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Gain insights into Solidity fundamentals, the Ethereum network, and blockchain basics. Learn about creating and deploying Play-to-Earn games, and earning cryptocurrency rewards.

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Solidity is a high-level programming language used for implementing smart contracts. Solidity is widely-used in developing Play-to-earn (P2E) games. P2E are NFT-gated games on the blockchain, where players can earn cryptocurrency and prizes that have real-world value. The ability to make these games is currently one of the most sought-after skills among blockchain developers. In this course, you will be introduced to Solidity and the fundamentals of the Ethereum network. This course also gives a preliminary introduction to blockchains so users who don’t have any prior knowledge of it can brush up on their concepts—to assist them in developing and deploying P2E smart contracts in Solidity. Next, this course will also address a few technical challenges that P2E games present. By the end of this course, you will be able to create and deploy your own P2E game on an Ethereum test network.

Solidity is a high-level programming language used for implementing smart contracts. Solidity is widely-used in developing Play-...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Basic understanding of the Ethereum network

Hands-on experience with the Solidity programming language

Familiarity with NFT smart contracts

Ability to securely generate randomness using off-chain oracles

Basic understanding of the Ethereum network

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Blockchain Development

Content

37 Lessons4 Quizzes

Introduction

6 Lessons

Get familiar with Web3, blockchain gaming, Solidity development, and game economics.

About This Course

What is Web3?

Why Put Games on the Blockchain?

What Kind of Games Can We Put on the Blockchain?

Basic Economics and Probability Theory

Quiz: Introduction

Ethereum Fundamentals

5 Lessons

Look at Ethereum's fundamentals, including immutability, transaction costs, identity, and programming incentives.

Immutability, Transparency, and Trustlessness

Transaction Cost and Information Vulnerability

Identity on the Ethereum Blockchain

Programming Incentives

Quiz: Ethereum Fundamentals

Solidity Smart Contract Structure and Syntax

13 Lessons

Master the steps to create, structure, and optimize Solidity smart contracts efficiently.

Creating a Solidity Source File

Solidity Data Types: Primitive Types

Solidity Data Types: Complex Types

Variable Scopes and Visibility Modifiers

Solidity Functions: Declaration

Solidity Functions: Special Functions

Function Modifiers and Events

Payment Processing

Inter-Contract Execution

Factory Contracts

Gas Optimization

Smart Contract Deployment

Quiz: Solidity Smart Contract Structure and Syntax

Decentralized Bank Application Using Solidity Smart Contracts

Project

Inheritance

6 Lessons

Break down the steps to manage inheritance, ownability, pausability, reentrancy guards, and ERC721 tokens.

Inheritance, Abstract Contracts, and Interfaces

Ownability

Pausability

Reentrancy Guards

ERC721 and ERC721Enumerable

Quiz: Inheritance

Off-Chain Oracles

2 Lessons

Dig deeper into using Chainlink VRF for generating verified random values in smart contracts.

The Chainlink Verified Random Function

Writing and Deploying a VRF Consumer Contract

Putting it All Together: The Treasure Hunt Game

4 Lessons

Tackle the creation of a Treasure Hunt play-to-earn game with NFT exclusivity.

Final Project Description

Solution: Part 1

Solution: Part 2

Solution: Part 3

Create a Simple Bank Smart Contract Using Solidity

Project

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Build on your Solidity skills through continuous learning, community engagement, and exploring opportunities.

Parting Advice

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Course Author:

Nassim Dehouche

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