{"product_id":"9798868828904","title":"Blockchain Foundations Mastering Cryptographic Primitives, Consensus Mechanisms, and the Mathematics Behind Distributed Ledger Technology","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlockchain Foundations\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMastering Cryptographic Primitives, Consensus Mechanisms, and the Mathematics Behind Distributed Ledger Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNagnath Savant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eComputers \/ Blockchain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlockchain Foundations\u003c\/em\u003e provides a rigorous, technical exploration of the cryptographic and distributed systems principles behind blockchain technology. It is written for professionals who want to understand how and why blockchains work at a mathematical and protocol level, not just how to use them. Rather than offering a high level overview, the book treats blockchain as a serious engineering discipline. Its focus is depth, precision, and long term understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with the Byzantine Generals Problem and progresses through hash functions, digital signatures, zero knowledge proofs, and consensus mechanisms. Each topic combines mathematical reasoning with practical code examples. This depth is essential because blockchain systems operate in adversarial environments with real economic incentives to attack flaws. True security requires more than intuition—it demands formal understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this book is its integration of cryptography, distributed systems theory, and economic game theory. Chapters build from first principles through protocol design to real world implementation concerns. Instead of teaching specific platforms, it teaches the science common to all blockchains. As the industry matures, this foundation is critical for architects who must evaluate trade offs, identify risks, and design resilient systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCore cryptographic primitives from first principles, including hash functions, digital signatures (ECDSA, Ed25519, BLS), and advanced techniques like threshold signatures and multi party computation, with security analysis and practical implementations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eZero knowledge proof systems such as zk SNARKs and zk STARKs, covering mathematical foundations, polynomial commitments, and real world applications in privacy and scalability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMajor consensus mechanisms (PoW, PoS, BFT, Avalanche, GHOST) analyzed through formal security proofs, economic incentives, and quantitative comparisons of performance, decentralization, and attack resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Book is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis book targets technical professionals who need deep foundational understanding rather than framework-specific tutorials. The primary audience includes: software engineers and blockchain protocol developers, security researchers and auditors, system architects, advanced blockchain developers, researchers in cryptography, distributed systems, or mechanism design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagnath Savant is an independent blockchain researcher, technology author, and engineer specializing in cryptocurrency systems, blockchain security, and post‑quantum cryptography. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and has a strong background in cryptographic protocols, distributed systems, and security‑focused system design.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eHe has previously worked as a faculty member at \u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eKIT, Pandharpur \u003c\/span\u003eteaching Electronics, Digital Technology, and Blockchain Technology at the undergraduate level. He continues to actively deliver guest lectures at various colleges, primarily on blockchain technology, decentralized systems, and their real-world applications. \r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798868828904\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e386\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49493434564748,"sku":"9798868828904","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9798868828904.jpg?v=1781089513","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798868828904","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}