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This book would serve as an ideal guide for B.E.. B.Tech., B.S., B.Sc, B.C.A., undergraduate students of Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering who wish to take up projects on blockchain technology. Students pursuing postgraduate course in Science and Engineering, M.E., M.Tech., M.S., M.Sc., M.C.A. students will find this book useful for their projects. Research Scholars working in the area of blockchain technology, will find this book as a handy reference guide for their M.Phil., Ph.D. D.Sc., and other post-doctoral research works. Software Engineers and Business Analysts, involved in IT and ITES sector specifically on Blockchain domain, would find this book as a useful resource. As a word of conclusion, we believe that the reader will find this book as a really helpful guide and a valuable source of information about basics of Blockchain Technology.

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Balamurugan, S.
Dr.S.Balamurugan is the Director-Research and Development, Mindnotix Technologies, India. He has to his credit-175 papers, 15 Books and 25 International Awards for Excellence in Research. Dr.Niranjanamurthy.M,is Assistant Professor, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology,Bangalore. He has to his credit-33 papers and 3 Awards for Excellence in Research.

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