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The Essential Guide to Web3
The Essential Guide to Web3

The Essential Guide to Web3: Develop, deploy, and manage distributed applications on the Ethereum network

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The Essential Guide to Web3

Part 1 – Introduction to Web3

Introduction to Web3 is your gateway to understanding the fundamentals of blockchain technology and diving into the exciting world of Ethereum. This part takes you on a journey, starting with the foundational concepts of blockchain and Web3 technology. It provides a clear and beginner-friendly introduction, making complex ideas accessible. As you progress, you’ll explore the Ethereum ecosystem and embark on your first Ethereum transaction, gaining hands-on experience in a step-by-step manner. Whether you’re a newcomer curious about blockchain or an enthusiast eager to enter the Web3 realm, this part offers a solid foundation and practical guidance to get you started on your blockchain journey.

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Key benefits

  • Get to grips with Web3, NFTs, DeFi, and smart contract development
  • Create fungible and non-fungible tokens, explore DAOs, and more
  • Build powerful apps using Ethereum to secure transactions and create smart contracts
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

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Web3, the new blockchain-based web, is often hailed as the future of the internet. Driven by technologies such as cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DAOs, decentralized finance, and more, Web3’s aim is to give individuals more control over the web communities they belong to. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this book will help you master the intricacies of Web3 and its revolutionary technologies. Beginning with a concise introduction to blockchain and the Ethereum ecosystem, this book quickly immerses you in real-world blockchain applications. You’ll work on carefully crafted hands-on exercises that are designed for beginners as well as users with prior exposure. The chapters show you how to build and deploy smart contracts, while mastering security controls and discovering best practices for writing secure code. As you progress, you’ll explore tokenization and gain proficiency in minting both fungible and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the help of step-by-step instructions. The concluding chapters cover advanced topics, including oracles, Layer 2 (L2) networks, rollups, zero knowledge proofs, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). By the end of this Web3 book, you’ll be well-versed in the Web3 ecosystem and have the skills to build powerful and secure decentralized applications.

Who is this book for?

This book is for blockchain developers and blockchain enthusiasts who want to build powerful and secure decentralized applications. Familiarity with the basics of blockchain, along with knowledge of how they function, is necessary to grasp the topics discussed in this book.

What you will learn

  • Get an in-depth understanding of Ethereum's ecosystem, its status, and key EIPs and ERCs
  • Gain practical skills using non-custodial wallets such as MetaMask for blockchain transactions
  • Write, debug, and deploy smart contracts on test networks
  • Discover Web3 dev tools and set up a local environment
  • Get to grips with tokenomics and create ERC20, ERC721, and ERC1155 tokens
  • Explore decentralized storage with IPFS and integrate it into your Web3 projects
  • Expand your NFT strategy with APIs and SDKs to lead in the NFT space

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Table of Contents

24 Chapters
Part 1 – Introduction to Web3 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Blockchain and Web3 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Getting Started With Ethereum Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Your First Ethereum Transaction Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2 – All about Smart Contracts Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Introduction to Smart Contracts Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Creating and Deploying Your First Smart Contract Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Smart Contract Security and Access Controls Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3 – Writing Your DApps for Web3 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Developer Tools and Libraries for Web3 Development Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Writing and Testing Your First dApp on Web3 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4 – Fungible Tokens Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Introduction to Tokenization Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Creating Your First Token Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 5 – Non-Fungible Tokens Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Non-Fungible Token Standards Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Creating Your First Non-Fungible Token Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 6 – Web3 Advanced Topics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Understanding Oracles Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Zero-Knowledge EVMs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: L2 Networks and Rollups Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Decentralized Autonomous Organizations – Overview Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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