Setting up a private blockchain on Windows

I decided to ignore Linux and other operating systems for the simple fact that Windows and Mac are the most used platforms for development by a large margin. So, in this section, you'll learn how to create a private blockchain on Windows. The steps are almost the same, but there are some subtle differences that need to be addressed so that you have a clear guide for what to do if you want to build this kind of custom private blockchain.

You already understand that building a private Ethereum blockchain is useful because you can speed up your development times, you can configure the blockchain to your own preferences with faster block times, and you can attain the required knowledge to spin up your ...

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