Book Review of Handbook of Blockchain Technology

The Handbook of Blockchain Technology, edited by Marinos Themistocleous, offers a clear and engaging overview of blockchain's growing impact across technology, business, and society. The book is organized into four parts, covering blockchain's role in the Metaverse, the rise of NFTs and tokenization, decentralized governance through DAOs, and the challenges of global adoption. With contributions from both academics and industry experts, it blends theory with practical insights, highlighting how blockchain is reshaping ideas of ownership, trust, and digital infrastructure. This handbook is a timely and accessible resource for researchers, professionals, and policymakers seeking to understand the evolving blockchain landscape.