Ethereum Blockchain Platform - How to create a Local Private Network, Design, Develop and Deploy a Smart Contract
Purpose The goal of this post is to take a simple business use case and develop a blockchain application that is cryptographically secured, decentralized and tamper-proof. Also understand the key components of the Ethereum blockchain application stack, create a local private network, learn to write smart contract in solidity using Remix IDE, and leverage Ethereum Wallet to deploy and execute the smart contract for transferring the digital tokens. Business Use Case A fictitious epidemic code named "Chaindemic" is spreading like wildfire and the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found a particular strain of vaccine that is more effective compared to other variants of the strain available in the market. The procedure to administer the vaccine is very specialized and requires a control environment and training. CDC has chosen three providers who are trained and equipped to administer the vaccine. To encourage higher public participation in the vaccination ...