Carve out your niche in the exploding world of blockchain technology

Cryptocurrency, NFTs, smart contracts, and ever-more-important business and finance functions―they all run on blockchain. Blockchain For Dummies is the must-have guide to the basics of blockchain. This clear reference breaks down exactly what blockchain technology is, how it’s used across industries, and what it all means for you and your investment portfolio. Learn the latest token standards, emerging tools and platforms, and opportunities that you’ll want to hop aboard. This book demystifies all of it, so you can understand and profit from this major disruptor in the world of finance. Evaluate new ideas and trends, make smarter decisions, and establish your presence on your blockchains of choice.

• Peek under the hood of the new tech that’s changing finance (and everything else)
• Learn how blockchain powers cryptocurrency and smart contracts
• Launch your own blockchain apps on stable platforms
• Understand and take advantage of blockchain investment opportunities

Investors, financial pros, and technologists who need Blockchain 101 will love Blockchain For Dummies. Exploring blockchain to build your personal portfolio? This book has your essentials.

The who, what, where, when, and why of blockchain

From Web 3.0 to cryptocurrency, DeFi, and the metaverse, blockchain powers many of the most cutting-edge developments capturing the imaginations―and capital―of today’s leading investors, thinkers, and business leaders. In Blockchain For Dummies, you’ll get a front-row seat to the blockchain revolution. This book offers easy-to-understand explanations of everything that makes blockchain interesting and profitable and shows you how to jump into the arena yourself. Don’t wait another minute.

Inside…

• Choose a blockchain solution
• Buy and secure cryptocurrency
• Understand the Bitcoin blockchain
• Learn about Ethereum, Solana, and more
• Use blockchain platforms
• Discover industry applications
• Find free blockchain resources

About the Author

Tiana Laurence is a blockchain entrepreneur, investor, commen­tator, and writer. She is the author of previous editions of Blockchain For Dummies, coauthor of NFTs For Dummies, and the founder of Laurence Innovations, a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on emerging tech and underserved business leaders.