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Existing Blockchain Platforms

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This chapter introduces some of the most prominent and representative blockchain platforms, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger Fabric. Other blockchain platforms are also briefly discussed.

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Xu, X., Weber, I., Staples, M. (2019). Existing Blockchain Platforms. In: Architecture for Blockchain Applications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03035-3_2

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