Chapter 2. Understanding the blockchain
This chapter covers
- Low-level details of an Ethereum node
- The technology stack you use to build Ethereum Dapps
- Technologies underlying the Ethereum blockchain
- Ethereum’s history and governance
I intended chapter 1 to give you a high-level overview of decentralized applications without overwhelming you with too many details. Consequently, I’m sure you’re still wondering what technical stack you need to learn to build a full Dapp. Also, you might feel the architectural presentation on Dapps didn’t go as far as you’d have liked, and you might still have doubts about how a blockchain exactly works. If you’re asking yourself these questions, I’ll address them in this chapter.
I’ll ...
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