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Index
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface: Background and Overview
Author
Chapter 1 The Development of Big Data
1.1 The Concept of Big Data
1.1.1 Large Amount of Data
1.1.2 Variety of Data Types
1.1.3 Fast Processing Speed
1.1.4 Low-Value Density
1.2 The Past and Present of Big Data
1.3 Technical Support of Big Data
1.3.1 Storage Device Capacity Is Increasing
1.3.2 Increasing Network Bandwidth
1.3.3 CPU Processing Capacity Increased Significantly
1.3.4 The Deepening of Machine Learning
1.4 The Value of Big Data
1.4.1 Big Data Decision-Making Has Become a New Decision-Making Method
1.4.2 Big Data Application Promotes Deep Integration of Information Technology and Various Industries
1.4.3 Big Data Development Promotes the Continuous Emergence of New Technologies and Applications
1.4.4 Big Data as a Strategic Resource
1.5 Key Technologies of Big Data
1.5.1 Big Data Acquisition Technology
1.5.2 Big Data Preprocessing Technology
1.5.3 Big Data Storage and Management Technology
1.5.4 Big Data Analysis and Mining Technology
1.5.5 Big Data Presentation Technology
1.6 Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 2 Blockchain Technology
2.1 Digital Currency and Bitcoin
2.1.1 Digital Currency
2.1.2 Bitcoin
2.2 Blockchain
2.2.1 Blockchain Architecture
2.2.1.1 Data Layer
2.2.1.2 Network Layer
2.2.1.3 Consensus Layer
2.2.1.4 Smart Contract Layer
2.2.1.5 Application Layer
2.2.2 Characteristics of Blockchain
2.2.2.1 No Tampering
2.2.2.2 Uniqueness Required to Express Value
2.2.2.3 Smart Contract
2.2.2.4 Decentralised Self-Organisation
2.2.3 Classification of Blockchain
2.2.3.1 Public Blockchain: Everyone can Participate
2.2.3.2 Consortium Blockchain: Only Consortium Members can Participate
2.2.3.3 Private Blockchain: Only for Individuals or Companies
2.3 Consensus
2.3.1 Paxos and Raft
2.3.2 BFT and PBFT
2.3.3 Proof of Work
2.3.4 PoS
2.3.5 PoI
2.4 The Evolution of Blockchain Technology
2.4.1 The First Year of Blockchain History
2.4.2 Blockchain 1.0
2.4.3 Blockchain 2.0
2.4.4 Blockchain 3.0
2.5 Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 3 Evolution of Two Technologies
3.1 Development Trend of Big Data Technology
3.2 Key Technologies of Big Data
3.2.1 Hadoop
3.2.2 MapReduce
3.2.3 Spark
3.3 Development of Blockchain Technology
3.4 Taxonomy of Blockchain Systems
3.5 Scalability of Blockchain Technology
3.5.1 Sharding Mechanism
3.5.2 DAG-based
3.5.3 Off-Chain Payment Network
3.5.3.1 Lightning Network
3.5.3.2 Raiden Network
3.5.4 Cross-Chain Technology
3.5.4.1 Multi-Centre Witness
3.5.4.2 Side Chain/Relay Technology
3.5.4.3 Hash Locking
3.5.4.4 Distributed Private Key Control Technology
3.6 Similarities between Big Data and Blockchain Technology
3.7 Differences between Big Data and Blockchain Technologies
3.8 Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 4 Convergence of Blockchain and Big Data
