About this ebook series
The Ethereum Blockchain is one of the most revolutionary technologies shaping the future of decentralized systems and digital economies. Whether you’re a professional in the blockchain space, an undergraduate or graduate student, or simply an enthusiast or hobbyist, this book will guide you through the pivotal concepts and practical implications of Ethereum. Understanding this blockchain can unlock opportunities in everything from cryptocurrency to decentralized finance (DeFi), smart contracts, and nonfungible tokens (NFTs). By diving deep into the Ethereum Blockchain, this book offers you more than just theory – it provides practical insights into the decentralized world shaping the future
Ethereum-Introduction to the Ethereum platform, its structure, and how it enables decentralized applications
Smart Contract-Explains the concept of smart contracts and their role in automating transactions on the Ethereum Blockchain
Cryptocurrency-Focuses on the role of Ethereum in the cryptocurrency landscape and its unique features compared to Bitcoin
Cryptoeconomics-Explores the economic incentives behind Ethereum's decentralized network, including mining and staking
Solana (blockchain platform)-Overview of Solana’s blockchain, its differences from Ethereum, and its growing role in decentralized finance
Blockchain-Provides a deeper understanding of blockchain technology, its mechanisms, and how Ethereum integrates within this ecosystem
Nonfungible token-Discusses NFTs and how Ethereum has pioneered the creation, exchange, and ownership of digital assets
CryptoPunks-A look at CryptoPunks as a cultural milestone in the NFT space and how they represent the intersection of art and blockchain
Ethereum Classic-Explains Ethereum Classic, its origins, and the split from Ethereum due to the DAO hack and its implications
0x (decentralized exchange infrastructure)-Overview of the 0x protocol, its role in decentralized exchanges, and how it integrates with Ethereum
ERC721-Details the ERC721 standard, the foundation for NFTs on Ethereum, and its impact on the tokenization of digital assets
William Entriken-Examines the contributions of William Entriken in the development of the ERC721 standard
CryptoKitties-Introduces CryptoKitties, the popular Ethereumbased game, and how it was one of the first massmarket applications of blockchain technology
Cardano (blockchain platform)-Analyzes Cardano’s blockchain, contrasting it with Ethereum’s approach to scalability and governance
Uniswap-Focuses on Uniswap, a decentralized exchange built on Ethereum, revolutionizing decentralized finance
Tron (blockchain)-Discusses the Tron blockchain and compares its vision and functionality to Ethereum’s ecosystem
Decentralized application-Looks into decentralized applications (dApps) and how they operate on the Ethereum blockchain
Decentralized finance-Discusses decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, focusing on Ethereum's pivotal role in shaping the DeFi ecosystem
Colored Coins-Introduces the concept of Colored Coins on the Ethereum blockchain and their role in asset management
Decentralized autonomous organization-Explores DAOs, decentralized organizations that function autonomously on the blockchain, and their use cases
Kevin Abosch-Highlights the role of artist Kevin Abosch in merging art with blockchain technology, specifically with NFTs
