Your Journey to Mastery
Follow this structured learning path to build a comprehensive understanding of Canton/DAML and CosmWasm. Each step builds on the previous one.
Estimated total time: 8-12 hours of study
Understand the philosophy, use cases, and fundamental differences between Canton/DAML and CosmWasm.
Install the necessary tools and create your first project in both Daml and CosmWasm.
Learn about UTXO vs Account models, consensus mechanisms, and how each platform processes transactions.
Master the vocabulary: templates, choices, signatories, entry points, messages, and more.
Write, test, and deploy a simple counter contract in both Daml and CosmWasm.
You should now understand the basic concepts and be able to write simple contracts. Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Learn common contract patterns: authorization, state machines, escrow, and multi-party workflows.
Deep dive into Canton's sub-transaction privacy and how it differs from public blockchain transparency.
Master unit testing, integration testing, and property-based testing for smart contracts.
Use the cheatsheet to solidify your knowledge of syntax, types, and common operations.
Learn interfaces, exceptions, sub-messages, and composition patterns.
You can now build production-quality contracts with proper testing. Time for real-world applications!
Master cross-domain transactions in Canton and IBC communication in CosmWasm.
Study production implementations: DVP settlement, AMM pools, DAO governance, supply chain.
Set up continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
Learn to choose the right platform for different use cases and requirements.
You now have the knowledge to architect and build production systems on either platform. Take the final assessment to certify your expertise!