Vyper and Python Smart Contracts on Blockchain Course

If you've ever wanted to develop software that runs on a blockchain, now is the perfect time to learn. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced programmer, mastering blockchain development can open doors to exciting opportunities in decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and algorithmic trading.

We just published a course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will teach you how to develop smart contracts and blockchain applications using Python and Vyper—even if you have no prior programming experience. This comprehensive course covers everything from the basics of blockchain to advanced smart contract development. You'll learn to write, deploy, and interact with smart contracts while also gaining proficiency in Python scripting. Plus, you'll discover how to leverage AI tools to accelerate your development process. Patrick Collins developed this course.

What You’ll Learn in This Course

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Develop smart contracts using Vyper, a Pythonic smart contract language

• Script in Python, even if you start with zero experience

• Interact with smart contracts using Python and Vyper

• Utilize AI tools to enhance development efficiency

Topics Covered

This course goes beyond the basics, introducing you to key blockchain concepts and practical applications, including:

• Fuzzing – Testing smart contract security

• NFTs – Creating and managing non-fungible tokens

• Algorithmic Trading – Building automated trading strategies

• AI Integration – Using AI for smart contract development

• ERC20 Tokens – Developing and interacting with Ethereum-based tokens

• DeFi (Decentralized Finance) – Exploring financial applications on the blockchain

Course Breakdown

The course is structured into multiple hands-on sections, including:

• Blockchain Basics – Understanding how blockchain and smart contracts work

• Python Crash Course – Learning Python from scratch

• Web3 Development with Python – Interacting with blockchain via Web3Py

• Smart Contract Deployment and Interactions – Using Vyper, Boa, and Moccasin frameworks

• NFTs, ERC20 Tokens, and Stablecoins – Building real-world blockchain applications

• Algorithmic Trading and AI in Blockchain – Implementing AI-powered trading strategies

• Final Project – Applying skills in a real-world blockchain development challenge

This is one of the most in-depth courses available for learning smart contract development with Python and Vyper. Whether you are an aspiring blockchain developer or just curious about Web3, this course will equip you with the essential skills to get started.

Watch the full course now on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel and begin your journey into blockchain development.