The Official Polygon Tutorial Code Along - All Levels - Defi

Industry Level DeFi - The Polygon Tutorial Guide: Labs & Code Alongs From Official Documentation - Decentralized Finance

What you'll learn

Master Blockchain Industry Concepts: Understand blockchain data structure, cryptographic hashing, consensus algorithms, and more

Master DeFi Principles: Learn about decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending, borrowing, liquidity provision, and smart contracts

Unravel Polygon's Architecture: Dive into zk rollups, Heimdall, side chains, and bridges, gaining insights into Polygon

Develop DApps on Polygon: Create decentralized savings accounts, manager accounts

Become Proficient in Solidity: Acquire essential Solidity skills, including data types, control structures, functions…

Build Smart Contracts: Create a fullstack ZK-EVM counter and a decentralized voting DApp, demonstrating mastery of decentralized governance

Requirements

No programming requirements needed. You will learn everything in the course. Basic JavaScript and front end libraries like React a big plus

Description

Welcome to "The Official Polygon Tutorial Code Along," a practical and condensed high grade level course that runs through official Polygon documentation and tutorials tailored specifically for developers and programmers ready to advance their careers in the world of web3, blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi). Whether you're an aspiring  developer looking to harness the potential of cutting-edge technologies, a seasoned programmer seeking to diversify your skillset, or an enthusiast eager to explore the transformative landscape of DeFi, this comprehensive journey is designed to propel you to industry-grade heights.Led by Clarian, an experienced professional with an impressive track record of working with top 40 blockchain companies and leading successful tech teams worldwide, this course is an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of DeFi and blockchain intricacies.With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, we will immerse you in the world of DeFi and the cutting-edge Polygon blockchain. From the very beginning, you'll be introduced to the fundamentals of blockchain technology, exploring concepts like data structure, cryptographic hashing, consensus algorithms, and the nuances of permissioned and permissionless blockchains. Our expert instructors will present these complex topics in a manner that is accessible and comprehensible, even for those with no prior programming knowledge.As we venture further, Section 2 will take you deep into the realm of DeFi, exploring its transformative potential in reshaping traditional finance. From the foundation of smart contracts to the facilitation of peer-to-peer financial services through blockchain technology, you'll uncover the intricacies of DeFi protocols. Decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending, borrowing, and liquidity provision will be explored, along with real-world case studies that showcase the global impact of these projects.In Section 3, we'll embark on an awe-inspiring journey into the inner workings of Polygon's blockchain architecture. Delve deep into zk rollups, Heimdall, side chains, and bridges, and comprehend how Polygon's technology enhances scalability and interoperability with other blockchains. This knowledge will position you as an industry-ready professional, ready to tackle the challenges and demands of the blockchain world.Hands-on experience is at the heart of this course, and Section 4 will empower you to put theory into practice. Regardless of your programming expertise, you'll confidently develop your own decentralized applications (DApps) on the Polygon blockchain. From building a decentralized savings account to creating a DApp manager account and minting custom tokens with smart contract functionalities, you'll gain invaluable experience that will set you apart in the job market.In Section 5, we'll shift our focus to Solidity, the programming language of choice for Ethereum and Polygon smart contracts. You'll acquire the essential skills needed to write secure and efficient smart contracts, covering data types, control structures, functions, modifiers, and industry best practices. This proficiency will open doors to a world of exciting blockchain development opportunities.And finally, the grand finale awaits in Section 6! Together, we'll embark on an exhilarating journey to build a fullstack ZK-EVM counter on the Polygon blockchain from scratch. Experience the power of zero-knowledge proofs combined with Ethereum's EVM, enabling enhanced privacy and scalability for blockchain applications. This final project will culminate in constructing a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) for voting, providing you with hands-on experience in decentralized governance.Enrolling in this course requires no prior experience or knowledge. However, a basic understanding of the blockchain space and programming will facilitate your progress through the introductory videos. Our inclusive approach ensures that learners of all backgrounds feel welcome, supported, and motivated to excel in their DeFi and Polygon blockchain development journey.If you're ready to unlock the full potential of DeFi and Polygon's groundbreaking technology, and to redefine what's possible in the world of blockchain, then join us now! Let's embark on this transformative journey together and shape the future of finance in the decentralized world. Enroll in "The Official Polygon Tutorial Code Along - All Levels - DeFi" today, and seize the opportunity to elevate your career and create a lasting impact on the blockchain industry. The future is changing with blockchain, and it starts with you.

