I was initially focused on learning traditional web development but was also curious about blockchain. As a result, I have outlined a more efficient method to learn about blockchain technology in a shorter period of time.

What the heck is Web3?

When I was first introduced to Web3, I was skeptical. I have heard a lot about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, but I did not understand how it could change the way we interact with the internet.

These days, technologies like Twitter, Facebook, and Google are well known. These are centralized web 2 technology examples that are owned by sizable tech companies. This centralization means that the data of billions of users worldwide is reliant on a select few tech companies. These platforms can alter their policies and terms and conditions at any given moment. Furthermore, they have the power to manipulate or sell user data to other entities.

And if let's say, Youtube bans a creator's channel, the potential to access the large audience on that platforms is forever lost for that creative. The Web3 appears to address all of these issues. Platforms like Odysee are coming with web3 technologies to solve this problem.

Web3 is the next phase of web development that may be powered by blockchain at its core. So, the data and computing power is not centralized like Web 2. This means that there is no central point of failure and that there could be anywhere from 10 to 10 million individual computers validating transactions, storing data, or providing computing power to back the applications happening on Web 3.

Before you learn Web3

• Learn The Fundamentals of Computer Science Any fundamental courses like CS50 would be suffiecient.

• If you already know Front-End Development, then it's a win win for you, go ahead. Web 2.0 Skills like HTML, CSS, Javascript, React will give you a head start into Web3.

7 days roadmap

In these seven days you can learn some good concepts in Web3.

Day 1

Blockchain Day Learn the basics of blockchain technology, such as blocks, transactions, nodes, and consensus mechanisms, to get started. Find out about the various blockchain types, such as public, private, and consortium blockchains. Ffocus on understanding cryptocurrencies, their history, and their functionality. Explore how cryptocurrencies are created and traded, and learn about the different types of wallets and exchanges used to store and trade cryptocurrencies.

Day 2

Ethereum Day Start learning ethereum on Day 2. How transactions works on Eth? Metasmask and Etherscan. Learn about the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), smart contracts, and the Ethereum ecosystem. Also, explore the different programming languages like solidity that can be used to develop decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum platform.

Day 3

Solidity Day Set up your development environment for Ethereum. Install the necessary tools, including the Ethereum client, programming language compiler, and development framework. Learn how to connect to the Ethereum network and create a local blockchain. Learn how to build a smart contract. Understand the Solidity programming language used to create smart contracts on the Ethereum platform. Deploy a smart contract and interact with it using a web interface.

Day 4

NFT Day Start by understanding the basics of NFTs, including what they are, how they work, and their different types. Learn about the ERC-721 and ERC-1155 standards and their differences. Focus on building your first NFT. Learn about the various tools and platforms available to create NFTs, such as OpenSea, Rarible, and Mintable.

Day 5

Dapp Day Learn how to integrate the smart contract you built into a dApp. Create a user interface that interacts with the smart contract using a web3.js library. Test the dApp and deploy it on the Ethereum network.

Day 6

IPFS Day What it is, how it works, and why it's important. Focus on understanding the key concepts, such as content addressing, distributed storage, and peer-to-peer networking. Set up IPFS CLI on your computer. Start the daemon and explore the IPFS CLI. Explore use cases, such as Pinata, Spheron, Fleek or Lighthouse.Storage to upload and share files. Learn IPFS APIs, IPFS gateways, and IPFS clusters.

Day 7

DEFI Day Focus on understanding the key concepts, such as decentralized exchanges (DEXs), liquidity pools, and smart contracts. DeFi applications and use cases, such as lending, borrowing, trading, and yield farming. Try using some of the DeFi applications, such as Uniswap, Aave, or Compound, to trade, lend or borrow crypto assets. Understand the different types of blockchain networks that support DeFi, such as Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Polygon. Explore how smart contracts work and how they are used to automate DeFi transactions.

Bonus Day 8

You can now start diving deep in concepts you like. You can have some more concepts like DAOs, Governance, Start learning other chains like Polygon, Solana etc. Dive into some of the advanced DeFi topics, such as tokenomics, governance, and security. Blockchain Architecture and Security. Decentralised Storage and Filecoin.

While it is not possible to learn all of the concepts of Web3 in just seven days, you can still start by choosing a specific path that interests you and create a long-term roadmap for learning and research. This will allow you to gradually gain knowledge and skills in your chosen area and eventually start building your own Web3 projects. Additionally, joining online communities, attending conferences, and participating in hackathons can provide valuable opportunities for further learning and growth in the Web3 space.