Author Archives: Noman H Chowdhury

Public Key Cryptography and Digital Signature

HTTPS vs HTTP HTTPS stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure. This is the secure version of HTTP, the protocol over which data is sent between your browser and the website that you are connected to. The ‘S’ at the end of HTTPS stands for ‘Secure’. This means all communications between your browser and the… Read More »

Understanding website building and hosting

Building a website locally using X/M/W/LAMP servers and wordpress — Procedure — The procedure for installing WordPress locally using WAMP or XAMPP typically involves the following steps: 1. Download and Install WAMP or XAMPP: Go to the official websites of WAMP (www.wampserver.com) or XAMPP (www.apachefriends.org) and download the appropriate software for your operating system. Follow… Read More »

Fintech Notes – from MIT Fintech

Intro and Key Technological Trends Affecting Financial Services Q: What are the major technological trends materially influencing the provision of financial services? The major technological trends materially influencing the provision of financial services include open banking, natural language processing, digitization of e-commerce, and the use of APIs. These technologies are allowing for more efficient and… Read More »

Beyond the Surface: Exploring the Differences between Quran Preservation and Blockchain Technology

Introduction The preservation of the Quran, the holy scripture of Islam, and blockchain technology, a decentralized digital ledger system, have both been instrumental in preserving and maintaining accurate records across generations. Despite sharing some similarities, there are also significant differences between these two systems. These differences include the mechanism of operation, handling of disputes and… Read More »

Decentralized Faith: How Quranic Preservation and Blockchain Technology Share Common Ground

1. Introduction The preservation of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and blockchain technology, a decentralized digital ledger system, may seem like two very different systems. However, there are several remarkable similarities between the two that highlight the possibilities and limitations of digital preservation methods. Both systems prioritize decentralization, immutability, and verification to maintain… Read More »