In partnership with Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs, Binance Academy has launched a free curriculum for those curious to learn more about the layer-1 blockchain.
The course invites developers and enthusiasts to explore the foundations of Aptos and its growing ecosystem, and learn through practice how to start building on the Aptos blockchain using the latest developer tools.
Through such educational efforts, Binance Academy and the Aptos ecosystem make it easier for learners to access the insights and skills needed to build the future of Web3.
As part of our ongoing partnership with Aptos Labs, Binance Academy launched a free online course geared toward builders and enthusiasts of the network. Aptos is a safe, production-ready layer-1 blockchain built for real-world applications, making it an attractive platform for developers looking to build best-in-class Web3 experiences.
Aptos pairs a modern, high-performance architecture with the Move open-source programming language, giving developers stronger safety guarantees and more predictability when working with digital assets. For developers looking to expand their skills or build the next wave of decentralized products, Aptos offers a powerful and forward-looking ecosystem to grow in.
The course, titled Introduction to Aptos: The Scalable Layer-1 Blockchain for Real-World Use, is led by key contributors from the Aptos ecosystem: Sherry Xiao, Founding Engineer, Aptos Labs; Jay Lin, DeFi Growth Lead, Aptos Foundation; and Chris Kim, Developer Relations Engineer, Aptos Labs.
The course provides an overview of the top DeFi DApps and emerging protocols currently gaining traction and user growth, as well as tools and resources available to developers building on Aptos. Users will also learn the core design principles behind Aptos, understand how the Move open-source programming language enables safe asset management, and explore key performance technologies like Raptr and Block-STM.
Builders will benefit from the course’s “How to Get Started on Aptos as a Developer” module, walking users through the end-to-end basics of writing a smart contract, from environment setup to deploying on-chain.
The course includes the following components:
Aptos Network Overview
Aptos DeFi Ecosystem Deep Dive
How to Get Started on Aptos as a Developer
Aptos Quiz
The course is accessible to the public at no cost via Binance Academy and is suitable for aspiring tech professionals of all levels of experience.
Aptos’ core design principles such as scalability, reliability, upgradeability, and security make it a modern, high-performance foundation for building the next generation of Web3 applications. With technologies like Block-STM enabling fast, parallel transaction execution and the Move programming language providing strong safety guarantees for digital assets, Aptos removes many of the technical hurdles that may hinder progress on other blockchains.
With its upgradeable and reliable architecture, combined with robust tooling and documentation, Aptos creates a smooth developer experience from prototyping to production. Backed by an experienced team of engineers and researchers and a rapidly growing ecosystem across DeFi, gaming, and social apps, Aptos gives developers both a powerful platform and meaningful opportunities to innovate.
Aptos is a layer-1 blockchain designed for high scalability, speed, and security to support a wide range of decentralized applications (DApps). The Aptos blockchain natively integrates Move, the flexible programming language used to implement custom transactions and smart contracts. It ensures that resources can never be implicitly discarded, facilitating secure execution and simple auditability. Aptos aspires to be the fastest, most efficient way to move value globally.
Binance and Aptos have a strategic partnership driven by Binance Labs' investment in Aptos Labs to foster ecosystem growth. The partnership also extends to various projects within the Aptos ecosystem aimed to develop real-world blockchain applications.
In a space where decentralized apps are constantly upgraded, the reliability and user experience of tools available for developers is becoming increasingly important. Aptos is a developer-friendly platform remarkable for its high-performance, secure, and scalable design, comprehensive tooling, and a focus on upgradeability. For those looking to contribute to the future of Web3, Aptos is a compelling environment to build and expand technical expertise.
Developers of all levels of experience, as well as anyone curious about the Aptos network, can access this course on Binance Academy.
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