libp2p-workshop

Hi there,

Welcome to the libp2p workshop.

We will build a peer-to-peer decentralized chat app using libp2p. Our application will allow anyone with internet access across the globe to communicate without depending on any central infrastructure. The workshop will give hands-on experience on how to build peer-to-peer vs. client-to-server.

Before the workshop

1. Install git.

   https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Getting-Started-Installing-Git

2. Install Rust Programming Language.

   https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install

3. Install Protoc, the Protobuf compiler.

   • https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf#protocol-compiler-installation
   • Linux / MacOS: https://grpc.io/docs/protoc-installation/
   • Windows: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-install-protocol-buffers-on-windows/

4. Clone this repository.

   $ git clone https://github.com/mxinden/libp2p-workshop.git
   

5. Make sure you can compile the hello world program in this repository on the main branch.

   $ cargo run
   
   Finished dev [unoptimized + debuginfo] target(s) in 0.04s
   Running `target/debug/libp2p-workshop-node`
   Hello, world!
   

Done? Great. You are all set for the workshop.

Workshop

Let's start with the first iteration.

Additional Resources

Below are a couple of resources for those interested in reading more about the stack used in this workshop. No knowledge is required in order to participate in the workshop!

Libp2p

Libp2p is a modular network stack that enables the development of peer-to-peer network applications.

• Introduction to Libp2p: https://docs.libp2p.io/introduction/
• Tutorial for getting started with rust-libp2p: https://github.com/libp2p/rust-libp2p/blob/master/src/tutorials/ping.rs
• Libp2p Specs: https://github.com/libp2p/specs

Rust Programming Language

In this workshop we are using the Rust implementation of the libp2p networking stack.

• Rust Getting started: https://www.rust-lang.org/learn/get-started
• The Rust Book: https://doc.rust-lang.org/stable/book/