Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive dive into the theory and practice of Blockchain technology. Starting with cryptographic hash functions and consensus mechanisms, we move into practical development, focusing primarily on Ethereum and Solidity for smart contract creation. This training is ideal for developers seeking to build secure, transparent, and immutable applications.
You will work with popular tools like MetaMask, Ganache, and Truffle/Hardhat to understand the full development lifecycle of a decentralized application.
Detailed Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations and Cryptography
- Hash Functions, Merkle Trees, and Digital Signatures
- Decentralized vs. Centralized Systems and Distributed Ledgers (DLTs)
- Consensus Mechanisms (PoW, PoS)
Module 2: Ethereum and Smart Contracts
- The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and Gas concept
- Introduction to Solidity Programming Language
- Building and deploying basic smart contracts
Module 3: Decentralized Application (dApp) Development
- Using Web3.js / Ethers.js to interact with smart contracts
- Front-end integration and Wallet connections
- Security considerations for smart contracts (reentrancy, gas limits)
Module 4: Enterprise Blockchain & Future Trends
- Introduction to private/permissioned chains (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric)
- Token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721)
- Use cases beyond finance (Supply Chain, Identity)