--- product_id: 37183504 title: "Ethereum: Blockchains, Digital Assets, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations" price: "€ 42.73" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/37183504-ethereum-blockchains-digital-assets-smart-contracts-decentralized-autonomous-organizations store_origin: NL region: Netherlands --- # Ethereum: Blockchains, Digital Assets, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations **Price:** € 42.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ethereum: Blockchains, Digital Assets, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations - **How much does it cost?** € 42.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/37183504-ethereum-blockchains-digital-assets-smart-contracts-decentralized-autonomous-organizations) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Blockchain For the Non-Technical *** THIS IS A PREVIEW PRINT *** As IBM´s official liaison to the Ethereum core developers I gave talks on blockchain topics pretty much around the world. After one keynote I was asked for a non-technical guide to understand blockchains. This is it. The book aims to help you get your head around blockchains in general and around Ethereum specifically. Since Ethereum is currently the pre-imminent blockchain, it makes sense as reference point. The essential stuff is the same for any blockchain. This text was written for people with a fast grasp, who are not programmers. Reading this should give you the basics to cut through the hype and to identify blockchain opportunities in your professional domain. There are tiny bits of code, which can be admired and skipped. We´ll look at Ethereum´s benefits first, how it is used and what can be done with it; then explain blockchain machinery, visiting the terms that you´ll be confronted with in every discussion about its application. Exactly what you need to tell the signal from the noise in the echo chamber of honest misunderstandings and desperate marketing. We take a good hard look at limitations, throw in some history and names and give a realistic outlook. The index reads like an FAQ and you can use the book like that. However, there is a strong build up, one chapter leading to the next, as optimized path to understanding all the interconnected, moving parts. There´s quite a number of them. Blockchains are not a trivial topic. The fact that blockchain client programs are small has fooled many people into believing it can´t possibly be that hard. The challenges are in the implications though. But what’s in this book will put you ahead of almost everyone outside the core bubble. A deep dive into this field now – at least getting started – will help you to become part of the fun ahead. It should allow you to stand out, land deals or a great job. It will also make you see first hand how early we are in the game. Hopefully, we will find a contributor to the blockchain community in you, strengthening the portfolio of real-world use cases. Ideally, you´ll learn to navigate your own uncharted course through your domain and revolutionize it. From the Book’s Index: What is Ethereum? What is Ether? What is Ethereum Not? What is Ethereum Used for? Create Your Own Digital Currency! How Does Ethereum Compare? How Does Ethereum Work? What is a Blockchain? What is Cryptography? What´s the Magic? What is Holding It Back? What is a Cryptocurrency? What is a Digital Currency? What is a Digital Asset? What is a Mirror Asset? What is Consensus? What is Proof–of–Work? What is Proof–of–Stake? What is a Hard–Fork? What is Mining? What is Decentralized Code? What is a Decentralized Application (Dapp)? What is a Smart Contract? What is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)? What is an Oracle? What is Timestamping? What is a Private Chain? What is the EVM? What is Gas? What is Solidity? How Fast is Ethereum / Latency? What is Ethereum´s Capacity / Throughput? What is Probabilistic Finality? How Ready is Ethereum? Is Ethereum Legal? How did Bitcoin Start? What’s the Story Behind Ethereum? What is The DAO? What is Ethereum Classic? What is all the Hype about? What’s the Future? Will Ethereum Change the World? APPENDIX with technical notes Hello, World! Installation Clients Drafts of the book have been run by core Ethereum people and highest ranking IBM engineers in a bid to ensure accuracy. I’ll be happy to hear what you felt was missing or presented out of order, no matter your background. Opinions in this book are mine, not that of IBM. I am not an Ethereum spokesperson either. Review: I'd give it 6 stars if I could, A must have for anyone interested in the crypto world. - This book is great!! I have been investing in the crypto market for over a year. I want to make a career as a consultant in the near future. I thought I was pretty savvy as to what it all meant. BUT I was wrong.. Ethereum is so important but This book covers everything and is so well written that even a newbie will be able to make an educated decision if they want to invest or not. Even more important, any investor needs to understand what is happening when prices fall, or what ICO events mean, block chain.etc etc.. This book is so detailed and easy to follow that I just bought another for a friend. There are times when you can tell the author is struggling to explain in simple terms and I need to read until I get where he is coming from but over all this will be my bible as I progress in the learning curve. Plus he provides his email address, welcomes