Advanced Blockchain Development and Solidity Projects

Course Overview

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the potential of blockchain technology with this comprehensive course on advanced blockchain development and Solidity projects. Delve into Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), smart contracts, and decentralized finance (DeFi) while mastering key blockchain concepts like crypto mining, NFTs, and consensus mechanisms. Your journey begins with an in-depth understanding of the EVM, contract storage, and blockchain fundamentals. You'll advance to setting up a robust DApp developer environment, gaining hands-on experience with tools like MetaMask, Ganache, Node.js, and Truffle. Learn to manage project dependencies, build migration contracts, and organize DApp project structures for efficient development. Explore advanced Solidity features, including ERC20 token functionality, event handling, and inter-contract transactions. Refine your skills with Mocha and Chai for comprehensive smart contract testing and debugging. Conclude with mastery over DApp smart contracts, focusing on staking, unstaking, and rewarding users, vital functionalities for real-world blockchain applications. Designed for developers and blockchain enthusiasts, this course requires a foundational understanding of programming. It’s perfect for those eager to deepen their blockchain expertise, bridging beginner to advanced levels in a structured and practical learning environment.