Blockchain is an area of huge growth and interest and is a rapidly evolving technology. It is however, built around the quite simple concept of linking blocks of information in a very controlled manner.
The scale of development and terminology used can be quite intimidating to those new to the technology. This self-paced short course introduces Blockchain concepts and terms step by step so that you build your knowledge base in a logical and progressive way. You will understand how blockchains work, the protocols and methodologies they rely on, and the applications in which they are used. This is a great jumping on point for novices to the technology or those hoping to develop skills in Blockchain who need a strong basis to start from.
THE CONTENTS OF THE COURSE
LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION TO BLOCKCHAIN
Emergence Of Blockchain
Conceptualising The Blockchain: A Method Of Information Transfer
Why Use The Blockchain?
Preventing Malicious Access
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LESSON 2 BACKGROUND TO BLOCKCHAIN
Cryptography
1) Symmetric (Secret Key) Cryptography
2) Asymmetric (Public Key)
3) Hash
Using Cryptography In Blockchain
What Is Blockchain?
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LESSON 3 HOW BLOCKCHAIN WORKS
Anatomy Of The Blockchain
Satoshi Nakamoto & The Double Spend Problem
The Role Of Bitcoin In The Blockchain
Governance
51% Attacks
Centralised Vs. Decentralised
Centralised Vs Decentralised Databases In Use
Distributed Ledgers
The Consensus Protocol
Proof Of Work
Proof Of Stake
Proof Of Burn
Proof Of Capacity
Proof Of Activity
Proof Of Elapsed Time
Forking
Centralised & Decentralised Systems: A Health Care Example
Blockchain Nodes
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LESSON 4 TYPES OF BLOCKCHAIN
Permissionless And Permissioned Blockchains
Public
Example Of Permissionless Blockchain Use
Private
Example Of Permissioned Blockchain Use
Hybrid
Consortium (Federated)
What Problems Does Blockchain Technology Solve?
Services For Unbanked People
Problems With Blockchain And Financial Inclusion
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LESSON 5 PRIVACY & SECURITY
The Blockchain And Privacy
Spending Patterns
Transactional Transparency
Advertising & Monetisation Of Data
Ai & Machine Learning Modelling
Security Issues
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LESSON 6 WHAT ARE THE APPLICATIONS?
Intellectual Property Rights
Commodity Trading
Data Management
Identity Management/Authentication
Reputation Verification/Ranking
Electronic Voting
Employment Services/Job Market
Social Networking
Ride Sharing
Web 3.0
Cryptocurrencies
Money Transfer
Non-Fungible Token’s
Internet Of Things
Media
Advertising
Healthcare
Security
Real Estate
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LESSON 7 BLOCKCHAIN TERMINOLOGY
Define and learn the language of blockchain
Review over 80 different terms specific to blockchain
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LESSON 8 BLOCKCHAIN PLATFORMS
What They Are
What To Look For
Platforms
Chainalysis KYT
IBM Blockchain
Ripple
Ethereum
Hyperledger Fabric
Tron
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Final Assessment