Learning Objectives
- Core blockchain concepts, the purpose of distributed ledgers, decentralization principles, and comparison with traditional systems.
- Cryptographic techniques like hashing, digital signatures, symmetric/asymmetric encryption, key management, and security principles for blockchain.
- Structure of blockchain systems, block structure, peer-to-peer networking, nodes, tokens, wallets, and APIs.
- Bitcoin’s blockchain structure, transaction flow, wallet types, key generation, and Bitcoin scripting.
- Types of consensus algorithms (PoW, PoS, PBFT, etc.), their working, strengths, weaknesses, and attack mitigation.
- Mining economics, token creation, classification (utility/security), NFTs, CBDCs, and digital asset trends.
- Ethereum architecture, gas mechanics, EVM, and the working of smart contracts on the Ethereum network.
- Solidity programming, contract lifecycle, development tools, testing, debugging, deployment, and code security.
- AI tools to improve blockchains with predictive analytics, automated vulnerability detection, and AI-driven governance for better security, scalability, and decision-making.
- Overview of tools like Hardhat, Truffle, MetaMask, Ganache, and blockchain platforms such as Polygon, BNB Chain, and Avalanche.
- Principles of Web 3.0, dApp architecture, wallet integration, front-end and back-end interaction, and decentralized identity.
- Common vulnerabilities, secure coding patterns, access control, reentrancy, gas optimization, and formal verification.
- Building DeFi protocols (DEXs, lending, yield farming), DeFi architecture, oracles, and security best practices.
- Modular architecture, chaincode development, peer roles, membership services, channels, and enterprise deployment.
- Corda architecture, flows, contracts, notary services, and use in financial ecosystems and regulated industries.
- Real-world case studies, supply chain, finance, healthcare, sustainability, and blockchain adoption strategies.
- Layer 2 solutions, ZK-rollups, cross-chain interoperability, blockchain in AI/IoT, and post-quantum security.
