This is the code repository for The Essential Guide to Web3 , published by Packt.
Develop, deploy, and manage distributed applications on the Ethereum network
Web3, the new blockchain-based web, is often hailed as the future of the internet. Driven by technologies such as cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DAOs, decentralized finance, and more, Web3’s aim is to give individuals more control over the web communities they belong to. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this book will help you master the intricacies of Web3 and its revolutionary technologies.
This book covers the following exciting features:
- Get an in-depth understanding of Ethereum's ecosystem, its status, and key EIPs and ERCs
- Gain practical skills using non-custodial wallets such as MetaMask for blockchain transactions
- Write, debug, and deploy smart contracts on test networks
- Discover Web3 dev tools and set up a local environment
- Get to grips with tokenomics and create ERC20, ERC721, and ERC1155 tokens
- Explore decentralized storage with IPFS and integrate it into your Web3 projects
- Expand your NFT strategy with APIs and SDKs to lead in the NFT space
If you feel this book is for you, get your copy today!
All of the code is organized into folders. For example, Chapter02.
The code will look like the following:
pragma solidity ^0.8.0; contract MyContract { uint256 public value =
10; bool public isGreater = value > 5; }
Following is what you need for this book: This book is for blockchain developers and blockchain enthusiasts who want to build powerful and secure decentralized applications. Familiarity with the basics of blockchain, along with knowledge of how they function, is necessary to grasp the topics discussed in this book.
With the following software and hardware list you can run all code files present in the book (Chapter 1-17).
| Chapter | Software required | OS required |
|---|---|---|
| 4-12 | Browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) | Windows, macOS, or Linux |
| 4-12 | Node.js 16 or greater | |
| 4-12 | Hardhat 2.19.0 or later | |
| 4-12 | The latest Visual Studio Code version | |
| 4-12 | The latest MetaMask version | |
| 4-12 | Infura – an account and API key | |
| 4-12 | Pinata – an account and API key |
Vijay Krishnan, an experienced expert in blockchain and Web3, holds the position of head of SysOps for Linea, a Layer 2 blockchain at Consensys. With a rich background in blockchain, he’s guided Fortune 100 companies from ideation to product build. With over 50 projects and 300+ use cases to his credit, Vijay has left an indelible mark on the industry. Prior to Consensys, he pioneered the AWS Partner Blockchain ecosystem and led IBM North America’s Blockchain Practice. With two decades on Wall Street, he possesses deep financial and tech insights. Vijay, a leader and subject matter expert, empowers clients in DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and the metaverse. Beyond work, he’s a mentor, speaker, author, and organic farmer. His knowledge and innovation continue to shape the blockchain and Web3 landscape.