Build a Web3 App - Part 1 - Setting Up Your Environment

Welcome to "Build a Web3 App - Part 1 - Setting Up Your Environment" with Carter Razink, CEO and co-founder of DropChain. In this tutorial series, we'll guide you through the initial steps of setting up your environment to build a Web3 app using the DropChain API. This video provides a comprehensive guide, ensuring you have a solid foundation to build upon in the subsequent parts of this series.

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Useful Links:

Tutorial App on GitHub: https://github.com/cRazink/dropchain-tutorial-app

DropChain Documentation: https://dropchain.gitbook.io/dropchain-documentation/

Create an Account on DropChain: https://console.dropchain.network/login

Quickstart Guide: https://dropchain.gitbook.io/dropchain-quickstart-guide/

Join DropChain Discord Community: https://discord.gg/atVcDr6YZt

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What You Will Learn:

- Setting up your environment for building a Web3 app.

- Utilizing the DropChain API for various functionalities.

- Managing API keys securely and efficiently.

- Testing basic transactions and ensuring a smooth setup.

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Connect with Us:

DropChain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dropchainapi

DropChain on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dropchain

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction & Overview

00:05 - Setting Up the DropChain Tutorial App

00:21 - Quick Start Guide & API Dashboard

00:49 - Utilizing the GitHub Repo for Setup

01:03 - Front & Back End Setup Explanation

01:57 - Running a Development Environment

02:20 - Exploring the Pages Directory

03:05 - API Call Configurations

03:48 - Setting Up the Backend

04:25 - API Key Generation & Management

05:09 - API Dashboard & Test Accounts

06:03 - API Key Security & Usage

07:32 - Testing Basic Transactions

08:12 - Final Setup & Next Steps

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Explore More:

Part 2 - Minting Your First Token: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLnCoscsphQ&t=1s

Part 3 - How to Opt-in & Send an NFT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLd7rbwze2E&t=0s