Book Title: Blockchain in Finance: Decentralized Systems and Smart Contracts

Blockchain in Finance: Decentralized Systems and Smart Contracts provides a clear and modern overview of blockchain technology and its role in financial systems. The book explains complex ideas in a structured and reader-friendly manner. As a result, learners can easily grasp both theory and practice.

The book introduces key blockchain concepts such as distributed ledgers, cryptographic security, consensus mechanisms, and decentralization. Moreover, it explains how these elements work together to build secure financial networks.

The book then examines decentralized financial systems in detail. It shows how blockchain reshapes banking, payments, asset management, and financial record-keeping. In addition, it highlights the growing importance of smart contracts. These sections explain their design, execution, and use in automated financial transactions.

Furthermore, the book explores practical use cases. These include cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance, digital assets, supply chain finance, and secure data management. Real-world examples help readers connect technology with financial practice.

Written for academic and professional audiences, the book supports students of finance, computer science, and information technology. Therefore, it also serves professionals seeking insight into the evolving FinTech ecosystem. Overall, this book offers a strong foundation in blockchain systems and their impact on global finance.

About The Author: 

Ashima Varghese is currently working as an Adjunct Faculty at the National Academy of Defence Production, PGDM, Nagpur, Maharashtra. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from RTM Nagpur University. She holds qualifications in Computer Science, MIRPM, and MBA in HRM and Marketing, and has successfully qualified the MH-SET examination.

About The Publisher: 

AGPH Books | AG Publishing House is a Professional Self Book Publishing house based in Central India, specializing in academic, professional, fiction, and non-fiction books in both print, digital and audio formats. The publishing house produces textbooks, research and reference works, biographies, self-help titles, children’s books, literary fiction, poetry, and general interest publications. With a transparent publishing process and strong digital distribution, AGPH Books ensures global availability through Google Books, Amazon, Flipkart, and its official website store, supporting authors and institutions in reaching a wide and diverse readership.