Desarrollo de un prototipo de una criptomoneda con herramientas de código abierto basado en Ethereum de la Universidad Politécnica Salesiana

Abstract

In this project, an investigation was developed about the implementation of a cryptocurrency prototype using open-source tools provided by Ethereum's Solidity. The priority was to explore the viability and functionality of a new cryptocurrency on the Blockchain platform. The need to launch a secure, reliable and functional digital currency was to understand the process of implementing smart contracts and launching on the Ethereum network. The applied methodology involves the use of the Solidity programming language to write smart contracts. Tools such as Remix, an official development IDE, are used to create and verify the operation of Smart Contracts, as well as MetaMask, a virtual wallet to interact with the contract and carry out transactions on the network. In addition, libraries, compilers and debuggers were used to guarantee the correct functionality and security of the smart contracts. The results obtained were demonstrated in the technical and operational viability of the cryptocurrency within the successful creation of Smart Contracts and the behavior in the environment when interacting with the Ethereum network in a safe and efficient manner. In short, the development of this cryptocurrency prototype using Ethereum's Solidity represented an important step in the understanding and practical application of Blockchain technology.