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ADARSH KUMAR GUPTA
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🚀 Day 2 of #50DaysofBlockchain: Understanding Key Concepts! 🌐

🔗 Bitcoin vs. Ethereum:
Bitcoin is a digital currency, while Ethereum is a decentralized platform for smart contracts. #Bitcoin #Ethereum #BlockchainBasics

💻 Miners:
Miners play a crucial role in validating transactions and securing the blockchain. They compete to solve complex mathematical problems for rewards. #BlockchainMining #Crypto

🧱 Blocks:
Blocks are the building blocks of a blockchain, containing transaction data. They're linked together to form an unchangeable, secure chain. #BlockchainBlocks #Decentralization

💸 Gas Fee:
Gas fees are the transaction fees on the Ethereum network, paid in Ether. They ensure prioritization and processing of transactions. #GasFee #Ethereum

🤖 Smart Contracts:
Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with coded terms. Explore them with Remix IDE and unleash the power of automation. #SmartContracts #RemixIDE

💡 Solidity:
Solidity is a programming language used to write smart contracts on the Ethereum platform. It's integral to creating secure and efficient contracts. #Solidity #BlockchainCoding

🌐 Ethereum Networks:

  • Mainnet: The live Ethereum network.
  • Testnet: Platforms like Rinkeby, Ropsten, Goerli, and Kovan for testing without real Ether.
  • Local Blockchain: Setting up a personal blockchain for development and testing. #EthereumNetworks #BlockchainTesting

🦊 Metamask:
Metamask is a crypto wallet and gateway to blockchain apps. Seamlessly manage your Ethereum-based assets and interact with decentralized applications. #Metamask #CryptoWallet

⚙️ Hardhat:
Hardhat is a development environment for Ethereum that facilitates smart contract development, testing, and deployment. #Hardhat #BlockchainDev

📺 Learned all this from a fantastic YouTube video! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/daNBu78h

Let's dive deeper into blockchain intricacies! 💡 Feel free to share your insights and questions below! 🚀 #BlockchainEducation #DecentralizeEverything #50DaysofBlockchain.

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