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<p>Dive into Bitcoin technology with this hands-on guide from one of the leading teachers on Bitcoin and Bitcoin programming. Author Jimmy Song shows Python programmers and developers how to program a Bitcoin library from scratch. You’ll learn how to work with the basics, including the math, blocks, network, and transactions behind this popular cryptocurrency and its blockchain payment system.</p><p>By the end of the book, you'll understand how this cryptocurrency works under the hood by coding all the components necessary for a Bitcoin library. Learn how to create transactions, get the data you need from peers, and send transactions over the network. Whether you’re exploring Bitcoin applications for your company or considering a new career path, this practical book will get you started.</p><ul><li>Parse, validate, and create bitcoin transactions</li><li>Learn Script, the smart contract language behind Bitcoin</li><li>Do exercises in each chapter to build a Bitcoin library from scratch</li><li>Understand how proof-of-work secures the blockchain</li><li>Program Bitcoin using Python 3</li><li>Understand how simplified payment verification and light wallets work</li><li>Work with public-key cryptography and cryptographic primitives</li></ul>