Ethereum Blockchain: Unlocking the Power of Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications

Fouad Sabry

Aug 2025 · Smart Contract Book 18 · One Billion Knowledgeable

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Discover the transformative world of Ethereum blockchain and its critical role in shaping the future of decentralized systems and smart contracts. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an undergraduate, a graduate student, or simply a blockchain enthusiast, this book serves as an essential guide to understanding Ethereum’s influence on decentralized finance, applications, and cryptocurrencies. With the rise of smart contracts, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to dive deep into the interconnected world of blockchain technologies.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Ethereum: Introduction to Ethereum, the foundation of decentralized applications, and the smart contract revolution.

2: Solana (blockchain platform): Explore Solana, a highspeed, lowcost blockchain that complements Ethereum’s ecosystem.

3: Decentralized Autonomous Organization: Understand DAOs, how they function autonomously, and their vital role in governance.

4: Decentralized Finance: Delve into DeFi, a rapidly growing sector built on Ethereum, enabling decentralized financial systems.

5: William Entriken: Learn about the contributions of William Entriken, a key figure in the development of the Ethereum ecosystem.

6: Kevin Abosch: Explore the impact of Kevin Abosch’s work in blockchain and his role in the NFT space.

7: Uniswap: Dive into Uniswap, the decentralized exchange protocol that revolutionized liquidity in the crypto market.

8: CryptoPunks: Understand the cultural impact of CryptoPunks, one of the first and most influential NFT collections.

9: ERC721: Explore ERC721, the token standard that made NFTs possible, enabling unique digital assets.

10: 0x (decentralized exchange infrastructure): Discover the decentralized exchange infrastructure that 0x provides, enhancing the crypto trading landscape.

11: Ethereum Classic: Learn about Ethereum Classic, the original Ethereum blockchain, and its divergence from Ethereum after the DAO hack.

12: Tron (blockchain): Explore Tron’s blockchain platform and its vision of decentralized content sharing and entertainment.

13: Colored Coins: Discover Colored Coins, a concept that allows users to issue digital assets on top of Bitcoin.

14: Decentralized Application: Learn about DApps, applications built on Ethereum that function without central control.

15: CryptoKitties: Examine CryptoKitties, one of the first viral blockchain games that brought NFTs into the mainstream.

16: Blockchain: A deep dive into the underlying technology of Ethereum and its decentralized nature.

17: Cryptocurrency: Understand cryptocurrency’s evolution, its connection to blockchain, and its economic implications.

18: Nonfungible token: Explore the world of NFTs, their significance in digital ownership, and their applications beyond art.

19: Smart contract: Get a comprehensive understanding of smart contracts, selfexecuting agreements that are pivotal in blockchain technology.

20: Cardano (blockchain platform): Delve into Cardano, a competing blockchain platform that focuses on scalability and sustainability.

21: Cryptoeconomics: Learn about cryptoeconomics, the study of the economic systems created by cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

This book is more than just a guide—it is a thorough exploration of blockchain technologies, their applications, and the future they hold. It provides clarity on how smart contracts are reshaping various industries and offering new opportunities for innovation. With concise and wellstructured content, it is an indispensable tool for those keen to understand the underlying technology driving the blockchain revolution.

About the author

Fouad Sabry is the former Regional Head of Business Development for Applications at HP. Fouad has received his B.Sc. of Computer Systems and Automatic Control in 1996, dual master’s degrees from University of Melbourne (UoM) in Australia, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2008, and Master of Management in Information Technology (MMIT) in 2010. Fouad has more than 30 years of experience in Information Technology and Telecommunications fields, working in local, regional, and international companies, such as Vodafone and IBM. Fouad joined HP in 2013 and helped develop the business in tens of markets. Currently, Fouad is an entrepreneur, author, futurist, and founder of One Billion Knowledge (1BK) Initiative.

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