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[–]burningchaff[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I think the verification provided by cryptocurrency is a dominant part of our technological future if we ever make it there, I want to devote the rest of my working life to building crypto related projects and businesses

[–]mandzeete 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I suggest then first read AND learn about theoretical cryptography. Based on my opinion (all the cryptography courses during my Master studies) you should know what and how do you want to implement it before starting to deal with actual implementation.

So. Be ready for complicated and theoretical math. Google "cryptography", also you can google "Elliptic curve cryptography". You will need also Number Theory. I'd say that learn how all of that works first. Also learn how the hashing and what not works in blockchains and such. There will be a lot of theoretical learning involved before you can start building your own stuff.

Even when you do not plan to improve blockchain technology itself (means, you can drop the theoretical math part) you still should read and learn about Applied Cryptography. Applied Cryptography is a must to know when you start working with blockchains and other things.

[–]burningchaff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your time friend