Wang
Github Repo

5-Week Blockchain Learning Plan

Overview

I have enrolled in two UC Berkeley edX courses:

  1. Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
  2. Blockchain Technology

Objective: finish both in 5 weeks, build a working blockchain project, and document the entire process on my blog and GitHub.

Week-by-Week Plan

Weeks 1–2: Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies

  • Blockchain fundamentals
  • Bitcoin architecture and workflow
  • Consensus algorithms (PoW) and security principles

Deliverables:

  • Blog post: "How Bitcoin Works"
  • Technical diagram of blockchain fundamentals

Weeks 3–5: Blockchain Technology

  • Ethereum fundamentals and smart contracts
  • DApp development workflow
  • Blockchain applications: DeFi, supply chain, etc.

Deliverables:

  • Smart contract deployed on Ethereum testnet
  • Minimal functional DApp with documentation
  • GitHub repository with source code and setup instructions

Execution Strategy

  1. Complete all course modules and assignments on edX.
  2. Maintain ≥70% score in quizzes and projects to qualify for certificates.
  3. Convert coding exercises into open-source projects on GitHub.
  4. Publish 1–2 blog posts per week summarizing technical insights.
  5. Update LinkedIn profile after certificates are awarded.

Next Steps

  • Research Zero-Knowledge Proofs and on-chain identity.
  • Study Layer 2 scaling solutions and interoperability protocols.
  • Contribute to open-source blockchain projects.