Hands-On Blockchain for Python Developers. Empowering Python developers in the world of blockchain and smart contracts - Second Edition Racibórz

We are living in the age of decentralized fi nance and NFTs. People swap tokens on Uniswap, borrow assets from Aave, send payments with stablecoins, trade art NFTs on OpenSea, and more. To build applications of this kind, you need to know how to write smart contracts.This comprehensive guide will help you explore all the features of Vyper, a programming language designed to write smart contracts. You’ll also explore the web3.py library. As you progress, you’ll learn how to connect to smart contracts, read values, and create transactions. To make sure your foundational knowledge is strong enough, the book guides you through Ape Framework, which can help you create decentralized exchanges, NFT marketplaces, voting applications, and more. Each project provides invaluable insights and hands-on experience, equipping you with the skills you need to build real-world blockchain solutions.By the end of this book, you’ll be well versed with writing common Web3 applications such as a decentralized exchange, an NFT marketplace, a voting application, and more. Spis treści: 1. Introduction to Blockchain Programming2. Smart Contract Fundamentals3. Using Vyper to Implement a Smart Contract4. Using Web3.py to Interact with Smart Contracts5. Ape Framework6. Building a Practical Decentralized Applicaton7. Front-End Decentralized Application8. Cryptocurrency Wallet9. InterPlanetary: A Brave New File System10. Implementing a Decentralized Application Using IPFS11. Exploring Layer 212. Creating Token on Ethereum13. How to Create an NFT14. Writing NFT Marketplace Smart Contracts15. Writing a Lending Vault Smart Contract16. Decentralized Exchange17. Token-Gated Applications O autorze: Arjuna Sky Kok has experience more than 10 years in expressing himself as a software engineer. He has developed web applications using Symfony, Laravel, Ruby on Rails, and Django. He also has built mobile applications on top of Android and iOS platforms. Currently, he is researching Ethereum technology. Other than that, he teaches Android and iOS programming to students. He graduated from Bina Nusantara University with majors in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. He always strives to become a holistic person by enjoying leisure activities, such as dancing Salsa, learning French, and playing StarCraft 2. He lives quietly in the bustling city of Jakarta. In loving memory of my late brother, Hengdra Santoso (1979-2011).