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Introduction to Wormhole

Introduction to Wormhole

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Wormhole is a cross-chain messaging protocol designed to enable secure communication between more than 30 blockchain networks. This course provides a detailed, structured overview of the protocol, including its technical foundation, governance structure, tokenomics, core infrastructure, and real-world integrations. The goal is to help learners understand how Wormhole operates and how it supports multichain applications across major ecosystems.

About the Course

This course presents a comprehensive analysis of Wormhole’s architecture, governance, token utility, technical components, and ecosystem use cases. Learners will examine on-chain and off-chain infrastructure, multichain governance mechanics, the W token’s role, and implementations by enterprise and DeFi partners.

What You Will Learn

  • The function of Wormhole as a cross-chain protocol for message and asset transfers across more than 30 blockchains.
  • The history of Wormhole, including its transition from a token bridge to a general-purpose messaging protocol.
  • The organizational structure and background of the Wormhole Foundation and its core contributors.
  • The W token’s utility, supply structure, allocation model, and vesting schedule.
  • The protocol’s on-chain components, including Core Contracts, Emitters, and transaction log architecture.
  • The off-chain components responsible for security and message relay, such as Guardians, VAAs, Spy, and Relayers.
  • The governance process of Wormhole, including proposal submission, staking, delegation, and cross-chain voting through MultiGov.
  • The tools and SDKs available for developers, including Wormhole Connect and the TypeScript SDK.
  • The role of native token transfers, Wormhole Settlement, and Queries in improving protocol usability and integration.
  • Case studies involving Google Cloud, Pyth, Securitize, and Moremarkets, demonstrating the protocol’s application across different sectors.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction to Wormhole (W)

1 enrolled

Lesson 2: Main Features of Wormhole (W)

1 enrolled

Lesson 3: Technical Architecture of Wormhole (W)

1 enrolled

Lesson 4: Tokenomics of Wormhole (W)

0 enrolled

Lesson 5: Governance of Wormhole (W)

0 enrolled

Lesson 6: Case Studies on Wormhole

0 enrolled
Introduction to Wormhole
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Pre-Course Information

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Suitable For

Intermediate

Instructors

Gate Learn

Gate Learn

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Author
Matheus
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Piero