Overview

Section 1: Blockchain Technology - Decentralized Digtial Ledger Fundamentals

Lecture 1 Welcome Introduction To This DeFi Course

Lecture 2 What Is Blockchain For Noobs

Lecture 3 What Are Layer 1s and Layer 2s in Blockchain

Lecture 4 Why Are We Learning DeFi with Polygon

Lecture 5 Layer 2 Solutions for Ethereum

Lecture 6 Polygon Bridges vs Sidechains

Lecture 7 Polygon Rollups vs Sidechain

Lecture 8 The Polygon Sidechain

Section 2: Decentralized Finance Key Concepts

Lecture 9 What is DeFi ie Decentralized Finance

Lecture 10 Lending And Borrowing with DeFi

Lecture 11 CEXs vs DEXs - Centralized vs Decentralized Exchanges

Lecture 12 What Are Stablecoins

Lecture 13 04 Case Study Stablecoins - TerraLabs and UST Rise and Fall

Lecture 14 What Are Cryptocurrencies and Tokens

Lecture 15 Are All Cryptocurrencies Securities By Default Except for Bitcoin

Lecture 16 What is The ERC 20 Standard

Lecture 17 Introduction to NFTs - ERC721 Standard - Non Fungible Tokens

Lecture 18 NFT Case Studies

Section 3: Polygon Architecture - Industry Level Web3 Case Study

Lecture 19 Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake Brief Outline

Lecture 20 Polygon Bor - A Checkpoint for Ethereum Mainchain

Lecture 21 Heimdall Polygon - The Layer 2 Chain within the Polygon Network

Lecture 22 Polygon Smart Contracts and Deployments with Ethereum Mainnet

Lecture 23 Polygon Architecture Summary - A Deeper And More Condensed Dive

Section 4: DeFi Labs - Hands On How Decentralized Finance Works with Smart Contracts

Lecture 24 Setting Up an IDE with REPLIT

Lecture 25 What Is Metamask - Setting up Your First Metamask Wallet

Lecture 26 Setting Up The Mumbai Testnet Network to Metamask with Infura

Lecture 27 Fork Starter Project

Lecture 28 Transfer Matic Test Tokens with the Polygon Network

Lecture 29 Smart Contract Reviews and Fundamentals (Non Technical)

Lecture 30 Deploy Your First Smart Contract with Polygon

Lecture 31 Deploy DeFi Based Dapp Smart Contracts

Lecture 32 Add Your Own Token To A Metamask Wallet

Lecture 33 Tokenomics Fundamentals and Case Study Scenarios with Eth

Lecture 34 Minting Tokens

Lecture 35 Fundamentals Mechanisms for DeFi Applications

Lecture 36 Final Lab DeFi Smart Contract Interactions

Section 5: The ZK RollUps Basic Introduction

Lecture 37 Introduction to Zero Proof Knowledge

Lecture 38 Defining ZK Rollups

Lecture 39 Polygon Specification for Ethereum Compatibility

Lecture 40 ZK Rollups and ZKEVM Summary

Section 6: Optional - Crash Course in Solidity (Programming For Complete Beginners)

Lecture 41 Overview - Getting Started With Programming

Lecture 42 How To Code Along In These Sections - Remix Ethereum IDE Introduction

Lecture 43 Quick Note On The Upcoming Crash Course Section

Lecture 44 What Is Solidity (As A Coding Language)

Lecture 45 Pragma Solidity (How To Select Compiler Versions)

Lecture 46 Creating Smart Contracts In Solidity

Lecture 47 What are Variables & Datatypes in Solidity

Lecture 48 Deploying Your Very First Smart Contract Token

Lecture 49 Visibility keywords in Solidity

Lecture 50 Exercise - Solidity Visibility Challenge

Lecture 51 Solution - Solidity Visibility Challenge

Lecture 52 What is a Constructor in Solidity

Lecture 53 What is mapping in Solidity

Lecture 54 Exericse - Write A Map

Lecture 55 Solution - Write A Map

Lecture 56 What Are Events in Solidity

Lecture 57 The Mint Token Function Signature

Lecture 58 Conditional Logic & Error Handling in Solidity

Lecture 59 Updating Token Balances & the += Operator

Lecture 60 Exercise - Write A Send Token Function

Lecture 61 Solution - Write A Send Token Function

Lecture 62 Deploy Your First Mintable Token Contract

Section 7: 04.2 Optional - Solidity Continued (Extra Practice for Beginners)

