How does a hash function work? Can you reverse a hash function? Are there risks of dependence on SHA-256? What is the purpose of double hashing to produce the address? These questions are from the second and third sessions of MOOC 12, which took place on September 19th and September 27th 2019 respectively. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to participate in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a patron:
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MASTERING BITCOIN, 2nd Edition:
Translations of MASTERING BITCOIN:
THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v1:
THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v2:
Translations of THE INTERNET OF MONEY:
Spanish, 'Internet del Dinero' (v1) -
German, 'Das Internet des Geldes' (v1) -
German, 'Das Internet des Geldes' (v2) -
French, 'L'internet de l'argent' (v1) -
Russian, 'Интернет денег' (v1) -
Vietnamese, 'Internet Của Tiền Tệ' (v1) -
MASTERING ETHEREUM:
Music: "Unbounded" by Orfan (
Outro Graphics: Phneep (
Outro Art: Rock Barcellos (
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