Explore the hidden power of privacy in the digital economy through Monero Cryptocurrency, a compelling addition to the Ethereum Classic series. In a world driven by transparency, understanding privacycentric blockchains is vital—not just for security, but for freedom. This book equips professionals, students, and hobbyists with essential knowledge of Monero and its broader implications in political science and decentralized finance.
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Monero: Introduces Monero as a privacyfocused cryptocurrency redefining digital transactions.
2: Privacy and blockchain: Explains how privacy technologies shape the trust and utility of blockchain networks.
3: Zcash: Details Zcash’s use of zeroknowledge proofs to enable selective transparency.
4: Cryptocurrency wallet: Outlines wallet types and their role in managing privacy and control in crypto use.
5: Bitcoin protocol: Covers Bitcoin’s foundational structure and its influence on privacy coins.
6: Blockchain analysis: Explores methods used to trace blockchain activity and how Monero resists them.
7: Dash (cryptocurrency): Highlights Dash’s privacy features and contrasts them with Monero’s model.
8: Blockchain: Examines blockchain as a transformative tech, anchoring the book’s core context.
9: CryptoNote: Unpacks the protocol behind Monero’s anonymity and fungibility.
10: Zerocoin protocol: Reviews Zerocoin’s approach to enhancing Bitcoinlike systems with privacy.
11: Ethereum: Provides insights into Ethereum’s smart contract potential and open design.
12: Cryptocurrency: Discusses the evolution of digital currencies and their socioeconomic impact.
13: Bitcoin: Describes Bitcoin’s origin, influence, and limitations in privacy and scalability.
14: Firo (cryptocurrency): Compares Firo’s Lelantus privacy tech with Monero’s RingCT mechanism.
15: Kirk Ransomware: Analyzes how Monero's privacy is misused in cybercrime like Kirk Ransomware.
16: Decentralized application: Explores dApps and their role in advancing privacypreserving platforms.
17: MobileCoin: Introduces MobileCoin, built for mobile use with a strong focus on privacy.
18: Cryptocurrency tumbler: Explains coin tumblers and their attempts to obscure transaction trails.
19: Litecoin: Traces Litecoin’s development and its adoption of optional privacy via MimbleWimble.
20: Cryptojacking: Covers malicious mining and why Monero’s CPUmining support attracts attackers.
21: Cryptocurrency and crime: Evaluates both the ethical and legal debates surrounding privacy in crypto.
This book offers more than theory—it’s a map through the ethical and technical terrain of digital privacy. Whether you are analyzing political systems, building secure applications, or investing in crypto, Monero Cryptocurrency is a critical guide. Empower your understanding of the digital world—start reading now.