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Building a Blockchain from Scratch Using Solidity and Ethereum
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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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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.

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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

Familiarity with cryptography and digital signatures

Content

37 Lessons1 Project15 Quizzes2 Assessments

Introduction

1 Lessons

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

What Does This Course Offer?

Cryptography

4 Lessons

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.

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)

The Blocks and the Chain

Other Consensus Mechanisms

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency Considerations

Security Considerations

Blockchain Use Cases

Quiz: Blockchain Fundamentals

Cryptography and Blockchain Exam

Assessment

Ethereum Basics

10 Lessons

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

Introduction To Ethereum

Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

Ethereum Clients

Networking layer

Quiz: Ethereum Basics

Ethereum Exam

Assessment

Blockchain Development

5 Lessons

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.

Set Up the Nodes

Configure the Genesis Block

Start the Blockchain

Quiz: Build Your Blockchain

Conclusion

1 Lessons

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.

Course Author:

Paolo Servillo

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