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CHAPTER 6: Ethereum — A Distributed World Computer?

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      Abstract:

      The following sections are included:

      • Introduction

      • Similarities and differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum

      • A more centralized protocol?

      • Ethereum account types

      • The Ethereum Virtual Machine

      • Transfers and smart contract calls

      • Consensus

      • Smart contracts

        • Definitions

        • Example — A forward contract

        • Advantages and disadvantages of smart contracts

        • Oracles

      • Applications of Ethereum smart contracts

        • Potential use cases

        • Tokens and token standards

        • Crowdfunding via initial coin offerings

        • Stablecoins

        • Automated market makers

        • Decentralized autonomous organizations

      • Summary

      • Exercises