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.

Beginner

37 Lessons

Certificate of Completion

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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This course includes

1 Project

2 Assessments

24 Playgrounds

15 Quizzes

This course includes

1 Project

2 Assessments

24 Playgrounds

15 Quizzes

Course Overview

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 b...Show More

What You'll Learn

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

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with cryptography and digital signatures

Course Content

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

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

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)The Blocks and the Chain Blockchain Types Consensus Proof of Work (PoW)Proof of Stake (PoS)Other Consensus Mechanisms Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency Considerations Security Considerations Blockchain Use Cases

Quiz: Blockchain Fundamentals

Cryptography and Blockchain Exam

Assessment

Ethereum Basics

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

Introduction To Ethereum Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)Accounts Crypto Wallet Transactions Blockchain Explorer Decentralized Applications (Dapps)Ethereum Clients Networking layer Quiz: Ethereum Basics

Ethereum Exam

Assessment

Blockchain Development

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

Solidity Basics I Solidity Basics II Create Your First Contract Compile, Deploy, and Use a Smart Contract Quiz: 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

1 Lesson

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

Mint Your Own NFT

Project

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