Introduction
This is an introductory book for programmers and a comprehensive resource for those new to Ethereum.
What is Ethereum? How can you grasp its core concepts?
This guide covers all the fundamental Ethereum knowledge you need—from beginner-friendly explanations to hands-on implementation. The first half focuses on theory, the second half on practical application, with insightful appendices.
Topics include:
- Wallets and transactions
- Blockchain data structures
- Solidity syntax
- Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) principles
- Smart contract development
Most public/private blockchains today borrow from Ethereum’s design. After reading this book, you’ll confidently navigate other blockchain projects.
Happy learning!
Table of Contents
How to Use This Book
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Chapter 1: Ethereum – The World Computer
Chapter 2: Understanding Accounts
Chapter 3: Transactions in Depth
Chapter 4: Data Structures
- Radix Trees
- Merkle Proofs
- RLP Encoding
Chapter 5: Building a Private Ethereum Chain
Chapter 6: Smart Contract Deployment
Chapter 7: EVM Internals
Chapter 8: Solidity Mastery
Chapter 9: Truffle Framework
Appendix: Blockchain Trivia
FAQs
Q: Is prior coding experience required?
A: Basic programming knowledge helps, but the book explains concepts from scratch.
Q: How does Ethereum differ from Bitcoin?
A: Ethereum supports smart contracts and uses account-based transactions (vs. Bitcoin’s UTXO model).
Q: What tools will I need?
A: MetaMask, Remix IDE, and Node.js are sufficient for most exercises.
Q: Can I skip to the practical chapters?
A: Yes, but understanding foundational concepts (Chapters 1–4) enhances implementation skills.
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