Blockchain Technology explains blockchain in simple terms, guiding the reader through the nuances of how this revolutionary concept builds on the distributed database system to redefine how we store, move and update data. The book covers the application areas of blockchain in great detail and spells out the crucial difference between Bitcoin and the broader blockchain technology. The gradual flow of chapters traces the history of blockchain from cryptocurrencies to blockchain technology platforms and applications that are adopted by mainstream financial and industrial domains worldwide due to their ease of use, increased security and transparency. Incorporating four useful case studies, this book is a much-needed curriculum aid for university students and for those planning to enter the software industry.