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Programming Bitcoin: Learn How to Program Bitcoin from Scratch

Name: Programming Bitcoin: Learn How to Program Bitcoin from Scratch
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Book Synopsis: Dive into Bitcoin technology with this hands-on guide from one of the leading teachers on Bitcoin and Bitcoin programming. Author Jimmy Song shows Python programmers and developers how to program a Bitcoin library from scratch. You’ll learn how to work with the basics, including the math, blocks, network, and transactions behind this popular cryptocurrency and its blockchain payment system. By the end of the book, you’ll understand how this cryptocurrency works under the hood by coding all the components necessary for a Bitcoin library.

Learn how to create transactions, get the data you need from peers, and send transactions over the network. Whether you’re exploring Bitcoin applications for your company or considering a new career path, this practical book will get you started.

Parse, validate, and create bitcoin transactions
Learn Script, the smart contract language behind Bitcoin
Do exercises in each chapter to build a Bitcoin library from scratch
Understand how proof-of-work secures the blockchain
Program Bitcoin using Python 3
Understand how simplified payment verification and light wallets work
Work with public-key cryptography and cryptographic primitives

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Looking to dive into Bitcoin technology? Look no further than Programming Bitcoin: Learn How to Program Bitcoin from Scratch. Authored by Jimmy Song, one of the leading teachers on Bitcoin and Bitcoin programming, this hands-on guide shows Python programmers and developers how to build a Bitcoin library from scratch. With a comprehensive understanding of the math, blocks, network, and transactions that power this popular cryptocurrency and its blockchain payment system, you'll have all the tools needed to navigate the world of Bitcoin.

With exercises in each chapter to build your own Bitcoin library, you'll gain the skills needed to parse, validate, and create Bitcoin transactions. You'll also delve into Script, the smart contract language behind Bitcoin, opening up a whole new realm of possibilities. Whether you're exploring Bitcoin applications for your company or considering a new career path, this practical book is your essential companion.

Unlock the secrets of proof-of-work and how it secures the blockchain. Gain a deep understanding of simplified payment verification and light wallets, allowing you to navigate the complexities of Bitcoin with ease. Work with public-key cryptography and cryptographic primitives to ensure secure transactions. Jimmy Song's expertise will guide you every step of the way as you learn how to program Bitcoin using Python 3.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a Bitcoin programming pro. Get started today with Programming Bitcoin: Learn How to Program Bitcoin from Scratch. Click here to order your copy now!

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