Introduction
This capstone project is designed to consolidate and apply your understanding of blockchain technology through practical, hands-on exploration. Using blockchain explorers—public tools that allow anyone to access real-time transaction data—you will examine how decentralized networks such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana operate beneath the surface.
Block explorers like Etherscan and Blockchain.com provide a transparent view of wallet interactions, transaction histories, smart contracts, and token activity. By engaging directly with these tools, you will gain a deeper understanding of how blockchain systems function in practice, beyond theoretical concepts.
This self-paced activity emphasizes independent analysis and critical thinking. You will interpret real-time on-chain data, identify key components such as wallet addresses and gas fees, and explore smart contracts and tokens within live blockchain environments. In doing so, you will build foundational skills essential for navigating and verifying activity in a multi-trillion-dollar crypto ecosystem.
This project serves as both a culmination of your learning and a practical entry point into using blockchain technology with confidence and clarity.