Mastering blockchain development requires more than theory—it demands hands-on practice, real-world problem solving, and structured learning. The Web3 Developer Bootcamp has evolved over three years into a comprehensive training program that combines deep technical curriculum with a robust decentralized certification system: DeCert.me. With over 4,100 skill verifications issued, this bootcamp empowers developers to build, test, and validate their expertise through actionable projects.
Whether you're a self-taught learner or preparing for a career in Web3, this fully public实战 (practical project) roadmap gives you access to the same challenges used in the intensive offline bootcamp—where 70% of time is spent on coding, debugging, and building real dApps.
Let’s dive into the complete module breakdown, designed to take you from blockchain fundamentals to advanced DeFi and Layer2 systems.
Why Hands-On Practice Matters in Web3 Development
Blockchain is not just code—it's an ecosystem of economic incentives, security models, and decentralized interaction. Passive learning won’t cut it. You need to:
- Write and deploy smart contracts
- Interact with wallets and frontends
- Optimize gas usage
- Audit for vulnerabilities
- Index and analyze on-chain data
That’s why the Web3 Developer Bootcamp dedicates minimal time to lectures and maximum effort to project-based learning. Each challenge builds muscle memory for real developer workflows.
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Module 1: Blockchain Fundamentals
Begin with the basics of how blockchains operate under the hood.
Practical Challenge 1: Simulate Proof-of-Work & Asymmetric Encryption
Understand mining mechanics and cryptographic signing by implementing them in code.
Practical Challenge 2 (Optional): Simulate Block Production
Model how blocks are created, linked, and validated across nodes.
Exercise 3: Master Ethereum Gas Mechanics
Learn how gas fees are calculated, optimized, and impacted by contract operations.
Practical Challenge 4: Deploy Your First Smart Contract
Use Remix IDE to write, compile, and deploy a simple contract. Connect MetaMask, verify transactions, and explore results on a blockchain explorer.
These foundational exercises ensure you grasp the core principles before moving forward.
Module 2: Solidity Language Deep Dive
Solidity is the backbone of Ethereum smart contracts. These projects solidify your understanding of its unique features.
Practical Challenge 1: Build a Bank Contract
Implement:
- Receiving ETH via
receive()andfallback() - Using
payablemodifiers - Transferring funds out
- Managing user balances with mappings
Practical Challenge 2: Build a BigBank with Inheritance
Apply:
- Contract inheritance
- Custom modifiers
- Access control patterns
- Interface-based external calls
Exercise 3: Understand ABI Encoding Rules
Decode how function calls are serialized on-chain.
Exercise 4: Explore Low-Level Calls
Compare call, delegatecall, and staticcall—and learn when each is appropriate (and dangerous).
Understanding these concepts is critical for secure and efficient contract design.
Module 3: Token Standards – ERC20 & ERC721
Tokens power Web3 economies. Build compliant contracts and integrate decentralized storage.
Practical Challenge 1: Create an ERC20 Token
Implement standard functions like transfer, approve, and allowance. Test minting and burning.
Practical Challenge 2: Build a TokenBank
Enable users to deposit, withdraw, and manage ERC20 tokens using transferFrom.
Practical Challenge 3: Code an ERC721 NFT Contract
Include metadata URIs stored on IPFS, token ownership tracking, and safe transfers.
Practical Challenge 4: Develop an NFT Marketplace
Add listing, buying, and delisting functionality with price enforcement and royalty handling.
This module bridges token creation with real-world utility.
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Module 4: Foundry – Modern Smart Contract Development
Foundry has become the industry-standard toolkit for Rust-inspired, fast, and secure development.
Exercise 1: Foundry Basics Quiz
Test your knowledge of forge, cast, and project structure.
Practical Challenge 2: Deploy & Verify Contracts with Foundry
Go from writing Solidity to deploying on testnets and verifying source code.
