Blockchain & Web3 Roadmap

Track your progress through the learning path

Fundamentals of Blockchain & Web3

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Introduction to Blockchain & Decentralization

How Blockchain Works (Blocks, Transactions, Consensus Mechanisms)

Types of Blockchains (Public, Private, Consortium)

Key Blockchain Concepts (Smart Contracts, Nodes, Hashing, Gas Fees)

Cryptography & Security

2/11

Hashing Algorithms (SHA-256, Keccak)

Public & Private Keys, Digital Signatures

Wallets & Address Generation (Hot vs Cold Wallets)

Understanding Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP)

Smart Contracts Development

3/11

Solidity Basics (Variables, Functions, Data Types)

Writing & Deploying Smart Contracts

Gas Optimization & Security Best Practices

Smart Contract Development Frameworks (Hardhat, Truffle)

Ethereum & Other Blockchain Platforms

4/11

Ethereum & EVM-Based Chains (Polygon, Binance Smart Chain)

Solana, Avalanche, Polkadot Overview

Layer 1 vs Layer 2 Solutions (Rollups, Sidechains)

Web3 Development

5/11

Connecting Frontend with Blockchain (Web3.js, Ethers.js)

Decentralized Applications (dApps) Development

Wallet Integration (MetaMask, WalletConnect)

Interacting with Smart Contracts Using JavaScript

Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

6/11

Fundamentals of DeFi (DEXs, Lending, Staking)

Understanding Automated Market Makers (AMMs)

Yield Farming & Liquidity Pools

Risks & Security Considerations in DeFi

NFTs & Metaverse

7/11

Introduction to NFTs (ERC-721, ERC-1155)

NFT Marketplaces (OpenSea, Rarible)

Minting & Selling NFTs

Virtual Worlds & Metaverse (Decentraland, The Sandbox)

Blockchain Scaling & Infrastructure

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Layer 2 Scaling Solutions (Optimistic & ZK Rollups)

IPFS & Decentralized Storage (Filecoin, Arweave)

Oracles & Data Feeds (Chainlink)

Cross-Chain Communication & Bridges

Security & Auditing

9/11

Smart Contract Vulnerabilities (Reentrancy, Overflows)

Security Auditing Tools (MythX, Slither)

Bug Bounty Programs & Ethical Hacking in Web3

Projects & Hands-on Practice

10/11

Build a Simple Smart Contract & Deploy on Testnet

Create a dApp with Web3.js & React

Launch an ERC-20 Token on Ethereum

Develop a DeFi Yield Farming Application

Job Preparation

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Blockchain Certifications (Certified Ethereum Developer, ConsenSys Certifications)

Resume & Portfolio (GitHub Repos, Hackathons, Open Source Contributions)

Interview Preparation (Blockchain Fundamentals, Solidity Challenges)

Networking & Job Applications (LinkedIn, Discord Communities, Web3 Hackathons)