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DeFi Development: Moving beyond Web2

Before coding on the XRPL, dig into this blockchain-focused course designed specifically for developers who are curious about building web3 apps.

Learn the basics of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, tokenization and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Once you’ve built a solid foundation, you can take a look at some of our code examples to get started learning how to build DeFi apps with JavaScript and React.js.

 

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Blockchain foundations for Web2 Developers

Estimated completion:

120 mins

Explore lessons and example code sandboxes built with vanilla JavaScript and React.js to jumpstart your dev project on the XRP Ledger.

Lesson 1

What’s the difference between web 2.0 and web 3.0 development?

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Lesson 2

What is a smart contract?

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Lesson 3

How does blockchain technology improve payments?

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Lesson 4

Introduction to Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

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Lesson 5

How does DeFi differ from traditional finance?

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Lesson 6

Introduction to crypto security: wallets, keys, and smart contracts

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Lesson 7

DeFi security 101: Staying safe in the new decentralized world

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Lesson 8

How the XRP Ledger works

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Lesson 9

Accounts on the XRP Ledger

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Lesson 10

Issuing tokens and currencies

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Lesson 11

Trading value on the XRPL’s decentralized exchange (DEX)

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Lesson 12

Building safe and ethical web3 projects

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Lesson 13

Understanding Order Books on the XRPL

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Lesson 14

Begin coding with XRPL

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Lesson 15

Create accounts and send XRP

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Lesson 16

Create trust line and send currency

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Lesson 17

Begin coding with XRPL and React.js

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Lesson 18

Send XRP with a new account using React.js

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Lesson 19

Send and receive tokens (beyond XRP) with React.js

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Lesson 20

Mint and burn NFTs with React.js

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Lesson 21

Transfer NFTs with React.js

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Lesson 22

Broker NFTs with React.js

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