any suggestions as to make the book better. He has redone it a few times since the original printing...Thank you Henning Review: smart contracts, as well as for currency and even ... - Unlike Bitcoin, which is strictly a currency, Ethereum is a decentralized platform for just about anything. Ethereum is the basis for basic applications (apps), smart contracts, as well as for currency and even decentralized currency creation. Ether is the currency driving Ethereum. Henning Diedrich does a great job at explaining things in a basic form, while also touching on more technical stuff. It is a great read about the history of cryptos, the developers, function, and where things are going into the future. The current financial system, as well as application systems, depend on servers and are outdated and not nearly as secure as what the blockchain technology has to offer. When it comes to the business and corporate realm, these guaranteed systems can execute contracts and run on their own, absent of wasting time with lawyers and courts. There is so much information in this one book about blockchains and the technology behind it. Definitely a great read and perfect for anyone into technology, finance, or coding in general. It reminds me of a mini blockchain bible. The world as we know it is about to change. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #961,904 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #107 in Cybernetics (Books) #243 in Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies #448 in Money & Monetary Policy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 135 Reviews | ## Images ![Ethereum: Blockchains, Digital Assets, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Qb8pdvpzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'd give it 6 stars if I could, A must have for anyone interested in the crypto world. *by M***E on July 14, 2017* This book is great!! I have been investing in the crypto market for over a year. I want to make a career as a consultant in the near future. I thought I was pretty savvy as to what it all meant. BUT I was wrong.. Ethereum is so important but This book covers everything and is so well written that even a newbie will be able to make an educated decision if they want to invest or not. Even more important, any investor needs to understand what is happening when prices fall, or what ICO events mean, block chain.etc etc.. This book is so detailed and easy to follow that I just bought another for a friend. There are times when you can tell the author is struggling to explain in simple terms and I need to read until I get where he is coming from but over all this will be my bible as I progress in the learning curve. Plus he provides his email address, welcomes any suggestions as to make the book better. He has redone it a few times since the original printing...Thank you Henning ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ smart contracts, as well as for currency and even ... *by A***R on June 3, 2017* Unlike Bitcoin, which is strictly a currency, Ethereum is a decentralized platform for just about anything. Ethereum is the basis for basic applications (apps), smart contracts, as well as for currency and even decentralized currency creation. Ether is the currency driving Ethereum. Henning Diedrich does a great job at explaining things in a basic form, while also touching on more technical stuff. It is a great read about the history of cryptos, the developers, function, and where things are going into the future. The current financial system, as well as application systems, depend on servers and are outdated and not nearly as secure as what the blockchain technology has to offer. When it comes to the business and corporate realm, these guaranteed systems can execute contracts and run on their own, absent of wasting time with lawyers and courts. There is so much information in this one book about blockchains and the technology behind it. Definitely a great read and perfect for anyone into technology, finance, or coding in general. It reminds me of a mini blockchain bible. The world as we know it is about to change. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best books on the topic *by V***H on August 9, 2018* This book badly needs an editor. Often, it is just a stream of conscious prose. But, despite all of these flaws, I would rate this highly. There are fantastic and deep insights all over the book. It is difficult to read this book and not learn new things. The author is without doubt very knowledgeable and you can see it in several places in this book. This book will help you in getting (a) a big picture view of blockchains in general and ethereum in particular. (b) a feel for the trade-offs and real issues associated with Ethereum (c) a decent idea of what blockchain is all about. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ethereum: Blockchains, Digital Assets, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations - Proof of Stake: The Making of Ethereum and the Philosophy of Blockchains - The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nl/products/37183504-ethereum-blockchains-digital-assets-smart-contracts-decentralized-autonomous-organizations](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/37183504-ethereum-blockchains-digital-assets-smart-contracts-decentralized-autonomous-organizations) --- *Product available on Desertcart Netherlands* *Store origin: NL* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*