1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  Preface

      5  1 Introduction to Blockchain 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The Privacy Challenges of Blockchain 1.3 De-Anonymization 1.4 Transaction Pattern Exposure 1.5 Methodology: Identity Privacy Preservation 1.6 Decentralization Challenges Exist in Blockchain 1.7 Conclusion 1.8 Regulatory Challenges 1.9 Obstacles to Blockchain Regulation 1.10 The Current Regulatory Landscape 1.11 The Future of Blockchain Regulation 1.12 Business Model Challenges 1.13 Utility Token Model 1.14 Blockchain as a Service 1.15 Securities 1.16 Development Platforms 1.17 Scandals and Public Perceptions References

      6  2 The Scope for Blockchain Ecosystem 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Blockchain as Game Changer for Environment 2.3 Blockchain in Business Ecosystem 2.4 Is Blockchain Business Ecosystem Profitable? 2.5 How Do You “Design” a Business Ecosystem? 2.6 Redesigning Future With Blockchain 2.7 Challenges and Opportunities References

      7  3 Business Use Cases of Blockchain Technology 3.1 Introduction to Cryptocurrency 3.2 What is a Bitcoin? 3.3 Bitcoin ICO 3.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of ICO 3.5 Merchant Acceptance of Bitcoin References

      8  4 Ethereum 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Basic Features of Ethereum 4.3 Difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum 4.4 EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) 4.5 Gas 4.6 Applications Built on the Basis of Ethereum 4.7 ETH 4.8 Smart Contracts 4.9 DApp (Decentralized Application or Smart Contract) 4.10 Conclusion References

      9  5 E-Wallet 5.1 Overview of Wallet Technology 5.2 Types of Wallet 5.3 Security of Bitcoin Wallets 5.4 Workings of Wallet Technology 5.5 Create HD Wallet From Seed 5.6 Navigating HD Wallet 5.7 Conclusion References

      10  6 Blockchain and Governance: Theory, Applications and Challenges 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Governance: Centralized vs Decentralized 6.3 Blockchain’s Features Supportive of Decentralization 6.4 Noteworthy Application Areas for Blockchain-Based Governance 6.5 Scopes and Challenges 6.6 Conclusion References

      11  7 Blockchain-Based Identity Management 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Existing Identity Management Systems and Their Challenges 7.3 Concept of Decentralized