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The Beginner's Series to Blockchain

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Dec 07, 2020

Beginner's Series to Blockchain

Overview

The Beginner's Series to Blockchain. The goal of this series is to explain and demonstrate the foundations of blockchain principles. Blockchain has been one of the most exciting emerging technologies in the past decade, and will continue to be a significant technology for the next decade to come. This series is for everyone, no matter what your career or academic background is. Experience with some level of programming in a language like C++, Java, or Python would be helpful but is absolutely not required.

What you'll learn about in this series

  • History of blockchain
  • Evolution of cryptocurrency
  • Blockchain nodes
  • Mining
  • Consensus algorithms
  • Blockchain use cases
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • Solidity
  • Smart contracts
  • OpenZeppelin
  • Azure Solutions


Next steps

If you want to follow along with the course, you can try out the demos on your own with the contract example in this repository microsoft/beginners-series-blockchain: Beginner's Series to Blockchain (github.com), and the resources shared below.


Helpful resources

To continue your learning, you can refer to the following resources:


Microsoft specific


External resources

 

Updated Dec 07, 2020
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2 Comments

  • AmeliaWagner's avatar
    AmeliaWagner
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 30, 2024

    The topics covered in the series are incredibly relevant. Learning about the history of blockchain, how it has evolved, the role of nodes, the concept of mining, and the various consensus algorithms is like building a solid foundation. If you decide to venture further into the crypto space like I did, consider exploring a https://coinomize.biz tool. It's a savvy way to safeguard your privacy and identity in the crypto world. So, to all those embarking on this blockchain learning journey, I say go for it! The potential of blockchain is vast, and understanding its basics can be a game-changer.

  • Baltazarr1984's avatar
    Baltazarr1984
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 30, 2024

    When I first started diving into the world of blockchain, I was honestly quite overwhelmed. The technology seemed complex, and I wasn't sure where to begin. But over time, I realized that blockchain is not just for tech wizards; it's a transformative technology that everyone can benefit from understanding.