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blockchain-basics

by pluginagentmarketplaceBusiness & Finance

Master blockchain fundamentals including consensus, cryptography, and distributed systems

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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-blockchain --skill blockchain-basics
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads blockchain-basics automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Blockchain Basics Skill

Master blockchain fundamentals including consensus mechanisms, cryptographic primitives, and distributed systems architecture.

Quick Start

# Invoke this skill for blockchain fundamentals
Skill("blockchain-basics", topic="consensus", depth="intermediate")

Topics Covered

1. Consensus Mechanisms

Learn how distributed networks achieve agreement:

  • Proof of Work: Mining, hashrate, difficulty adjustment
  • Proof of Stake: Validators, slashing, finality
  • Byzantine Fault Tolerance: Leader election, view changes

2. Cryptographic Foundations

Understand the security primitives:

  • Hash Functions: SHA-256, Keccak-256, properties
  • Digital Signatures: ECDSA, Ed25519, verification
  • Merkle Trees: Proof construction, verification

3. Network Architecture

Explore distributed systems:

  • P2P Networks: Gossip protocols, peer discovery
  • Node Types: Full nodes, light clients, archives
  • Block Propagation: Compact blocks, relay networks

4. Transaction Lifecycle

Follow data through the chain:

  • Transaction Structure: Inputs, outputs, signatures
  • Mempool: Fee markets, ordering, priority
  • Confirmation: Finality, reorganization

Code Examples

Verify Merkle Proof

import hashlib

def verify_merkle_proof(leaf: bytes, proof: list, root: bytes) -> bool:
    """Verify a Merkle proof for inclusion"""
    current = leaf
    for sibling, is_left in proof:
        if is_left:
            current = hashlib.sha256(sibling + current).digest()
        else:
            current = hashlib.sha256(current + sibling).digest()
    return current == root

Calculate Block Hash

import hashlib
import struct

def calculate_block_hash(header: dict) -> bytes:
    """Calculate Bitcoin-style block hash"""
    data = struct.pack(
        '<I32s32sIII',
        header['version'],
        bytes.fromhex(header['prev_block']),
        bytes.fromhex(header['merkle_root']),
        header['timestamp'],
        header['bits'],
        header['nonce']
    )
    return hashlib.sha256(hashlib.sha256(data).digest()).digest()[::-1]

Common Pitfalls

PitfallIssueSolution
Finality confusionPoW is probabilisticWait for 6+ confirmations
Hash vs encryptionHashes are one-wayUse proper encryption for secrets
Timestamp trustMiners can manipulateUse block height for precision

Troubleshooting

"Why is my transaction not confirming?"

  1. Check transaction fee vs current mempool
  2. Verify nonce is sequential (no gaps)
  3. Ensure sufficient balance for amount + gas

"How do I verify a signature?"

from eth_account import Account
from eth_account.messages import encode_defunct

message = encode_defunct(text="Hello")
address = Account.recover_message(message, signature=sig)

Learning Path

[Beginner] → Hash Functions → Digital Signatures → Transactions
    ↓
[Intermediate] → Merkle Trees → Consensus → Network Layer
    ↓
[Advanced] → BFT Protocols → Sharding → Cross-chain

Test Yourself

# Unit test template
def test_merkle_root():
    txs = [b"tx1", b"tx2", b"tx3", b"tx4"]
    root = build_merkle_root(txs)
    assert len(root) == 32
    assert verify_merkle_proof(txs[0], get_proof(0), root)

Cross-References

  • Bonded Agent: 01-blockchain-fundamentals
  • Related Skills: ethereum-development, smart-contract-security

Version History

VersionDateChanges
2.0.02025-01Production-grade with validation, examples
1.0.02024-12Initial release

FAQ

What does the blockchain-basics skill do?

Master blockchain fundamentals including consensus, cryptography, and distributed systems

How do I install blockchain-basics?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-blockchain --skill blockchain-basics in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/blockchain-basics/ (personal) or .claude/skills/blockchain-basics/ (project).

Which AI agents can use blockchain-basics?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is blockchain-basics safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains blockchain-basics?

It is published by pluginagentmarketplace in pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-blockchain. It has 54 recorded installs.

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