{"product_id":"9783032350701","title":"Understanding Decentralised Systems Fundamentals and Blockchain","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTexts in Computer Science\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUnderstanding Decentralised Systems\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFundamentals and Blockchain\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA.W. Roscoe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eComputers \/ Blockchain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textbook is a unique introduction to decentralisation and blockchain, also providing exploration of much original analysis and new algorithms. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe book approaches blockchain as a mathematical structure and as a tool for delivering integrity in a decentralised environment in which no one is completely trusted.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhile examining cryptocurrency, the emphasis is on building mainstream systems that improve digital civilisation without turning the values of society upside down.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe work shows how to overcome the doubtful reputation that Bitcoin has with energy efficiency and regulation: This is done by understanding decentralisation and blockchain from the bottom up, looking at both conventional and novel structures to support this process.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe third part is the author’s reinvention of the blockchain.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eIt provides extensive background in discrete maths, probability and cryptography and looks forward to the age of quantum computing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAmong the topics and features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; 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text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDiscusses hooks—a new structure to prevent blockchain forks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eExplores an unclonable digital identity mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEntertainingly illustrated, this unique textbook will have real utility beyond academia:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt also will be of \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: DengXian; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003esignificant \u003c\/span\u003einterest to researchers and policymakers who are looking to improve the digital world, as well as anyone who wants to understand blockchain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe author is well known for his work on concurrency, verification and security.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe was head of Oxford University Computer Science Department 2003-14.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNow officially retired, he continues to research at University College Oxford Blockchain Research Centre, Oxford, UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eBill Roscoe is famous for his research on concurrency (CSP), automated verification and computer security. He was head of Oxford University Computer Science Dept 2003-14. He concentrates on areas like decentralisation where theory and practice merge. He has previously written three books, several hundred academic papers and holds more than 25 patents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032350701\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51322457227404,"sku":"9783032350701","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032350701","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}