Hands On Training

Introduction to Blockchain and Web3

Web3 Foundation

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Course Features

Duration

6 weeks

Delivery Method

Online

Available on

Limited Access

Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop, Laptop

Language

English

Subtitles

English

Level

Beginner

Effort

3 hours per week

Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

Developed by the Technical Education team at the Web3 Foundation, this course introduces the fundamental concepts of Blockchain technology and Web3.

First, we go over the history and the key terminology of blockchains, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Web3 and then take a deep dive into the technology that powers blockchains. The concepts of cryptography and hashing in the context of blockchains are explored along with hands-on activities that familiarize the learners with digital wallets and blockchain explorers. Next, we explore the concepts of block production and finality, consensus, nodes and networking in blockchain networks. Towards the end of the course, we will explore the blockchain layers and applications centered around networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Polkadot. We wrap up the course by exploring the current landscape of Web3 and the future of blockchain technology.

The course is open to learners from all backgrounds. The key objective of this course is to provide a strong foundational knowledge pertaining to Blockchain and Web3.

Course Overview

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Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Concepts of Cryptography and Hashing in the context of blockchains

Layer 0, Layer 1 and Layer 2 Blockchains and their key applications

The advantages and disadvantages of the distributed consensus mechanisms

The different Blockchain nodes that help sustain a decentralized network

The future prospects of Blockchain technology and Web3

The history of blockchain technology, the evolution of digital money and the motivation for decentralized systems

The key differences between Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS)

The security implications and limitations of Blockchain networks

The technology powering Cryptocurrencies, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), NFTs and DAOs

Using Crypto wallets and Blockchain explorers

Course Content

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Module 1: Blockchain Basics

Module 2: Introduction to Bitcoin and Ethereum

Module 3: Blockchain and Cryptography

Module 4: Hashing and Block Mining

Course Instructors

Bill Laboon

Director of Education & Grants at Web3 Foundation

Bill Laboon is the Director of Education and Grants at Web3 Foundation. Before this, he was a lecturer in the Computer Science Department of the University of Pittsburgh, teaching courses in software...

Radhakrishna Dasari

Technical Education Lead at Web3 Foundation

Radha is the Technical Education Lead at Web3 Foundation and works on scaling Polkadot education. Before joining, he was a faculty at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Vermont a...