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Learn Ethereum - Second Edition

By : Xun (Brian) Wu, Zhihong Zou, Dongying Song
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Learn Ethereum - Second Edition

By: Xun (Brian) Wu, Zhihong Zou, Dongying Song

Overview of this book

Ethereum is a blockchain-based, decentralized computing platform that allows you to run smart contracts. With this book, you’ll discover the latest Ethereum tools, frameworks, wallets, and layer 2, along with setting up and running decentralized applications for the complete, end-to-end development experience. Learn Ethereum, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive overview of the Ethereum ecosystem, exploring its concepts, mechanisms, and decentralized application development process. You’ll delve into Ethereum's internals, technologies, and tools, including Ethereum 2.0 and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), gas, and its account systems. You’ll also explore Ethereum's transition to proof of stake, L1/L2 scaling solutions, DeFi protocols, and the current marketplace. Additionally, you’ll learn about EVM-compatible blockchains, connectivity techniques, and advanced topics such as sharding, off-chain scaling, DAOs, Metaverse, and NFTs. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to write smart contracts and develop, test, and deploy DApps using various tools, wallets, and frameworks.
Table of Contents (24 chapters)
1
Part 1: Blockchain and Ethereum Basics
7
Part 2:Ethereum Development Fundamentals
11
Part 3: Ethereum Development Fundamentals
15
Part 4:Production and Deployment
20
Part 5:Conclusion

Setting Up Ethereum Private Chain

In this chapter, we will move our focus to Private Ethereum. Private blockchains are designed to be accessible only to a select group of participants, rather than being open to the public. The purpose of private blockchains can vary depending on the specific use case and requirements of the participants involved. Some common purposes of private blockchains include the following:

  • Business and Enterprise Use
  • Consortium and Multi-Party Collaborations
  • Data Privacy and Security
  • Customized Governance and Consensus Models
  • Regulatory Compliance

Private blockchains can offer advantages to developers in terms of customization, flexibility, faster transactions, enhanced privacy, reduced regulatory burden, controlled network governance, and a conducive testing and development environment, making them suitable for specific use cases and development scenarios.

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