Data Science for Web3: A comprehensive guide to decoding blockchain data with data analysis basics and machine learning cases

Data is the new oil and Web3 is generating it at an unprecedented rate. Complete with practical examples, detailed explanations, and ideas for portfolio development, this comprehensive book serves as a step-by-step guide covering the industry best practices, tools, and resources needed to easily navigate the world of data in Web3.
You’ll begin by acquiring a solid understanding of key blockchain concepts and the fundamental data science tools essential for Web3 projects. The subsequent chapters will help you explore the main data sources that can help address industry challenges, decode smart contracts, and build DeFi- and NFT-specific datasets. You’ll then tackle the complexities of feature engineering specific to blockchain data and familiarize yourself with diverse machine learning use cases that leverage Web3 data.
The book includes interviews with industry leaders providing insights into their professional journeys to drive innovation in the Web 3 environment. Equipped with experience in handling crypto data, you’ll be able to demonstrate your skills in job interviews, academic pursuits, or when engaging potential clients.
By the end of this book, you’ll have the essential tools to undertake end-to-end data science projects utilizing blockchain data, empowering you to help shape the next-generation internet.

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Data Science for Web3: A comprehensive guide to decoding blockchain data with data analysis basics and machine learning cases

Data is the new oil and Web3 is generating it at an unprecedented rate. Complete with practical examples, detailed explanations, and ideas for portfolio development, this comprehensive book serves as a step-by-step guide covering the industry best practices, tools, and resources needed to easily navigate the world of data in Web3.
You’ll begin by acquiring a solid understanding of key blockchain concepts and the fundamental data science tools essential for Web3 projects. The subsequent chapters will help you explore the main data sources that can help address industry challenges, decode smart contracts, and build DeFi- and NFT-specific datasets. You’ll then tackle the complexities of feature engineering specific to blockchain data and familiarize yourself with diverse machine learning use cases that leverage Web3 data.
The book includes interviews with industry leaders providing insights into their professional journeys to drive innovation in the Web 3 environment. Equipped with experience in handling crypto data, you’ll be able to demonstrate your skills in job interviews, academic pursuits, or when engaging potential clients.
By the end of this book, you’ll have the essential tools to undertake end-to-end data science projects utilizing blockchain data, empowering you to help shape the next-generation internet.

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Data Science for Web3: A comprehensive guide to decoding blockchain data with data analysis basics and machine learning cases

Data Science for Web3: A comprehensive guide to decoding blockchain data with data analysis basics and machine learning cases

Data Science for Web3: A comprehensive guide to decoding blockchain data with data analysis basics and machine learning cases

Data Science for Web3: A comprehensive guide to decoding blockchain data with data analysis basics and machine learning cases

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Overview

Data is the new oil and Web3 is generating it at an unprecedented rate. Complete with practical examples, detailed explanations, and ideas for portfolio development, this comprehensive book serves as a step-by-step guide covering the industry best practices, tools, and resources needed to easily navigate the world of data in Web3.
You’ll begin by acquiring a solid understanding of key blockchain concepts and the fundamental data science tools essential for Web3 projects. The subsequent chapters will help you explore the main data sources that can help address industry challenges, decode smart contracts, and build DeFi- and NFT-specific datasets. You’ll then tackle the complexities of feature engineering specific to blockchain data and familiarize yourself with diverse machine learning use cases that leverage Web3 data.
The book includes interviews with industry leaders providing insights into their professional journeys to drive innovation in the Web 3 environment. Equipped with experience in handling crypto data, you’ll be able to demonstrate your skills in job interviews, academic pursuits, or when engaging potential clients.
By the end of this book, you’ll have the essential tools to undertake end-to-end data science projects utilizing blockchain data, empowering you to help shape the next-generation internet.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781837635580
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Publication date: 12/29/2023
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 344
File size: 15 MB
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About the Author

Gabriela Castillo Areco holds an M.Sc. in big data science from the TECNUM School of Engineering, University of Navarra. With extensive experience in both the business and data facets of blockchain technology, Gabriela has undertaken roles as a data scientist, machine learning analyst, and blockchain consultant in both large corporations and small ventures. She served as a professor of new crypto businesses at Torcuato di Tella University and is currently a member of the BizOps data team at IOV Labs.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
  1. Where Data and Web3 Meet
  2. Working with On-Chain Data
  3. Working with Off-Chain Data
  4. Exploring the Digital Uniqueness of NFTs – Games, Art, and Identity
  5. Exploring Analytics on DeFi
  6. Preparing and Exploring Our Data
  7. A Primer on Machine Learning and Deep Learning
  8. Sentiment Analysis – NLP and Crypto News
  9. Generative Art for NFTs
  10. A Primer on Security and Fraud Detection
  11. Price Prediction with Time Series
  12. Marketing Discovery with Graphs
  13. Building Experience with Crypto Data – BUIDL
  14. Interviews with Web3 Data Leaders
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