Beginner Overview
Welcome to the Beginner Learning Path for BSV blockchain development! This path is designed for developers who are new to BSV or blockchain development in general.
What You'll Learn
By completing this learning path, you will:
Understand BSV blockchain fundamentals
Set up a complete development environment
Create and manage wallets
Build your first transactions
Interact with the BSV network
Prerequisites
Basic programming knowledge (JavaScript/TypeScript)
Familiarity with command line interfaces
Understanding of basic cryptography concepts (helpful but not required)
Learning Modules
Duration: 30 minutes
Introduction to BSV blockchain and the BSV Code Academy structure.
Topics:
What is BSV blockchain?
Key differences from other blockchains
Use cases and applications
Academy navigation guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Set up your complete development environment for BSV development.
Topics:
Installing Node.js and npm
Installing the BSV TypeScript SDK
Setting up your IDE
Installing helpful tools
Creating your first project
Code Features Used:
Project initialization templates
Duration: 30 minutes
Understand the two fundamental approaches to BSV application development.
Topics:
Backend/service development (custodial)
Frontend integration development (non-custodial)
When to use each paradigm
Security considerations
Duration: 1 hour
Learn the core concepts of BSV blockchain.
Topics:
Transactions and UTXOs
Public/private key cryptography
Addresses and scripts
Satoshis and denominations
Block structure and confirmations
SPV and blockchain verification
SDK Components Referenced:
Duration: 45 minutes
Create and manage a BSV wallet with the TypeScript SDK.
Topics:
Generating private keys
Creating wallet addresses
HD wallet structure
Backing up and restoring wallets
Security best practices
Code Features Used:
SDK Components Referenced:
Duration: 1 hour
Build, sign, and broadcast your first BSV transaction.
Topics:
Understanding transaction structure
Creating transaction inputs and outputs
Calculating fees
Signing transactions
Broadcasting to the network
Monitoring confirmations
Code Features Used:
SDK Components Referenced:
Duration: 45 minutes
Integrate MetaNet Desktop Wallet into your frontend applications.
Topics:
WalletClient basics
Connecting to user wallets
Requesting transactions
Message signing
Error handling
Code Features Used:
SDK Components Referenced:
Hands-On Projects
Project 1: Simple Payment App
Build a basic application that can:
Generate a wallet
Display balance
Send payments to other addresses
View transaction history
Project 2: Testnet Faucet User
Practice on testnet:
Get testnet coins from a faucet
Create multiple addresses
Send transactions between them
Track confirmations
Learning Path Completion
After completing this path, you should be able to:
✅ Set up a BSV development environment
✅ Generate and manage wallets
✅ Create basic P2PKH transactions
✅ Broadcast transactions to the network
✅ Understand BSV blockchain fundamentals
Next Steps
Ready for more? Continue to the Intermediate Learning Path to learn about:
Advanced transaction types
Smart contracts and custom scripts
BRC standards implementation
SPV and blockchain verification
Overlay networks
Getting Help
Check the SDK Components for detailed API reference
Browse Code Features for more examples
Visit BSV Skills Center for additional resources
Estimated Time
Total Path Duration: ~5 hours
This includes reading, hands-on coding, and completing the projects. Take your time and practice each concept before moving forward.
Ready to begin? Start with Getting Started!
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