JavaScript Programming for Blockchain Development
By Theo Riven
Length4h 14m
About this audiobook
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.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length4 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 12, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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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