Blockchain is being touted as the next Internet revolution akin to the worldwide web and e-commerce. This unique compendium lays the foundations for the conceptual understanding of the components necessary to build blockchain-based applications. The volume provides more than 100 illustrations and examples of these applications in various business domains. Hands-on demonstrations on software will help to install and explore the tools and techniques discussed.The useful reference text benefits any existing businesses that want to introduce blockchain in their operations.