Web3: The Big Picture
Delve into the world of the decentralized internet, blockchain technology, and digital currencies. This course will teach you how to navigate and understand the vast world of Web3 and its underlying technologies and trends.
What you'll learn
In the last few years there’s been a huge amount of buzz around Web3, decentralized applications, and blockchain technology. But what exactly is Web3, and how is it likely to disrupt the technology ecosystem? In this course, Web3: The Big Picture, we’ll delve into the world of Web3 and explore some of the core technologies and trends around this exciting area. First, you’ll explore the foundations of Web3 and the decentralized internet. Next, you’ll get an overview of blockchain technology and explore how smart contracts and DApps are powering the Web3 revolution. Finally, you’ll learn about some of the key players and future prospects in the Web3 ecosystem. When you finish this course, you’ll have a foundational understanding of Web3 and its underlying technologies, and even begin to create your own decentralized applications.
Table of contents
- Overview of Blockchain Technology 5m
- Cryptography in Blockchain 2m
- Adding Transactions to the Blockchain 4m
- Mining Cryptocurrency 2m
- Evolution of Blockchain Technology 6m
- Smart Contracts: The Game Changer for Web3 6m
- The Role of DApps in Web3 5m
- Non-fungible Tokens or NFTs 5m
- Demo: Minting an NFT on the Ethereum Blockchain 6m
About the author
James is a Principal Software Engineer with 15+ years of industry experience. In the early part of his career James focused on automation and performance testing; leveraging tools and frameworks like Gatling, JMeter and REST Assured. Over the past few years James has begun to concentrate more on DevOps and Platform Engineering related tooling, concepts and frameworks. James is enthralled by the creation of in-depth, artful videos that help others become better software developers, and regularl... more