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Solana’s genesis story — Anatoly Yakovenko's vision for a high-performance blockchain

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Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko recounts the “eureka moment” that birthed the blueprint for the layer one smart contract protocol aimed to be “hyper-optimized” and “fast as possible”. “I literally had two coffees and a beer, and I had this eureka moment at four in the morning," Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko recalls as he leans back thoughtfully.  Speaking to Cointelegraph at the annual Breakpoint conference in Amsterdam, the co-founder recounts a late night brainwave of a “hyper-optimized, fast as possible” smart contract blockchain protocol. “The use case that I was going after was for central limit order books, like how to run something that's like the Nasdaq, but on a public permission-less blockchain ,” Yakovenko explains. “I thought that there was a clear win there if you have transparent data, everyone has fair and open rights and all this stuff is running on commodity hardware.” From surfing to smart contracts Solana’s roots are intrinsically linked to Yako...

Top 7 blockchain courses and certifications for beginners

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Blockchain courses and certifications help individuals understand the underlying principles and applications of blockchain technology. Blockchain courses and certifications can play an important role in helping individuals gain a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology and its applications. By completing these courses, individuals can develop technical skills, stay current with industry developments, enhance their career opportunities and increase their earning potential. Here are seven blockchain courses and certifications for beginners. INE’s Blockchain Security INE’s Blockchain Security course is an online course offered by Internetwork Expert (INE) that provides a comprehensive overview of the security aspects of blockchain technology. The course covers various topics such as consensus algorithms, cryptography, network security, smart contract security, and blockchain attacks and defenses. Related: What is a smart contract security audit? A beginner’s guide This cours...