Avalanche_Bootcamp_EN_2024_Outline_V0.1.0

[pymachado]

Avalanche Bootcamp 2024 EN Outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to Blockchain

• Blockchain Concept
  • Overview of Bitcoin
  • Transactions and Blocks
• Consensus Mechanisms
  • Proof of Work (PoW)
  • Proof of Stake (PoS)
  • Avalanche Consensus
• Hash Functions
  • Definition and Importance
  • Examples: SHA-256
• Public Cryptography
  • Asymmetric Cryptography
  • Public and Private Keys
• Wallets
  • Types of Wallets (Hot, Cold, Hardware)
  • Setting Up a Wallet

Lesson 2: Blockchain Types and Smart Contracts

• Blockchain Types
  • Public, Private, Consortium
• Ethereum Overview
  • History and Development
  • Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
• EVM Blockchains
  • Functionality and Applications
• Smart Contracts
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • How Smart Contracts Work
• Solidity Language
  • Basics of Solidity
  • Writing Simple Contracts

Lesson 3: Ethereum Standards and Advanced Topics

• ERC20 Tokens
  • Definition and Usage
  • Creating an ERC20 Token
• NFTs
  • ERC721 Standard
  • ERC1155 Standard
  • Creating and Managing NFTs
• DeFi Overview
  • Key Concepts and Applications

Lesson 4: Introduction to the Avalanche Ecosystem

• Avalanche Overview
  • Key Features and Benefits
  • Avalanche Consensus
• Primary Chains
  • P-Chain: Platform Chain
  • C-Chain: Contract Chain
  • X-Chain: Exchange Chain
• Avalanche Native Token (AVAX)
  • Utility and Economics

Lesson 5: Subnets in Avalanche

• Subnets Overview
  • Definition and Purpose
  • Benefits of Subnets
• Creating a Subnet
  • Step-by-Step Guide
  • Deploying a Subnet-Based EVM

Lesson 6: Advanced Subnet Concepts

• Custom VM
  • Developing and Deploying
• Interoperability
  • Communication Between Subnets
• Security Considerations
  • Ensuring Security in Subnets

Lesson 7: Precompiles and Custom EVMs

• Precompiles in EVM
  • What are Precompiles?
  • Use Cases and Examples
• Custom EVM Development
  • Modifying EVM for Custom Needs
  • Deploying Custom EVMs on Avalanche

Lesson 8: Cross-Chain Interoperability

• Avalanche Teleporter
  • Introduction and Functionality
  • Using the Teleporter
• Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)
  • Overview and Integration
  • Use Cases in Avalanche

Lesson 9: Decentralized Applications (DApps) on Avalanche

• DApp Development
  • Tools and Frameworks
  • Best Practices
• Case Studies
  • Successful DApps on Avalanche
  • Lessons Learned

Lesson 10: Ecosystem Development and Community

• Ecosystem Growth
  • Key Players and Projects
  • How to Get Involved
• Community Building
  • Networking and Collaboration
  • Contributions to the Avalanche Ecosystem

Lesson 11: Security and Compliance

• Security Best Practices
  • Common Vulnerabilities
  • Preventive Measures
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Understanding Legal Requirements
  • Ensuring Compliance

Lesson 12: Future Trends and Innovations

• Emerging Technologies
  • Trends in Blockchain
  • Innovations in Avalanche
• Future of DeFi and NFTs
  • Predictions and Opportunities
• Preparing for the Future
  • Skills and Knowledge to Focus On

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[Luke152]

Thanks for sharing this @pymachado ! I like the flow of information going from foundational knowledge of Avalanche to some of the chain's more complex and/or unique elements.

One thought that came to mind is who the target audience is for the presentation. e.g. - Are they new to blockchain technology as a whole, or are we assuming they have had some exposure to other blockchains and are primarily attending to learn about Avalanche? If we assume they have blockchain knowledge, I think we can remove lesson 1.

If we assume they are new to blockchains as a whole (or want to make it accessible to both groups), we might add a session before the current lesson one to talk more about the use cases for blockchain technology, problems it solves and overall why it can be better than typical server based computer systems.

Great work on this!!

[pymachado]

I taught the Bootcamp for both groups: people who know nothing about blockchain and web2 developers who want to migrate to web3. However, we can add the topic and not a new lesson. In Lesson 1, we can create a topic related to the importance of blockchain and the benefits for users, as opposed to centralized traditional systems.

[pymachado]

Lesson 0: The Promise of Blockchain Technology

• Understanding Blockchain Use Cases
  • Financial Services (e.g., Cryptocurrencies, DeFi)
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Healthcare and Secure Data Storage
  • Voting Systems
  • Intellectual Property Management
• Problems Solved by Blockchain
  • Centralization Issues
  • Lack of Transparency
  • Security Vulnerabilities
  • Intermediary Costs
• Advantages Over Traditional Server-Based Systems
  • Decentralization and Reduced Single Points of Failure
  • Enhanced Security Through Encryption and Distribution
  • Transparency and Immutability of Transactions
  • Cost Reduction by Eliminating Intermediaries