goblinbook

A comprehensive guide to understanding and building cross-chain infrastructure. Read the book here.

Overview

goblinbook serves as a detailed resource for developers interested in cross-chain development, IBC protocols, and blockchain interoperability. The book covers fundamental concepts, advanced implementations, and best practices for building robust cross-chain applications.

Features

• In-depth explanations of cross-chain communication protocols
• Practical examples and code snippets
• Step-by-step tutorials for implementing IBC channels
• Security considerations and best practices
• Performance optimization guidelines
• Real-world use cases and implementations

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Nix package manager
• Basic understanding of blockchain development
• Familiarity with Rust and/or Solidity

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/unionlabs/goblinbook.git
cd goblinbook

2. Enter the Nix development environment:

nix develop

3. Start the mdBook server:

mdbook watch . --open

This will launch the book in your default web browser and automatically reload when changes are made.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can help:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch for your feature
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

Please ensure your contributions:

• Follow the existing style and formatting
• Include appropriate documentation
• Add tests where applicable
• Update the table of contents if necessary

Project Structure

goblinbook/
├── src/
│   ├── SUMMARY.md       # Book structure
│   ├── ...              # other chapters
├── book.toml            # mdBook configuration
├── theme/
└── README.md

Building and Testing

To build the book locally:

mdbook build

The output will be available in the book directory.

Acknowledgments

• Contributors and reviewers
• Projects and resources that inspired this work
• Supporting organizations and communities