Practical Challenge 3: Test a Bank Contract Using Cheat Codes
Simulate time travel, manipulate balances, and mock addresses using Foundry’s powerful testing utilities.
Practical Challenge 4: Advanced Testing Techniques
Implement:
- Fuzz testing
- Error state validation
- Event emission checks
Foundry dramatically improves developer velocity and test coverage.
Module 5: Wallet Integration & Full-Stack Development
Go beyond smart contracts—connect your backend and frontend to the chain.
Practical Challenge 1: Add Frontend to TokenBank
Use Ethers.js or Viem to interact with contracts in a React app.
Practical Challenge 2: Listen to NFTMarket Events in Backend
Use Viem.sh to monitor Buy and Sell events in real time.
Practical Challenge 3: Build a CLI Wallet
Generate keys, sign transactions, and broadcast them manually.
Practical Challenge 4: Operate a Safe Multisig Wallet
Explore multi-signature security patterns used by DAOs and protocols.
Practical Challenge 5: Build Your Own Multisig Contract
Understand how delegate calls enable shared account control.
Practical Challenge 6: Add WalletConnect Login with AppKit
Support multiple wallets including mobile clients via WalletConnect.
Practical Challenge 7: Master EIP-712 & Permit Signatures
Enable gasless approvals using off-chain signed messages.
Practical Challenge 8: Integrate Permit2 for Universal Approvals
Streamline token authorization across all tokens using the latest standard.
Practical Challenge 9: Scan Blocks for ERC20 Transfers
Index historical transfer events using Viem for analytics dashboards.
This module transforms you into a full-stack Web3 developer.
Module 6: Advanced Contract Development
Now dive into performance, security, and upgradeability.
Practical Challenge 1: Build an ERC20 Minting Factory with Minimal Proxy
Reduce deployment costs using minimal proxy pattern (EIP-1167).
Practical Challenge 2: Optimize NFTMarket Gas Usage
Refactor loops, storage access, and function visibility.
Practical Challenges 3–4: Master EVM Storage Layout
Use inline assembly to read private variables and manipulate storage slots directly.
Practical Challenge 5: Optimize UX with Merkle Trees & MultiCall
Batch operations and reduce gas through cryptographic proofs.
Practical Challenge 6: Explore Account Abstraction (ERC-4337 & EIP-7702)
Send sponsored or bundled transactions using new account standards.
Practical Challenge 7: Upgrade NFTMarket via Proxy Pattern
Implement UUPS or Transparent proxies to allow future updates.
Practical Challenge 8: Understand Storage Gap Patterns in Upgrades
Avoid storage collisions in upgradeable contracts.
Practical Challenge 9: Hack a Vault Contract
Think like an attacker—exploit reentrancy or access control flaws to drain funds.
Practical Challenge 10: Automate Contracts with ChainLink Keepers
Set up automated yield compounding or liquidation triggers.
Security and optimization separate junior from senior engineers.
Module 7: DeFi Development
Build financial primitives that power decentralized markets.
Practical Challenge 1: Create a Vesting Contract
Support cliff periods and linear unlocking for team tokens or investor allocations.
Practical Challenge 2: Deploy Uniswap V2 Locally
Study core swap logic, pair factories, and price oracles.
(Advanced) Try deploying Uniswap V3 with concentrated liquidity.
Practical Challenge 3: Build a LaunchPad Platform
Handle token sales with tiered allocations and automatic DEX listing.
Practical Challenge 4: Fetch TWAP Prices from Uniswap V2
Defend against oracle manipulation using time-weighted averages.
Practical Challenge 5: Implement Flash Swaps
Borrow assets without collateral—as long as they’re returned in the same transaction.
Practical Challenge 6: Code a Staking Pool with Compounding Rewards
Model reward-per-token tracking to avoid precision loss.
Practical Challenge 7: Launch a Rebase/Deflationary Token
Adjust supply dynamically based on holdings or burns.
