Hands-On Blockchain for Python Developers

Key FeaturesUse the world’s easiest programming language to build web3 applicationsWrite common smart contracts like decentralized exchanges, NFT marketplaces, and lending applicationsUnlock deeper levels of insights with technologies relating to blockchain, such as IPFS and Layer 2Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionWe 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.

What you will learnUnderstand blockchain and smart contractsLearn how to write smart contracts with VyperExplore how to use the web3.py library and Ape FrameworkDiscover related technologies such as Layer 2 and IPFSGain a step-by-step guide to writing an automated market maker (AMM) decentralized exchange (DEX) smart contractBuild innovative, interactive, and token-gated Web3 NFT applicationsWho this book is forThis blockchain book is for developers interested in understanding blockchain and smart contracts. It is suitable for both technology enthusiasts looking to explore blockchain technology and programmers who aspire to become smart contract engineers. Basic knowledge of GNU/Linux and Python programming is mandatory to get started with this book.

Table of ContentsIntroduction to Blockchain ProgrammingSmart Contract FundamentalsUsing Vyper to Implement a Smart ContractUsing Web3.py to Interact with Smart ContractsApe FrameworkBuilding a Practical Decentralized ApplicatonFront-End Decentralized ApplicationCryptocurrency A Brave New File SystemImplementing a Decentralized Application Using IPFSExploring Layer 2Creating Token on EthereumHow to Create an NFTWriting NFT Marketplace Smart ContractsWriting a Lending Vault Smart ContractDecentralized ExchangeToken-Gated Applications