System Specifications
Here's what you'll need for our blockchain development program starting in September 2025. We've kept these requirements practical — most students already have suitable equipment.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
Operating System
Windows 10, macOS 10.15+, or
Ubuntu 18.04+ (we provide setup guides for all three)
Processor Intel i5 equivalent or better. AMD Ryzen 5
works perfectly. Even older processors handle our coursework
fine.
Memory 8GB RAM minimum, 16GB preferred. Most
development environments run comfortably within these
limits.
Storage 250GB available space. SSDs make everything
faster, but traditional drives work too.
Internet Stable broadband connection. Video calls and
blockchain sync require consistent connectivity.
Development Environment
We'll guide you through installing Node.js, Visual Studio Code,
and Git during the first week. These are industry-standard
tools, and we have step-by-step tutorials for each operating
system. Most students get everything working within the first
few sessions.
Blockchain Tools
You'll work with Ganache for local blockchain simulation,
Metamask for wallet interactions, and Truffle for smart
contract deployment. Don't worry if these names are unfamiliar
— we start from the basics and build up gradually.
Learning Approach
Our curriculum assumes no prior blockchain experience. We spend
significant time on fundamentals before diving into code.
Students often tell us they appreciate this measured approach —
it builds real confidence rather than surface-level knowledge.
Optional Equipment
A second monitor helps when following tutorials while coding,
but isn't required. Some students prefer mechanical keyboards
for extensive coding sessions. Hardware wallets are useful for
advanced modules but we provide alternatives for learning
purposes.