Practical Challenge 8: Build a Simplified Leverage DEX
Introduce vAMM, margin trading, and position management.
Practical Challenge 9: Design a Call Option Token
Encode expiration, strike price, and settlement logic.
Practical Challenge 10: Create a Governance Token
Enable voting power based on token balance or delegation.
Practical Challenge 11: Use Flashbots to Bundle Transactions
Secure early access in high-demand mint scenarios.
DeFi is where innovation meets economic engineering.
Module 8: On-Chain Data Analysis
Turn raw blockchain data into insights.
Practical Challenge 1: Index NFTMarket Data with The Graph
Create subgraphs to query listings and sales efficiently.
Practical Challenge 2 (Optional): Store Holder Lists Using Graph Templates
Scale indexing for large NFT collections.
Practical Challenge 3: Build an NFT Dashboard on Dune Analytics
Write SQL-like queries to visualize mints, trades, and top holders.
Data analysts are essential in transparent ecosystems.
Module 9: Layer2 Scaling Solutions
Scale your apps using modern rollup architectures.
Practical Challenge (Optional): Run a Local OpStack DevNet
Spin up an Optimism-based chain, process deposits/withdrawals, and index transaction batches.
Learn how sequencers, fraud proofs, and data availability work in practice.
Module 10: Solana Development
Expand beyond Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains.
Exercise 1: Learn Solana Basics
Understand accounts, programs, and transaction lifecycle.
Exercise 2: Send Your First Solana Transaction
Use Phantom wallet and Solana Explorer.
Practical Challenge 3: Write a Counter Program with Anchor
Build on Solana’s preferred framework for safe Rust development.
Practical Challenge 4: Call Your Program from a Script
Interact off-chain with your on-chain logic.
Practical Challenge 5: Mint a Custom SPL Token
Create fungible assets on Solana’s fast, low-cost network.
Cross-chain fluency is becoming a key advantage.
Final Project: Hackathon Experience
Cap off your journey with a 3–5 day hackathon, mirroring real-world Web3 product sprints. Teams build original dApps combining multiple modules—from DeFi tools to NFT marketplaces to DAO governance platforms.
Voting is powered by NFT certifications earned during training, reinforcing decentralized decision-making. Winners receive recognition and funding opportunities—all within a true Web3 governance model.
Earn Verified Credentials with DeCert.me
Every completed challenge can be submitted to DeCert.me, our open-source skill verification platform. Upon approval, you receive an NFT certificate that proves your capabilities—not just to employers, but to the entire Web3 community.
Your achievements are automatically synced with the Web3 Talent Pool, increasing visibility for job offers and collaboration invites.
“Certification isn’t about credentials—it’s about contribution.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I participate if I’m not attending the offline bootcamp?
A: Absolutely. All challenges are publicly accessible via DeCert.me. Self-paced learners are welcome to submit work for certification.
Q: Do I need prior blockchain experience?
A: While helpful, it’s not required. The curriculum starts with foundational concepts and gradually increases in complexity.
Q: What tools should I prepare?
A: Install Node.js, Foundry, Git, Remix IDE, MetaMask, and Viem. For Solana modules, set up Rust and Anchor.
Q: Are solutions available?
A: Yes. Reference implementations will be published in the Web3 Bootcamp Practice GitHub repo.
Q: How long does it take to complete all modules?
A: The full bootcamp lasts ~8 weeks full-time. Part-time learners typically finish in 4–6 months depending on background.
Q: Is there job support after completion?
A: Graduates with verified NFT certifications get priority placement in the blockchain talent network, connecting them with hiring partners across Web3 projects globally.
Start Building Your Future in Web3
This roadmap isn’t just a syllabus—it’s a proven path used by hundreds of developers who’ve transitioned into successful Web3 careers. From writing your first line of Solidity to launching scalable dApps on Layer2, every step is designed to build competence, confidence, and credibility.
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