{"product_id":"crypto-blockchain-dlt-encyclopedia","title":"Elgar Encyclopedia of Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and DLT","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman Beck, Professor, Chester B. Slade Chair, Computer Information Systems Department, Bentley University, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781035339952\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edward Elgar Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive overview of cryptocurrencies, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, clarifying developing terminology and providing a key reference point for navigating this fast-evolving domain. Sixty-three curated, peer-reviewed entries define core concepts such as decentralized finance, smart contracts, tokens, consensus mechanisms and central bank digital currencies, moving well beyond a glossary to situate each term in its technical, historical and sociopolitical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributing authors from institutions including Bentley University, the University of Zurich and the European Commission cover topics ranging from address clustering and MEV to NFTs, DeFi, quantum resistance and Web3 identity. The result is a durable reference for a field defined by rapid change, resisting fleeting hype in favour of clarity and interdisciplinary depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e63 curated, peer-reviewed entries from leading international contributors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers technical, historical, philosophical and social perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefines core terms: decentralized finance, smart contracts, stablecoins, DAOs, consensus mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses current debates: NFTs, sandwich attacks, quantum resistance, CBDCs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcise, accessible entries suitable for scholars, students and practitioners alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Should Read This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScholars and students of economics, finance, business and management, and innovation and technology, as well as policymakers and technology practitioners navigating decentralized finance and Web3 with conceptual precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy Elgar Encyclopedia of Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and DLT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order it directly from CLNZ Books: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clnzbooks.com\/products\/crypto-blockchain-dlt-encyclopedia\"\u003eElgar Encyclopedia of Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and DLT\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this encyclopedia cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSixty-three peer-reviewed entries defining the core concepts of cryptocurrencies, blockchain and distributed ledger technology, from Bitcoin and Ethereum to DeFi, NFTs, CBDCs and Web3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it written for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScholars, students, policymakers and practitioners in economics, finance, business and technology who need a reliable reference point in a fast-moving field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clnzbooks.com\/pages\/how-to-order\"\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Payment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice includes worldwide shipping. We accept credit card and PayPal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor institutional orders and invoicing, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clnzbooks.com\/pages\/request-a-quote\" style=\"color:#8B0000;\"\u003eRequest a Quote\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Elgar Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43862207594570,"sku":null,"price":616.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7351\/5338\/files\/Cryptocurrencies.png?v=1785193168","url":"https:\/\/clnzbooks.com\/products\/crypto-blockchain-dlt-encyclopedia","provider":"CLNZ Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}