Blockchain Essentials - Introduction

Overview

This course demystifies Web3 by tracing the web’s shift from static pages to participatory platforms and today’s decentralised, user-owned internet, then zeroes in on Ethereum’s role, milestones, and its move to Proof-of-Stake for efficiency and scalability. You’ll learn how blockchains secure data and enable tamper-resistant records, how smart contracts power DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs, and how wallets, accounts, tokens, gas, and exchanges work in practice . We finish hands-on: choosing a chain, setting up a dev environment, writing and testing Solidity contracts, integrating a wallet, and deploying a dApp—with compliance and continuous iteration in mind . No prior experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to build.

What you will learn

• Explain the evolution from Web1→Web3 and articulate Ethereum’s purpose, architecture, and Proof-of-Stake advantages.
• Design, write, and test basic Solidity smart contracts, then integrate them into a wallet-enabled dApp and deploy.
• Safely navigate wallets, accounts, tokens, and fees; and trace a blockchain transaction from broadcast to confirmation.

Syllabus

1. 1. Module1-1 How it all started

2. 2. Module 1-2 Ethereum

3. 3. Module 1-3 Ethereum in more detail

4. 4. Module 2-1 Overview of Ethereum and Its Importance

5. 5. Module 2-2 Action Plans

6. 6. Module 2-3 Key Features of Web3

7. 7. Module 3-1 Building Decentralized Applications

8. 8. Module 3-2 Blockchain Technology

9. 9. Module 3-3 Different Types of Functions

10. 10. Module 3-4 Cryptocurrencies Transactions

Prerequisites

None. This is a true beginner course—no coding, crypto, or blockchain background is required. Enthusiasm for learning and basic computer literacy are all you need.