1. Mastering Ethereum: Building Smart Contracts and DApps

Written by Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Gavin Wood, this book is a comprehensive guide to Ethereum and its ecosystem. It covers:

• Fundamentals of Ethereum and blockchain technology.
• How to build smart contracts using Solidity.
• Development of decentralized applications (dApps).

For more information, visit Mastering Ethereum.

2. Ethereum: Blockchains, Digital Assets, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations

This book by Daniel Drescher provides a non-technical introduction to Ethereum. It covers:

• The concept of blockchain and its applications.
• Understanding digital assets and smart contracts.
• Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and their implications.

For more details, check out Ethereum: Blockchains.

3. Building Ethereum DApps: Decentralized Applications on the Ethereum Blockchain

Written by Roberto Infante, this book focuses on building decentralized applications on Ethereum. Key topics include:

• Setting up the development environment.
• Creating and deploying smart contracts.
• Interacting with smart contracts using web3.js.

For more information, visit Building Ethereum DApps.

4. Solidity Programming Essentials

This book by Ritesh Modi is a practical guide to learning Solidity, the programming language for Ethereum smart contracts. It covers:

• Basic syntax and structure of Solidity.
• Writing and testing smart contracts.
• Best practices for secure smart contract development.

For more details, check out Solidity Programming Essentials.

5. Ethereum for Developers: Build Your Own Blockchain

Written by Michael McNaught, this book is aimed at developers who want to understand Ethereum from a technical perspective. It includes:

• Building your own blockchain using Ethereum.
• Creating and deploying smart contracts.
• Developing dApps with a focus on real-world applications.

For more information, visit Ethereum for Developers.

Sample Code: Simple Solidity Contract

Here’s a simple example of a Solidity smart contract that allows users to store and retrieve a number:

    pragma solidity ^0.8.0;

    contract SimpleStorage {
        uint storedData;

        function set(uint x) public {
            storedData = x;
        }

        function get() public view returns (uint) {
            return storedData;
        }
    }
    

This contract allows users to set and get a stored number on the Ethereum blockchain.

Conclusion

These books provide valuable insights into Ethereum, from foundational concepts to practical development skills. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, these resources can enhance your understanding of Ethereum and its ecosystem.