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Building a Blockchain from Scratch Using Solidity and Ethereum

Gain insights into blockchain technology foundations, learn about cryptography, explore Ethereum, develop smart contracts, and discover how to set up and run a private blockchain from scratch.

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37 Lessons

2 Projects

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Familiarity with cryptography and digital signatures
An understanding of blockchain technology and consensus mechanisms
An understanding of the role and use of cryptocurrency
A working knowledge of the Ethereum blockchain
The ability to develop and deploy smart contracts
Hands-on experience configuring and running a private blockchain

Learning Roadmap

37 Lessons1 Project15 Quizzes2 Assessments

Introduction

Get familiar with blockchain principles, smart contracts, and develop a private blockchain node.

What Does This Course Offer?

Cryptography

Solve challenges with cryptographic principles like hash functions, asymmetric cryptography, and digital signatures.

Hash Functions

Asymmetric Cryptography

Digital Signature

Quiz: Cryptography

Blockchain Fundamentals

12 Lessons

Explore blockchain basics, consensus mechanisms, cryptocurrency essentials, and practical use cases.

Cryptography and Blockchain Exam

Assessment

Ethereum Basics

10 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of Ethereum's structure, EVM, accounts, transactions, and networking.

Ethereum Exam

Assessment

Blockchain Development

5 Lessons

Deepen your knowledge of Solidity basics, smart contract creation, deployment, and blockchain development.

Develop a Voting System Smart Contract

Project

Build Your Blockchain

4 Lessons

Follow the process of building and initializing a private blockchain network with Geth.

Conclusion

Build on evolving blockchain research, addressing scalability, interoperability, and regulatory challenges.

Active Research Fields

Mint Your Own NFT

Project

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Developed by MAANG Engineers

ABOUT THIS COURSE

If you’re a beginner looking to get started in the world of blockchain technology, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to set up and run a private blockchain. You’ll learn the foundations of blockchain technology, from cryptography to digital signatures. Then, you’ll cover more advanced topics such as consensus algorithms, decentralized applications, and cryptocurrency. You’ll delve into the Ethereum blockchain, learning to develop smart contracts and configure and start a blockchain node. You’ll finish with the creation of a private blockchain. By the end of the course, you'll have a solid understanding of the technology and a great familiarity with the technical and practical aspects of a blockchain. As blockchain technology continues to gain popularity, the demand for skilled people in this field is expected to grow, making it an exciting and promising career path.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paolo Servillo

Blockchain technologies lover | Artificial Intelligence fervent advocate | Quantum Computing passionate | Agent-based simulation delighted

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