Lecture 63 Overview - How To Go Through This Optional Coding Section

Lecture 64 General Introduction To Variables & Types

Lecture 65 Introduction To Booleans, Integers, & Strings

Lecture 66 Writing Solidity Variables

Lecture 67 Exercise write variables

Lecture 68 Solution Write Variables

Lecture 69 Introduction To Decision Making - If Statements in Solidity

Lecture 70 How To Write If Statements in Solidity

Lecture 71 Solution - Write An Airdrop If Statement In Solidity

Lecture 72 Arrays in Solidity - Pop Push & Length Methods

Lecture 73 Arrays in Solidity - Delete

Lecture 74 Exercise - Maintain a Compact Array

Lecture 75 Solution - Maintain a Compact Array

Lecture 76 What Are Abstract Contract in Solidity

Section 8: Optional - What is A Text Editor and Node Js for Absolute Beginners

Lecture 77 What Is A Terminal

Lecture 78 What Is A Terminal II

Lecture 79 What Is Node js

Lecture 80 What Is Node js II

Lecture 81 What Is NPM (Basics)

Lecture 82 Download Your First Text Editor (VSC)

Section 9: Polygon zkEVM Fullstack Dapplication Code Along

Lecture 83 Connect To The Polygon zkEVM Network

Lecture 84 Add Polygon zkEVM ETH with Faucet

Lecture 85 Out of The Box Smart Contracts with Open Zeppelin

Lecture 86 Install Polygon Template with Hardhat

Lecture 87 Code Review Of The Front End and React for Noobs (Optional)

Lecture 88 Copy Private Key And More Dependencies

Lecture 89 Setting Up Hardhat Configurations

Lecture 90 Write A Polygon Smart Contract from Scratch

Lecture 91 How To Write A Deployment Script to Deploy Smart Contracts Onto The Blockchain

Lecture 92 Deployment of Smart Contracts with Dev Ops and Library Debugging

Section 10: Web3 - Building Web Applications That Connect To The Blockchain

Lecture 93 Importing Contract and Library Data for Web3 Frontend Interactions

Lecture 94 Reading On-chain Values onto Front End Applications with Ethers Lib

Lecture 95 Updating On-chain Values onto Front End Applications with Ethers Functionality

Lecture 96 Final Updates to On Chain Rendering and Review

Section 11: Extra Programming Practice - Voting Smart Contract Code Along On The EVM

Lecture 97 IDE Remix Ethereum Review

Lecture 98 Project DApp Review

Lecture 99 Project DApp Review 2

Lecture 100 Solidity struct (building data types)

Lecture 101 Arrays, Mapping & Addresses

Lecture 102 Memory Vs Storage & For Loop

Lecture 103 Debugging, Compiling & Deploying

Lecture 104 Voting Authentication Function

Lecture 105 The Vote Function

Lecture 106 Voting Result Functions

Lecture 107 Converting Bytes with Node & Ethers

Lecture 108 Final Deployment (Interacting With Votes)

Developers and Programmers: Whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting, this course's hands-on approach ensures you'll gain proficiency in Solidity and learn how to build your own DApps on the Polygon blockchain, opening doors to exciting career opportunities in the blockchain industry.,Aspiring DeFi Professionals: If you dream of becoming a DeFi expert, this course is tailored to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complex world of decentralized finance, making you a valuable asset in the rapidly growing DeFi space.,Blockchain Enthusiasts: For those passionate about blockchain technology, this course offers an exciting journey into the realms of decentralized finance and Polygon's cutting-edge architecture, allowing you to grasp the true potential of blockchain beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.,Financial Industry Professionals: Finance professionals seeking to adapt to the disruptive landscape of DeFi will find this course invaluable. Understand how blockchain technology and smart contracts are reshaping the financial industry and explore new possibilities for innovation and growth.,Developers and Programmers: Whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting, this course's hands-on approach ensures you'll gain proficiency in Solidity and learn how to build your own DApps on the Polygon blockchain, opening doors to exciting career opportunities in the blockchain industry.,Entrepreneurs and Innovators: For visionaries looking to launch their own DeFi projects or explore blockchain-based solutions for real-world challenges, this course offers insights into creating decentralized applications, smart contracts, and DAOs, empowering you to turn your ideas into reality.,Curious Learners: Even if you have no prior experience in blockchain or programming, this course welcomes curious learners who are eager to understand the revolutionary potential of DeFi and the innovative Polygon blockchain. Embrace a new frontier of knowledge and discover how blockchain intersects with social, political, and business realms.