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Building a Custom Blockchain
In this chapter, we will embark on the exciting journey of constructing our very own custom blockchain using Rust. By the end of this chapter, we will have laid the groundwork for our blockchain; in the subsequent chapter, we will finalize its implementation.
By undertaking this compact yet impactful project, we’ll gain a profound understanding of the fundamental principles underlying blockchain technology. This hands-on experience will equip us with the knowledge needed to recognize and comprehend the inner workings of other prominent blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, NEAR, and Polkadot, all of which we’ll delve into in future chapters.
This understanding is invaluable when it comes to developing decentralized ...
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