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JavaScript Programming for Blockchain Development

By Theo Riven

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Build secure blockchain applications and decentralized projects using JavaScript. JavaScript Programming for Blockchain Development is a practical, project-based guide for readers who want to understand blockchain technology while learning how JavaScript can be used to create decentralized applications. The book begins with blockchain foundations, JavaScript essentials, Node.js setup, and the basic concepts behind distributed ledgers. Readers will explore cryptography, hashing, digital signatures, blocks, transactions, mining, proof-of-work, blockchain APIs, peer-to-peer networking, consensus algorithms, security, scaling, and deployment. Through hands-on projects, the book guides learners from simple blockchain scripts to a complete decentralized application prototype. Ideal for beginners, developers, Web3 learners, students, and programmers, this book provides a clear pathway into blockchain development using one of the world’s most popular programming languages.

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GenreTechnology

Length4 hrs 14 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateJun 12, 2026

LanguageEnglish

1Chapter 1: Introduction to Blockchain and JavaScript Essentials

2Why Blockchain Matters: From Bitcoin to Web3

3JavaScript in the Blockchain Ecosystem (Node.js Setup and Tools)

4Your First "Hello Blockchain" Script

5Hands-On: Install Dependencies and Run a Simple Node Server

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6Summary of Key Takeaways

7Exercises and Challenges

8Chapter 2: Cryptography Fundamentals for Secure Coding

9Hashing Algorithms: SHA-256 and Beyond

10Public-Key Cryptography and Digital Signatures

11Encoding Data with JavaScript Libraries (Crypto Module)

12Project: Create a Secure Hash Generator

13Summary of Key Takeaways

14Exercises and Challenges

15Chapter 3: Anatomy of a Block – The Building Block of Blockchain

16Block Components: Timestamp, Data, and Nonce

17Validating Block Integrity

18Linking Blocks into a Chain

19Hands-On: Code a Simple Block Class

20Summary of Key Takeaways

21Exercises and Challenges

22Chapter 4: Transactions and Data Handling in Blockchain

23Transaction Structure: Inputs, Outputs, and Fees

24Signing Transactions with Private Keys

25Merkle Trees for Efficient Verification

26Project: Build a Transaction Pool System

27Summary of Key Takeaways

28Exercises and Challenges

29Chapter 5: Proof-of-Work and Mining Mechanics

30How Proof-of-Work Prevents Attacks

31Difficulty Adjustment and Nonce Hunting in JS

32Simulating Mining Rewards

33Hands-On: Mine Your First Block

34Summary of Key Takeaways

35Exercises and Challenges

36Chapter 6: Assembling a Full Blockchain Prototype

37Genesis Block and Chain Initialization

38Adding and Validating New Blocks

39Error Handling and Chain Integrity Checks

40Project: Develop a Complete Blockchain Class

41Summary of Key Takeaways

42Exercises and Challenges

43Chapter 7: Building a Blockchain API with Node.js

44Setting Up Express.js Routes for Blocks and Transactions

45Security Best Practices for APIs

46Hands-On: Deploy a Local API Server

47Summary of Key Takeaways

48Exercises and Challenges

49Chapter 8: Peer-to-Peer Networking for Decentralization

50P2P Basics: Nodes, Connections, and Broadcasting

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