Blockchain is no longer just about bitcoin or cryptocurrencies in general. Instead, it can be seen as a disruptive, revolutionary technology which will have major impacts on multiple aspects of our lives. The revolutionary power of such technology compares with the revolution sparked by the World Wide Web and the Internet in general. Just as the Internet is a means of sharing information, so blockchain technologies can be seen as a way to introduce the next level: sharing value. Blockchain and Web 3.0 fills the gap in our understanding of blockchain technologies by hosting a discussion of the new technologies in a variety of disciplinary settings. Indeed, this volume explains how such technologies are disruptive and comparatively examines the social, economic, technological and legal consequences of these disruptions. Such a comparative perspective has previously been underemphasized in the debate about blockchain, which has subsequently led to weaknesses in our understanding of decentralized technologies. Underlining the risks and opportunities offered by the advent of blockchain technologies and the rise of Web 3.0, this book will appeal to researchers and academics interested in fields such as sociology and social policy, cyberculture, new media and privacy and data protection.

Our book explains the movement to establish online trust through the decentralization of value, identity, and data ownership. This movement is part of ‘Web 3.0’, the idea that individuals rather than institutions will control and benefit from online social and economic activities. Blockchain technologies are the digital infrastructure for Web 3.0. While there are many books on blockchains, crypto, and digital assets, we focus on blockchain applications for Web 3.0. Our target audience is students, professionals, and managers who want to learn about the overall Web 3.0 landscape—the investments, the size of markets, major players, and the global reach—as well as the economic and social value of applications. We present applications that use Web 3.0 technologies to unlock value in DeFi, NFTs, supply chains, media, identity, credentials, metaverses, and more. Readers will learn about the underlying technologies, the maturity of Web 3.0 today, and the future of the space from thought-leaders. This textbook is used by undergraduate and graduate Blockchain Fundamentals courses at the University of Arkansas, the University of Wyoming, and other universities around the world. Professors interested in adopting this book for instructional purposes are welcome to contact the authors for supporting instructional materials.

Getting rich overnight was a dream till the concept of blockchain introduced in our cultured world, but it's sheer injustice to Blockchain Technology if we only appreciate the concept of Cryptocurrency only. When bitcoin commenced its journey in 2009, Some people bought Bitcoins and became millionaires in a few years. Now, the bubble of crypto has been rising like fire in the woods, but is it really legitimate according to every country's Government, where only a few will get money and more will lose. The question of legalization and accepting Blockchain is churning the minds of everyone where there's a lot of hustle and bustle in the market. The possibility of impossibility is attracting many investors all over the world where the bubble is getting huge every day. Blockchain Technology has also given birth to Metaverse, NFTs, Decentralized Finance and web 3.0, and people are noting them as a future technology but how much we can rely on them, that's a brilliant question! The first implementation of Blockchain Technology was done in Jan 2009 when Bitcoin launched as a first real-world implementation. And someone mentioned it right, there's always a first mover advantage on the internet. No one had ever thought that a few bitcoins for just a few bucks could make anyone a millionaire in very little time. Suppose, if we eliminate money from blockchain technology, most people will run away with their money. We aren't thinking negatively, but practically. Blockchain Technology book is totally based on a practical and feasible approach to understanding whether it's undoubtedly water or a mirage in the desert. Clearly, you will learn and penetrate the following concepts in this book: 1. The Blockchain Technology: Understanding the Futuristic Opportunity 2. Cryptocurrency: The Present and Future! 3. Stocks or Cryptocurrency: Which One is Most Reliable! 4. Blind Follow Sheep Walk in Crypto! 5. Money Generation: Who will Claim the Returns First! 6. Will Cryptocurrency Ever Reach the Future! Or Does it Really Deserve a Future? 7. NFTs: Non-Fungible Tokens 8. Can You Really Sell NFTs? How Feasible is the Idea! Why Should Someone Buy a Digital File? 9. Metaverse 10. Is Metaverse Really Possible in the 21st Century? 11. Decentralised Finance: Defi 12. Can You Keep Your Money as Defi! 13. Web 3.0: The Third Generation of the Internet

An in-depth and authoritative treatment of one of the most pressing topics of our time In Blockchain and Web3: Building the Cryptocurrency, Privacy, and Security Foundations of the Metaverse, two tech and finance experts deliver a comprehensive and accessible guide to the present and future of blockchain technology and how it will form the foundation of a new, better internet. To support a concept as bold as the Metaverse, we need several orders of magnitude more powerful computing capability, accessible at much lower latencies, across a multitude of devices and screens. You’ll discover how blockchain can accelerate data flow, exchange, and transactions to create and transfer value around the world and, at the same time, how it can be used to protect user data privacy and security with decentralized web infrastructures. The book also includes: Discussions of how sovereign governments are entering the blockchain fray and how their entry, especially with CBDC digital currency, shapes the conversations around Web3 Explorations of whether we will ever realize the holy grail of blockchain tech: interoperability to compete with Big Tech platforms Discussion of new security and privacy issues rising from the intersection of Blockchain, Web3 and Metaverse.A fascinating and eye-opening treatment of the past, present, and future of blockchain and the role it will play on the internet and metaverse, Blockchain and Web3 is a truly original and engaging discussion of a timely and critical topic.

BITCOIN, CRYPTOCURRENCY, BLOCKCHAIN, NFTS, DEFI, METAVERSE— THESE WORDS DESCRIBE THE NEW INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND THE BIRTH OF RADICALLY DISRUPTIVE DIGITAL CURRENCIES. WHAT DO THEY MEAN? What do blockchain, bitcoin and cryptocurrencies mean for your financial future? Are cryptocurrencies just high-technology scams, or are they potentially lucrative sources of income? What are the implications of these cutting-edge technologies for your job, career, and prosperity? Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies can be immensely profitable, but you have to understand these technologies. In this book, Cecil (CJ) John introduces you to this new digital era in a simple, reader-friendly way. This enjoyable and authoritative guide will help you unravel the mysteries of this fast-growing new economy, including about this mysterious but ever more influential part of the economy, including answers to questions like these: What is Cryptocurrency? What are the best Cryptocurrencies for investing? What are the most effective ways to invest in Cryptocurrencies? What are the career opportunities in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency? What are the business opportunities in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency? What are the fundamentals of Blockchain? What is decentralized finance, and how can you profit from it? What are NFTS, and how can you create one? • What is Web 3.0 and why is it important? What is the metaverse and what’s Blockchain got to do with it? Will the government regulate Blockchain and Cryptocurrency? What is the relationship between digital money and morality? There’s even more. This book shows how these revolutionary new technologies and digital currencies can transform society and economics, giving people more financial security and more say in creating and distributing money. Cecil (CJ) John is a chartered architect, computer scientist, and author. He is the chief executive officer of virtualdeveloper.com, LLC, an information technology firm that has worked with some of the largest organizations in the world.

This book presents the key concepts of blockchain technology and an overview of the machinations of different blockchain ecosystems. It discusses the socioeconomic impact of this new technology, including its effects on sectors such as energy, data, capital markets, logistics, and gambling.