Introduction to Blockchain with Celo and Solidity Development

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Introduction to Blockchain with Celo and Solidity Development

This Blockchain Development Course equips learners with a deep understanding of blockchain technology, covering its principles, architecture, and practical applications. Participants explore key concepts such as decentralization, cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and smart contracts, while gaining hands-on experience in building decentralized applications (dApps) and creating blockchain solutions using platforms like Ethereum and tools like Solidity and web3.js.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to design, develop, and deploy secure blockchain systems, with insights into emerging trends like NFTs, DeFi, and industry-specific applications.

 

Course Duration  4 weeks

Language

English

Skill Level   ==  Intermediate

Certificate

Yes

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What Will You Learn?

  • Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain Technology
  • Overview of Blockchain: Definition, History, and Benefits
  • Key Features: Decentralization, Transparency, and Immutability
  • Blockchain Use Cases: Finance, Supply Chain, Healthcare, and More
  • Types of Blockchain: Public, Private, Consortium, and Hybrid
  • Module 2: Blockchain Fundamentals
  • How Blockchain Works: Transactions, Blocks, and Chains
  • Cryptographic Principles: Hashing, Digital Signatures, and Encryption
  • Consensus Mechanisms:
  • Proof of Work (PoW)
  • Proof of Stake (PoS)
  • Delegated PoS and Other Variants
  • Nodes and Mining: Roles and Responsibilities
  • Module 3: Smart Contracts
  • What are Smart Contracts?
  • Introduction to Solidity (for Ethereum)
  • Writing, Deploying, and Testing Smart Contracts
  • Smart Contract Best Practices and Security
  • Module 4: Blockchain Development Tools and Frameworks
  • Setting Up Development Environments: Truffle, Ganache, and Remix
  • Interaction with Web3.js and Ethers.js
  • Introduction to Blockchain APIs
  • Debugging and Testing Blockchain Applications
  • Module 5: Decentralized Applications (dApps)
  • Understanding dApps and Their Architecture
  • Front-End Integration: Connecting dApps to Smart Contracts
  • Developing a Simple dApp (e.g., a Voting System or Token Wallet)
  • Module 6: Cryptocurrency and Token Development
  • Introduction to Cryptocurrency Concepts
  • Creating and Deploying Tokens (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155 Standards)
  • Wallet Development and Interaction with Blockchain
  • Module 7: Advanced Topics and Emerging Trends
  • Layer-2 Solutions: Scaling Blockchain (e.g., Polygon, Optimism)
  • Introduction to NFTs and Tokenization
  • DeFi Concepts: Decentralized Finance and Smart Contract Applications
  • Cross-Chain Communication and Interoperability
  • Module 8: Real-World Applications
  • Blockchain in Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Blockchain in Healthcare and Identity Management
  • Legal and Regulatory Considerations
  • Module 9: Capstone Project
  • Building a Full-Scale Blockchain Solution or dApp
  • End-to-End Project Development: Design, Code, Deploy, and Present
  • Project Review and Feedback
  • Module 10: Future of Blockchain
  • Trends in Blockchain Technology
  • Careers in Blockchain Development
  • Ethical and Environmental Considerations

Course Content

Week 1: Blockchain Fundamentals and Celo Introduction
You will understand the basics of blockchain Technology, such as decentralized networks and you'll be introduced to the tools you will be using. You will learn about smart contracts, Solidity Programming language and the Celo network.

  • Introduction to Blockchain
    00:00
  • Quiz 1: How Blockchain Works
  • Celo Blockchain Overview
    00:00
  • Quiz 2: Celo in East Africa
  • Introduction to Smart Contracts
    00:00
  • Quiz 3: Remix IDE

Week 2: Solidity Development and Celo Tools
This module will cover, Advanced Solidity concepts, Celo development tools and Smart Contract Security.

Week 3: Building Full-stack Decentralized Applications (dApps)
You will learn how to create a fullstack dApp using web3.js and ethers.js libraries. You will learn more about the architecture of dApps: smart contracts frontend and backend.

Week 4: Project Development and Deployment
This topic will cover the scaling and deployment of of dApps. It will also cover the integration of Celo Wallets(valora) into your dApp. By the end of this topic you will be required to create your own full-stack blockchain project.

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