\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the beacon chain, Ethereum's PoS consensus, and the upcoming merge of Eth1 and Eth2, along with the challenges of scaling Ethereum, and an overview of L1 and L2 scaling solutions\nPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eLearn new development with Ethereum 2.0 and the planned merge of Eth1 and Eth2\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBuild, develop, and test end-to-end Ethereum dApps using Solidity, Node.js, and Web3\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSetup private blockchains with Ethereum and delve into its wallets system\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBook Description\u003c/h4\u003eEthereum is a blockchain-based, decentralized computing platform that allows you to run smart contracts. With this book, youâll discover the latest Ethereum tools, frameworks, wallets, and layer 2, along with setting up and running decentralized applications for the complete, end-to-end development experience.\nLearn Ethereum, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive overview of the Ethereum ecosystem, exploring its concepts, mechanisms, and decentralized application development process. Youâll delve into Ethereum's internals, technologies, and tools, including Ethereum 2.0 and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), gas, and its account systems. Youâll also explore Ethereum's transition to proof of stake, L1/L2 scaling solutions, DeFi protocols, and the current marketplace. Additionally, youâll learn about EVM-compatible blockchains, connectivity techniques, and advanced topics such as sharding, off-chain scaling, DAOs, Metaverse, and NFTs.\nBy the end of this book, youâll be well-equipped to write smart contracts and develop, test, and deploy DApps using various tools, wallets, and frameworks.\u003ch4\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnderstand blockchain, cryptocurrency, and architectures\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExplore decentralized finance protocols\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGrasp how EVM-compatible blockchain networks work\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDiscover the latest developments in Ethereum\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse Solidity and Web3 API fundamentals on blockchain frameworks\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDevelop your own personalized cryptocurrency\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBuild tailor-made smart contracts and NFT marketplace DApps\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSet up an Ethereum private chain\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho this book is for\u003c/h4\u003eThis book is for blockchain developers and architects looking to learn the Ethereum blockchain fundamentals and those who want to build real-world decentralized applications using Solidity. Basic knowledge of an object-oriented programming language such as JavaScript will be useful but not mandatory.