Blockchain Development Roadmap
Master blockchain development through comprehensive understanding of distributed systems, smart contracts, and decentralized applications.
Core Focus Areas
- Blockchain fundamentals and cryptography
- Smart contract development (Solidity)
- Web3.js and ethers.js integration
- DApp architecture and development
- Security best practices and auditing
Key Technologies
- Ethereum & EVM-compatible chains
- Solidity & Smart Contracts
- Web3 libraries & tools
- IPFS & decentralized storage
- Testing frameworks (Hardhat, Truffle)
Learning Path
- Blockchain Fundamentals (6-8 weeks)
- Smart Contract Development (8-10 weeks)
- DApp Development (6-8 weeks)
- Advanced Topics & Security (4-6 weeks)
Blockchain Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in blockchain technology and distributed systems.
Blockchain Basics
- Distributed Systems
- Consensus mechanisms (PoW, PoS)
- Distributed ledger technology
- P2P networks
- Byzantine fault tolerance
- Cryptography
- Public key cryptography
- Hash functions
- Digital signatures
- Merkle trees
- Blockchain Architecture
- Block structure and validation
- Transaction processing
- Network protocols
- State management
Ethereum Fundamentals
- Ethereum Protocol
- Account types (EOA vs Contract)
- Gas and execution model
- EVM architecture
- State transitions
- Smart Contract Basics
- Solidity introduction
- Contract lifecycle
- Basic syntax and types
- Development environment setup
Practical Projects
- Simple token contract
- Basic wallet implementation
- Transaction explorer
- Proof-of-work implementation
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I follow this roadmap?
Start from the beginning and progress through each section sequentially. Each section builds upon knowledge from previous ones, so it's important to follow them in order for the best learning experience.
How long will it take to complete?
Completion time varies based on your prior experience and how much time you can dedicate to learning. On average, individuals spend between 3-6 months to complete this roadmap when studying part-time.
Are the resources recommended in the roadmap free?
We include a mix of free and paid resources. Many of the documentation and tutorial resources are completely free, while some of the more comprehensive courses may require payment. We always try to include free alternatives where possible.