Day 2: Building Simple Blockchain Applications

Session 4: Building a Basic Blockchain

• Designing the Blockchain Data Structure

  Explanation: This is creating the layout of how data will be stored in the blockchain.
  Local Example: Similar to organizing information in a register for easy reference.

• Gas 1, Etherscan

  Explanation: Gas is the fuel needed to make changes on the blockchain. Etherscan is a tool to explore and track blockchain transactions.
  Local Example: Gas is like fuel for a car, and Etherscan is like a map to see where the car has been.

  Gas Docs
  Etherscan
  

Session 6: Exploring Real-World Use Cases

• Introduction to Blockchain Use Cases

  Explanation: Blockchain has many real-world uses, like tracking products in a market, handling digital currencies, or making agreements without a middleman.
  Local Example: Tracking local produce from farms to markets using blockchain for transparency.

• Overview of Smart Contracts & Interacting with Them

  Explanation: Smart contracts automate agreements, and you can interact with them using code.
  Local Example: Similar to how a mobile money transaction works without physically exchanging cash.

Session 7: Final Project: Building a Mini Blockchain Application

• Participants' Project

  Explanation: Participants will use what they've learned to create a small blockchain project, like designing a simple cryptocurrency or a digital identity system.
  Local Example: Imagine creating a system to track local goods from producers to consumers, ensuring authenticity and fair prices.