This advanced course teaches you how to build decentralized applications using blockchain technology, focusing on smart contracts and NFTs. It is led by Patrick Collins and covers modern development tools like Hardhat and JavaScript for blockchain applications.

You will start by understanding what smart contracts are and why they are considered one of the most important technologies in modern development. The course then introduces your development setup and tools used to build and test blockchain applications.

You will learn how to create, deploy, and upgrade smart contracts step by step. The course also covers real-world blockchain development workflows, helping you understand how professional developers build secure decentralized systems.

In addition, you will explore NFT creation and on-chain metadata, including how digital assets are stored and managed on the blockchain. Practical examples help you understand how NFTs are built and deployed on networks like Polygon.

By the end of this course, you will have the ability to build and deploy your own smart contracts and NFT projects, giving you a strong foundation