# The Science of the Blockchain Content type: Book Summary: An exploration of the underlying principles of distributed systems that make blockchains possible. The book focuses on consensus algorithms, fault tolerance, and the mathematical foundations of peer-to-peer networks. Key concepts: distributed systems, computer science, consensus, blockchain theory, p2p, algorithms Related resources: - Roger Wattenhofer (Author): https://theblockchainlibrary.com/authors/null
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The Science of the Blockchain

A Beginner's Guide to Distributed Systems and Consensus

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An exploration of the underlying principles of distributed systems that make blockchains possible. The book focuses on consensus algorithms, fault tolerance, and the mathematical foundations of peer-to-peer networks.

Author

Roger Wattenhofer

Language

English

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Topics

distributed systemscomputer scienceconsensusblockchain theoryp2palgorithms

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Roger Wattenhofer

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