Technical Requirements

Everything you need to know about the technical setup for our blockchain fundamentals program. We'll walk you through hardware specs, software requirements, and provide full setup support.

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System Requirements Overview

Our blockchain fundamentals program runs smoothly on most modern computers. You don't need expensive hardware – just a reliable system that can handle development tools and blockchain simulators. Here's what works best for our learning environment.

Hardware Essentials

  • 8GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended)
  • Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor
  • 250GB available storage space
  • Stable internet connection (10 Mbps+)
  • Webcam and microphone for live sessions

Operating Systems

  • Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • macOS 10.15 or later
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or similar Linux
  • Chrome OS (with Linux support enabled)

Development Tools

  • Visual Studio Code (free)
  • Node.js runtime environment
  • Git version control system
  • MetaMask browser extension
  • Ganache blockchain simulator

Browser Requirements

  • Chrome 90+ or Firefox 88+
  • JavaScript enabled
  • Pop-up blocker configured
  • Third-party cookies allowed
  • WebGL support enabled

Don't worry about the technical setup

We provide step-by-step installation guides and personal support during your first week. Our technical team has helped over 500 students get their development environment running smoothly, regardless of their starting point.

Patricio Mendez, Technical Support Specialist
Patricio Mendez
Technical Support Lead

"Most students think they need expensive computers for blockchain development. That's not true – I've seen people build amazing projects on 5-year-old laptops."

Setup Support Included

Every student gets one-on-one technical support during their first week. We'll make sure your development environment works perfectly before you start coding.

Blockchain development environment setup

Specialized Tools & Setup

  • Truffle Suite: Complete development framework for Ethereum smart contracts. We'll install this together during orientation week.
  • Web3 Libraries: JavaScript libraries for blockchain interaction. All installation scripts provided with detailed documentation.
  • Remix IDE: Browser-based development environment. No installation needed – runs directly in your web browser.
  • Test Networks: Access to Ethereum testnets for safe experimentation. We provide test ETH tokens for all projects.
  • Version Control: GitHub account for code collaboration and project submissions. We'll teach you Git basics in week one.
  • Wallet Setup: MetaMask configuration for blockchain transactions. Complete security guide included.

Technical difficulties before the program starts? Our support team is available Monday through Friday to help with pre-course setup. We want you focused on learning, not troubleshooting.

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