Lab #1: Create Walet, Transactions etc.

Today we will explore several tools and services used for crypto transactions.

The first very successful application of Blockchain technology is Crypto-currencies and several other crypto-assets. These cryptos are traded on several online exchanges. List all the cryptos actively being traded at https://coinmarketcap.com/
List top 10 coins by market cap
List top 10 tokens by market cap.
List top 10 crypto exchanges by volume

These crypto assets are stored in the blockchain and accessed by users using Wallets. Today, we will set up a wallet and perform a few transactions. Our hands-on exercises are primarily based on Ethereum platform.

Google Chrome
Download and install the Google Chrome browser, if not already available.


Metamask
Follow instructions https://blog.wetrust.io/how-to-install-and-use-metamask-7210720ca047
Create new wallet. Record wallet address and phrase carefully.
Select Ropsen test net for transactions.

Ropsten Testnet
Get some test Ether from the faucet
https://faucet.ropsten.be/
Send your wallet address to all your classmates.
Send some test ether received from the faucet to others and receive some ether from others.

MyEtherWallet
MyEtherWallet (generally referred to as MEW) is a free, client-side interface helping you interact with the Ethereum blockchain. The easy-to-use, open-source platform allows you to generate wallets, interact with smart contracts, and so much more.

For detailed instructions go to https://www.myetherwallet.com/

Create a new wallet https://www.myetherwallet.com/create-wallet


Blockchain Explorer
Now search your wallet address with following blockchain explorers and check the transaction status and history
https://etherscan.io/
https://ethplorer.io/


Exchanges
https://www.quadrigacx.com/
https://www.kucoin.com/#/markets
https://etherconverter.online/


Blockchain Development Projects
https://devpost.com/software/college-campus-cash

https://product.hubspot.com/blog/git-and-github-tutorial-for-beginners
https://github.com/CollegeCampusCash

https://www.campuscoinproject.org/


Developer Tools
https://github.com/ConsenSys/ethereum-developer-tools-list