I've spent the last 2 months studying Solidity and building smart contracts. I am of the opinion now, that you can't fully understand cryptocurrency , its use, and how they work without knowing how to at least build a basic smart contract.
This weekend, I will be hosting a Free webinar on Smart Contracts.
For more information you can visit the Meetup link below:
https://www.meetup.com/Living-Free-With-Cryptocurrency/events/250074039/