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World Congress 2021 • Jun 29, 2021

Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem

Arthur Breitman

How do you build secure, upgradeable decentralized apps without risking a protocol fork? Master the Tezos ecosystem, from formal verification to developer-friendly tooling like SmartPy and Ligo.

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Core features of the Tezos blockchain ecosystem

Tezos utilizes a liquid proof-of-stake mechanism and on-chain governance to enable seamless protocol upgrades and energy efficiency.

#2 about 3 min

Functional programming roots and security focus

Utilizing functional programming languages like OCaml helps reduce unknown bugs and supports formal verification for high-value applications.

#3 about 7 min

Architecture of decentralized applications and smart contracts

Decentralized applications rely on smart contracts for immutable business logic, middleware for efficient data indexing, and user interfaces across platforms.

#4 about 3 min

Writing Tezos smart contracts using Michelson, SmartPy, and Ligo

Developers can write smart contracts directly in the low-level Michelson language or use high-level Python and JavaScript alternatives like SmartPy and Ligo.

#5 about 5 min

Building a taco shop smart contract with Ligo

A sample vending machine contract demonstrates how to define storage, match patterns, and update state using JavaScript-like Ligo syntax.

#6 about 3 min

Building the same taco shop contract with SmartPy

Recreating the vending machine logic in SmartPy highlights Python-based metaprogramming features and built-in type assertions.

#7 about 3 min

Using middleware indexers for decentralized data retrieval

External indexers expose API data that the blockchain omits, improving readout speeds and overall user interface performance.

#8 about 3 min

Integrating user interfaces with Taquito and Beacon

The Taquito TypeScript library connects interfaces to nodes, while the Beacon standard provides a universal way to link user wallets.

#9 about 2 min

Testing smart contracts locally with frameworks and REPLs

Ligo and SmartPy supply advanced unit testing frameworks, while tools like Flextesa and PyTezos facilitate rigorous local integration testing.

#10 about 5 min

Accelerating development with browser-based editors and templates

Web editors for SmartPy and Ligo offer instant testing and built-in deployment templates to simplify initial project setups.

#11 about 2 min

Comparing Tezos with other proof-of-stake blockchains

Tezos distinguishes itself from networks like Cardano by establishing functional smart contracts and protocol upgrades years ahead of schedule.

#12 about 2 min

Highlighting popular DApps in the Tezos ecosystem

Prominent projects running on Tezos include the Tezos Domains identity system and a diverse generative art marketplace.

#13 about 1 min

Deploying private Tezos networks for enterprise use cases

Enterprises can launch protected, customizable Tezos networks using Kubernetes deployments to experiment before entering the public chain.

#14 about 5 min

Predicting the future of global scaling on Tezos

Future blockchain developments point toward ubiquitous architecture ready to manage complex and illiquid traditional financial asset markets.

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