits of blockchain technology How Bitcoin Works Mining Transactions Wallets Nodes Types of Bitcoin Bitcoin Cash Bitcoin Gold Other forks and variations Investing in Bitcoin Risks and rewards of Bitcoin investment How to buy and sell Bitcoin Choosing a Bitcoin exchange Managing Bitcoin investments Bitcoin Wallets What are Bitcoin wallets? Types of Bitcoin wallets How to choose a Bitcoin wallet Setting up and using a Bitcoin wallet Bitcoin Mining What is Bitcoin mining? How does Bitcoin mining work? The benefits and downsides of Bitcoin mining Regulations and Legal Issues in Bitcoin Government regulations on Bitcoin Tax implications of Bitcoin Legal issues surrounding Bitcoin Bitcoin and Cybersecurity Cybersecurity risks associated with Bitcoin Best practices for securing your Bitcoin The future of Bitcoin and cybersecurity Bitcoin and the Economy Bitcoin's impact on the global economy The potential future of Bitcoin and the economy Bitcoin and the financial industry Real-World Applications of Bitcoin Bitcoin in e-commerce Bitcoin and cross-border payments Bitcoin and charitable giving Bitcoin and the music industry Bitcoin and Society The impact of Bitcoin on society Bitcoin and social justice Bitcoin and democracy Bitcoin and privacy The Future of Bitcoin Predictions for the future of Bitcoin Bitcoin innovations on the horizon The role of Bitcoin in a changing world Risks and Challenges of Bitcoin The downside of Bitcoin The risks of investing in Bitcoin Bitcoin environmental concerns Bitcoin: The Revolution Continues with a Dash of Humor The impact of Bitcoin on the world Final thoughts and recommendations.

There are inequalities in global knowledge production in communication outlets, cultural practices, and governance problems. Under this symbiotic relationship, they reinforce the cultural ideas, values, and governance systems operating in the Western countries as an ideal and role model for the Global South countries. Media is regarded as the agent of change for communication and cultural values. Indigenous knowledge production and dissemination is an essential feature to get a better insight into Global South countries. Likewise, dewesternizing and demystifying societal culture and governance issues are pertinent in this age of information. The Handbook of Research on Deconstructing Culture and Communication in the Global South focuses on local production practices keeping in view the local needs of communication outlets and societal and cultural sensitivities. This Indigenous knowledge would provide deeper and richer insights into the problems and sensitivities of Global South countries. To achieve this end, this book adopts a broader approach encompassing development issues, democratic values, digitalization practices, gender equality issues, and more. Covering topics such as biocultural activism, language ideology, and religiocentrism, this major reference work is a valuable resource for graduate students, sociologists, government officials, students and educators of higher education, librarians, development organization leaders, religious scholars, policymakers, researchers, and academicians.

Handbook of Research on Blockchain Technology presents the latest information on the adaptation and implementation of Blockchain technologies in real world business, scientific, healthcare and biomedical applications. The book's editors present the rapid advancements in existing business models by applying Blockchain techniques. Novel architectural solutions in the deployment of Blockchain comprise the core aspects of this book. Several use cases with IoT, biomedical engineering, and smart cities are also incorporated. As Blockchain is a relatively new technology that exploits decentralized networks and is used in many sectors for reliable, cost-effective and rapid business transactions, this book is a welcomed addition on existing knowledge. Financial services, retail, insurance, logistics, supply chain, public sectors and biomedical industries are now investing in Blockchain research and technologies for their business growth. Blockchain prevents double spending in financial transactions without the need of a trusted authority or central server. It is a decentralized ledger platform that facilitates verifiable transactions between parties in a secure and smart way. - Presents the evolution of blockchain, from fundamental theories, to present forms - Explains the concepts of blockchain related to cloud/edge computing, smart healthcare, smart cities and Internet of Things (IoT) - Provides complete coverage of the various tools, platforms and techniques used in blockchain - Explores smart contract tools and consensus algorithms - Covers a variety of applications with real world case studies in areas such as biomedical engineering, supply chain management, and tracking of goods and delivery