Web3 Learning Roadmap

A structured path from your first transaction to deploying your own dApp.

Beginner (0-3 Months)

Start your journey by understanding the fundamental concepts of Web3.

1

Blockchain Fundamentals

Learn what a blockchain is, how it works, and why it's revolutionary.

  • What is Blockchain?
  • Decentralization
  • Cryptography Basics
  • Consensus Mechanisms

2

Introduction to Ethereum

Discover the leading platform for decentralized applications.

  • What is Ethereum?
  • Ether (ETH)
  • Gas Fees
  • Wallets (e.g., MetaMask)

3

Smart Contracts Basics

Understand the building blocks of decentralized applications.

  • What are Smart Contracts?
  • Introduction to Solidity
  • Your First Smart Contract

Intermediate (3-9 Months)

Dive deeper into development and explore the Web3 ecosystem.

4

DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

Explore the world of permissionless financial applications.

  • Lending and Borrowing
  • Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
  • Yield Farming
  • Stablecoins

5

NFTs and Digital Identity

Learn about non-fungible tokens and their impact on ownership.

  • ERC-721 and ERC-1155 Standards
  • NFT Marketplaces
  • Decentralized Identity (DID)

6

Building DApps

Go hands-on and build your own decentralized applications.

  • Frontend Frameworks (React, Vue)
  • Connecting to Wallets
  • Interacting with Smart Contracts

Advanced (9+ Months)

Master advanced topics and specialize in your area of interest.

7

Layer 2 Scaling Solutions

Learn how to make Ethereum faster and cheaper.

  • Optimistic Rollups
  • ZK-Rollups
  • State Channels
  • Sidechains

8

Web3 Security

Understand the common vulnerabilities and best practices for secure development.

  • Smart Contract Auditing
  • Re-entrancy Attacks
  • Front-running

9

DAOs and Governance

Explore new forms of organization and decision-making.

  • What are DAOs?
  • Governance Tokens
  • On-chain vs. Off-chain Governance