Build

1.Core Concepts in 5 Bullets

🔗 Blockchain
“Distributed database for immutable records”
→ Explainer Video (6min)

🔗 Smart Contracts
“Self-executing code on blockchain”
→ Visual Guide

🔗 Wallets = User Identity
“Keys control assets & sign transactions”
→ MetaMask Demo

🔗 Gas Fees
“Payment for blockchain computation”
→ Fee Calculator

🔗 Decentralized Storage
“IPFS replaces cloud servers”
→ IPFS Docs

2. Learning Pathway

Step 1: Setup Dev Environment

（without programming experience can skip this part first.）

✅ Install Node.js: Official Download
✅ VS Code Editor: Download
✅ Git for Version Control: Setup Guide

Step 2: First Smart Contract

🚀 Use Remix IDE (browser-based): remix.ethereum.org
📺 Tutorial: Code Your First Ethereum Smart Contract in 20min

3. Top Learning Platforms

Platform	Best For	Key Feature	Link
CryptoZombies	🎮 Visual learners	Game-based Solidity lessons	https://cryptozombies.io/
Chainlink Bootcamp	🏗️ Project builders	Build DeFi apps with mentors	https://chain.link/bootcamps
SpeedRunEthereum	🚀 Fast experimenters	8-week project challenge	https://speedrunethereum.com/
freeCodeCamp	📚 Structured learners	32hr Web3 course (free)	https://youtube.com/watch?v=gyMwXuJrbJQ

4. Dev Toolbox

🧪 Contract Debugging

• Hardhat: hardhat.org (advanced debugging)
• Tenderly: tenderly.co (real-time monitoring)

📦 Frontend Templates

• Scaffold-ETH: GitHub (React+Web3)
• Web3 Starter Kits: thirdweb.com (drag-and-drop)

🛟 Community Support

• Ethereum StackExchange: ask questions
• Solidity Discord: join chat