Curriculum

18 Chapters · 18 Lessons

  1. 1

    Book Preview

    1. Ultimate Cardano Smart Contracts Free preview
  2. 2

    Introduction

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      Introduction

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    Chapter 1 : Blockchain Evolution

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      Blockchain Evolution

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    Chapter 2 : Cryptography and Consensus Algorithms Overview

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      Cryptography and Consensus Algorithms Overview

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    Chapter 3 : Transactions

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      Transactions

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    Chapter 4 : Plutus

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      Plutus

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    Chapter 5 : Transaction Builder

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      Transaction Builder

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    Chapter 6 : Validators

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      Validators

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    Chapter 7 : Minting

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      Minting

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    Chapter 8 : Tooling

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      Tooling

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    Chapter 9 : Ticket Application Design

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      Ticket Application Design

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    Chapter 10 : Ticket Application Implementation

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      Ticket Application Implementation

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    Chapter 11 : Testing, Security, and Scaling

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      Testing, Security, and Scaling

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    Chapter 12 : Troubleshooting

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      Troubleshooting

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    Chapter 13 : Cardano Ecosystem

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      Cardano Ecosystem

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    Chapter 14 : Closing Remarks

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      Closing Remarks

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    Bibliography

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      Bibliography

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    INDEX

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      INDEX

About the course

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.

About the Author

Lawrence Arthur 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.