4.1 The Commercial Value of Blockchain
4.1.1 TCP/IP
4.1.2 Smart Assets for the Society
4.1.3 Docking Machine Economy
4.1.4 Optimise the Social Structure
4.2 What Changes Can Blockchain Bring?
4.2.1 Security and Privacy
4.2.2 Credibility and Transparency
4.2.3 Data Sharing
4.2.4 Data Analysis
4.2.5 Protection of Data Sovereignty
4.2.6 Cost Reduction
4.3 Blockchain Technology Reconstructs Big Data Industry
4.3.1 Circulation Environment for Trusted Data Asset
4.3.2 Programmable Economy
4.3.3 Anonymity
4.3.4 Convenience of Payment
4.3.5 Irreversibility
4.4 Challenges in the Convergence of Blockchain and Big Data
4.4.1 Scalability
4.4.2 Difficulty in Accurate Analysis
4.4.3 Data Storage
4.4.4 Consensus Upgrade
4.4.5 Intensified Competition
4.5 Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 5 Applications of Blockchain Technology
5.1 Changes in the Financial Industry
5.1.1 Supply Chain Finance
5.1.2 Digital Bill
5.1.3 Cross-Border Payment
5.2 Internet of Things
5.2.1 Documentation and Traceability of Sensor Data
5.2.2 Smart Meter-Based Energy Trading
5.2.3 Safe Communication and Group Intelligence for Drones
5.3 Smart Healthcare
5.3.1 EHR
5.3.2 Drug Anti-Counterfeit Traceability
5.3.3 DNA Wallet
5.4 Supply Chain
5.5 Management and Trading of Digital Assets
5.6 Application in Smart City Roadside Parking
5.6.1 Edge-End Module
5.6.2 Fabric Module
5.6.3 Web Server Module
5.6.4 Client Module
5.7 Application in Traceability of Chinese Herbs
5.8 vGuard: A Spatiotemporal Efficiency Double-Level Blockchain Method for Vaccine Production Supervision
5.8.1 Background
5.8.2 Specific Design of Blockchain
5.8.2.1 Double-Layer Blockchain Structure
5.8.2.2 Consensus Mechanism for Multi-Node Cooperate
5.8.2.3 Cutting Mechanism Based on Timestamp and Information Interaction
5.8.3 Specific Design of the System
5.8.3.1 Specific Process of vGuard
5.8.3.2 System Implementation
5.9 GeoAI-based Epidemic Control with Geo-Social Data Sharing on Blockchain
5.9.1 Background
5.9.2 Proposed Model
5.9.2.1 Network Overview
5.9.2.2 Proposed System
5.9.2.3 Data Analysis by GeoAI
5.9.3 The System Based on WeChat-GeoAI on the Blockchain
5.9.3.1 Proposed System and the Flow Chart
5.9.3.2 Initialisation and Registration Phase
5.9.3.3 To Initiate a Transaction Application for Confirmation of Suspected Patients
5.9.3.4 Distribution of Infectious Diseases under the GeoAI System
5.10 Blockchain Data Sharing
5.10.1 Data Security
5.10.2 Blockchain File Storage and Sharing Advantages
5.10.3 Blockchain File Storage and Sharing System Solutions
5.10.4 Blockchain Distributed File Storage and Sharing System Case
5.10.4.1 Storage Layer
5.10.4.2 Protocol Layer
5.10.4.3 Service Layer
5.10.4.4 Application Layer
5.11 Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 6 Future Directions
6.1 Landing in Sharing Economy
6.1.1 Reduce Platform Operating Costs with Decentralised Architecture
6.1.2 Reduce Single Point of Failure through Distributed Storage Mechanisms
6.1.3 Rely on Asymmetric Encryption Algorithm to Protect Users’ Private Data
6.1.4 Use of Data-Storage Sharing Mechanisms to Increase Reuse of Information
6.1.5 Using Offline Digital Currency to Shorten the Length of the Money Transmission Chain
6.2 Combining with Cloud Computing
6.3 Expanding the Value of Artificial Intelligence
6.3.1 Intelligent Computing Power
6.3.2 Creating Diverse Data Sets
6.3.3 Data Protection
6.3.4 Data Monetisation
6.3.5 Trust in Artificial Intelligence Decision Making
6.4 Promoting the Development of Smart Cities
6.5 Chapter Summary
References
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