Hands-On Bitcoin Programming with Python: Build powerful online payment centric applications with Python...

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Harish Kumar Garg

Hands-On Bitcoin Programming with Python

Build powerful online payment centric applications with Python

Harish Kumar Garg

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English

Packt Publishing Limited
30 August 2018

Coding theory & cryptology; Web services; Programming & scripting languages: general; Data encryption

Simplified Python programming for Bitcoin and blockchain

Key Features

Build Bitcoin applications in Python with the help of simple examples Mine Bitcoins, program Bitcoin-enabled APIs and transaction graphs, and build trading bots Analyze Bitcoin transactions and produce visualizations using Python data analysis tools

Book DescriptionBitcoin is a cryptocurrency that’s changing the face of online payments. Hands-On Bitcoin Programming with Python teaches you to build software applications for mining and creating Bitcoins using Python.

This book starts with the basics of both Bitcoin and blockchain and gives you an overview of these inherent concepts by showing you how to build Bitcoin-driven applications with Python. Packed with clear instructions and practical examples, you will learn to understand simple Python coding examples that work with this cryptocurrency.

By the end of the book, you’ll be able to mine Bitcoins, accept Bitcoin payments on the app, and work with the basics of blockchain technology to create simply distributed ledgers.

What you will learn

Master the Bitcoin APIs in Python to manipulate Bitcoin from your Python apps Build your own Bitcoin trading bots to buy Bitcoins at a lower price and sell them at a higher price Write scripts to process Bitcoin payments through a website or app Develop software for Bitcoin mining to create Bitcoin currency on your own computer hardware Create your own keys, addresses, and wallets in Python code Write software to analyze Bitcoin transactions and produce reports, graphs, and other visualizations

Who this book is forHands-On Bitcoin Programming with Python consists of examples that will teach you to build your own Bitcoin application. You will learn to write scripts, build software for mining, and create Bitcoins using Python. Anyone with prior Python experience, who wants to explore Python Bitcoin programming and start building Bitcoin-driven Python apps, will find this book useful.

By: Harish Kumar Garg
Imprint: Packt Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 93mm, Width: 75mm,
ISBN: 9781789537000
ISBN 10: 1789537002
Pages: 90
Publication Date: 30 August 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Getting started with Bitcoin Programming Bitcoin and Blockchain with Python Earning Bitcoin programmatically Bitcoin Data Analysis

Harish Kumar Garg founder of BignumWorks Software LLP, is a data scientist and a lead software developer with 17 years' experience in the software industry. BignumWorks Software LLP is an India-based software consultancy that provides consultancy services in the area of software development and technical training. Harish has worked for McAfee and Intel for over 11 years. He is an expert in creating data visualizations using R, Python, and web-based visualization libraries.