Blockchain: The Comprehensive Guide to Blockchain Development, Ethereum, Solidity, and Smart Contracts (Rheinwerk Computing)

Demystify the blockchain—and learn how to use it—with this practical guide. Start from the ground up: What is Ethereum? What is Solidity? And how are they used to create smart contracts? Then see how to implement your own blockchain, including configuring a peer-to-peer network, managing miner accounts, and more. Follow step-by-step instructions and detailed code examples to develop smart contracts and dApps. Work with cutting-edge technologies such as Bitcoin, DeFi, NFTs, and more. Welcome to the world of blockchain!

• Master blockchain fundamentals and implement applications on the Ethereum network
• Develop smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) with Solidity
• Test, debug, and secure your blockchain applications

Blockchain Basics
You’ve heard the hype around Bitcoin, NFTs, and crypto mining. But how does the underlying blockchain technology work? Understand the fundamentals of the distributed ledger, and learn how to create and manage your own blockchain.

Application Development
Master smart contracts, from programming with Solidity to testing, debugging, deployment, and beyond. Develop decentralized applications (dApps) and expand them into a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) by implementing a frontend with ethers.js.

Tips from the Experts
Follow guidance from experienced blockchain programmers. Use commented code examples as templates for your projects to get started building your own blockchain and smart contracts in the real world.

Prof. Dr. Tobias Fertig has worked as a smart contract developer and researcher since 2015. He has been enthusiastic about Ethereum since its beginning and has taught programming, software engineering, and distributed systems for several years. His lecture about blockchain and smart contracts has been delivered during international teaching weeks all over Europe. Together with Andreas Schütz, he is the founder of Schütz & Fertig GmbH, which focuses on developing and auditing smart contracts. Since 2024, Tobias has been the professor of Blockchain and Secure Decentralized Applications at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) in Germany.

Andreas Schütz studied computer science and has been enthusiastic about blockchain technology for more than ten years. He provides insights into blockchain technology through lectures, seminars, and online articles, catering to both professionals and laypersons. Together with Tobias Fertig, he has advised companies on how to effectively utilize blockchain technology since 2018. In addition to blockchain activities, Andreas is also involved in information security and currently works as an IT senior consultant in the field of e-government.