u003cpu003eIn 25 concise steps, you will learn the basics of blockchain technology. No mathematical formulas, program code, or computer science jargon are used. No previous knowledge in computer science, mathematics, programming, or cryptography is required. Terminology is explained through pictures, analogies, and metaphors.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis book bridges the gap that exists between purely technical books about the blockchain and purely business-focused books. It does so by explaining both the technical concepts that make up the blockchain and their role in business-relevant applications.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cbu003eWhat You'll Learnu003c/bu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eWhat the blockchain isu003cbru003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eWhy it is needed and what problem it solvesu003cbru003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eWhy there is so much excitement about the blockchain and its potentialu003cbru003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMajor components and their purposeu003cbru003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eHow various components of the blockchain work and interactu003cbru003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eLimitations, why they exist, and what has been done to overcome themu003cbru003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMajor application scenariosu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cbu003eWho This Book Is Foru003c/bu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eEveryone who wants to get a general idea of what blockchain technology is, how it works, and how it will potentially change the financial system as we know itu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003e