The Web3 Revolution

by Hui Gong

Blockchain

Book Details

Book Title

The Web3 Revolution

Author

Hui Gong

Publisher

Apress

Publication Date

2024

ISBN

9798868804915

Number of Pages

333

Language

English

Format

PDF

File Size

2.8MB

Subject

BlockChain

Table of Contents

  • Table of Contents
  • About the Author
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Decrypting Blockchain Technology
  • 1.1 What Is Blockchain?
  • 1.2 How Blockchain Works: Hash Functions, Encryption and Digital Signatures
  • 1.3 Consensus Algorithms
  • 1.4 Summary
  • 1.5 Notes
  • Chapter 2: Bitcoin: The Pioneer of Digital Currency
  • 2.1 The Birth of Bitcoin
  • 2.2 How Bitcoin Works: Mining Mechanisms
  • 2.3 The Challenges of Bitcoin: Security Concerns, Wallet Storage and the Issue of Scaling
  • 2.4 Gold Jewellery: Ordinals (Inscriptions)
  • 2.5 Summary
  • 2.6 Notes
  • Chapter 3: The Rise of Ethereum
  • 3.1 Ethereum Virtual Machine
  • 3.2 Getting Started with Smart Contracts
  • 3.3 Introduction to Remix – Ethereum IDE
  • 3.4 Simple Smart Contract Examples
  • 3.5 ERC Standards: ERC20, ERC721, ERC1155
  • 3.6 Summary
  • 3.7 Notes
  • Chapter 4: The Pillars of Web3: Ethereum’s Wallet, Faucet and Layer 2 Solutions
  • 4.1 The Gateway to Web3: Crypto Wallets
  • 4.2 Dripping Resources for Blockchain Newcomers: Faucets
  • 4.3 Expanding Horizons with Layer 2 Solutions
  • 4.4 Summary
  • 4.5 Notes
  • Chapter 5: The Rise of Decentralised Finance (DeFi)
  • 5.1 Core Concepts and Applications of DeFi
  • 5.2 Analysis of Mainstream DeFi Protocols
  • 5.3 Risks and Challenges of DeFi
  • 5.4 Summary
  • 5.5 Notes
  • Chapter 6: Tokenised Real-World Assets (RWA) and Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN)
  • 6.1 Introduction to RWA
  • 6.2 Overview of DePIN
  • 6.3 Synergy Between RWA and DePIN: Opportunities and Complexities
  • 6.4 Summary
  • 6.5 Notes
  • Chapter 7: Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Digital Art
  • 7.1 Understanding NFTs: Mechanisms and Market Dynamics
  • 7.2 The Evolution and Future Trends of NFT Markets
  • 7.3 Creating and Trading NFTs: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • 7.4 Summary
  • 7.5 Note
  • Chapter 8: DEX and Market Cap Management
  • 8.1 How DEXs Work
  • 8.2 Tokens’ Market Cap Management Strategies
  • 8.3 Future Development of DEXs
  • 8.4 Summary
  • 8.5 Notes
  • Chapter 9: Navigating the Future of Web3 and the Metaverse
  • 9.1 Web3 and Metaverse: Foundations and Technologies
  • 9.2 Economic Models and Opportunities in Web3 and the Metaverse
  • 9.3 Leading Platforms, Projects and Their Applications
  • 9.4 Future Directions: Challenges and Preparations
  • 9.5 Summary
  • 9.6 Notes
  • Chapter 10: The Integration and Evolution of AI in Web3
  • 10.1 Blockchain Enhanced by Generative AI
  • 10.2 AI and Web3 Synergy
  • 10.3 From Meme to Mainstream: AI’s Expanding Role in Web3 Culture and Creativity
  • 10.4 Summary
  • 10.5 Notes
  • Chapter 11: Legal Frameworks for Web3
  • 11.1 Global Regulatory Divergence and Convergence in Token Definitions
  • 11.2 Global Regulatory Strategies for Digital Assets
  • 11.3 Digital Asset Custody and User Protection
  • 11.4 Navigating the Future: Regulation, Innovation and the Standardisation of Web3
  • 11.5 Summary
  • 11.6 Notes