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Where Data and Web3 Meet
As we assume no prior knowledge of data or blockchain, this chapter introduces the basic concepts of both topics. A good understanding of these concepts is essential to tackle Web3 data science projects, as we will refer to them. A Web3 data science project tries to solve a business problem or unlock new value with data; it is an example of applied science. It has two main components, the data science ingredients and the blockchain ingredients, which we will cover in this chapter.
In the Exploring the data ingredients section, we will analyze the concept of data science, available data tools, and the general steps we will follow, and provide a gentle practical introduction to Python. In the Understanding the blockchain ...
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