Ultimate Cardano Smart Contracts: Unlock the Full Potential of the Cardano Blockch...

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epub | 102.02 MB | English | Isbn:9788197396533 | Author: Lawrence Arthur Ley | Year: 2024

About ebook: Ultimate Cardano Smart Contracts: Unlock the Full Potential of the Cardano Blockchain by Developing Real-World Web 3.0 Projects Using Plutus Smart Contracts, and App Development (English Edition)

Build Decentralized Applications Today for a Better Tomorrow

Key Features
● Build secure, scalable, and resilient Web3 Cardano Blockchain applications.
● Project-based learning connects blockchain concepts to project architecture and source code.
● Discover new employment opportunities, business models, and markets.

Book Description
Unlock the full potential of the Cardano blockchain for building decentralized Web 3.0 apps with Ultimate Cardano Smart Contracts.

This book takes you on a journey from the basics of blockchain evolution, cryptography, and Cardano's unique consensus algorithm, to the intricacies of transactions and smart contracts. You'll dive deep into Plutus, Cardano's native smart contract language, and master essential tools like the Transaction Builder and Validators. Learn how to mint your own tokens and utilize the best development tools available.

Through a real-world ticketing application project, you'll design, implement, test, and deploy a decentralized application, ensuring robust security and scalability. Troubleshoot common issues and explore the vibrant Cardano ecosystem, filled with resources and communities to support your ongoing development journey.

By the end of this book, you'll have the skills and confidence to create sophisticated smart contracts and contribute to the innovative world of Cardano.

What you will learn
● Gain a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology and Cardano's innovative approach.
● Develop and deploy a variety of smart contracts on the Cardano blockchain.
● Master the creation and interaction with both Fungible Tokens (FTs) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) for diverse use cases.
● Implement advanced testing methodologies to ensure the security and reliability of your smart contracts.
● Design and build scalable decentralized applications (dApps) using Cardano's Plutus language.
● Explore real-world case studies and best practices for successful smart contract development.
● Engage with the vibrant Cardano community and contribute confidently to the ecosystem.

Table of Contents
1. Blockchain Evolution
2. Cryptography and Consensus Algorithms Overview
3. Transactions
4. Plutus
5. Transaction Builder
6. Validators
7. Minting
8. Tooling
9. Ticket Application Design
10. Ticket Application Implementation
11. Testing, Security, and Scaling
12. Troubleshooting
13. Cardano Ecosystem
14. Closing Remarks
Bibliography
Index

About the Authors
Lawrence Ley has a Computer Science degree from the University of Toronto and over 20 years of IT industry experience. He is passionate about learning new technologies and how they can make a positive impact. His Cardano journey started in 2021 with the Plutus Pioneers program, and he has worked on several open-source Cardano impact projects. Lawrence is a professor in the Blockchain Development Program at George Brown College in Toronto and runs the Cardano Blockchain Toronto monthly meetup with over 500 members.

His professional experience includes IT consulting in the telecommunications, banking, and retail industries. He has a proven track record of building and managing complex, integrated, highly scalable consumer and retail applications. His first experiences with cryptocurrencies involved mining Bitcoin and participating in local meetups where he met Ethereum co-founders Vitalik Buterin and Anthony Di Iorio.

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