Introduction to Blockchain Technology and Applications
Blockchain technology is essential to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto currencies, but its applications go far beyond that. In this four-week Blockchain course, University College London (UCL) Centre for Blockchain Technologies introduces the mechanics of blockchain and explores what they can achieve.
By the end you’ll understand how blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) can be used to solve diverse business problems, going far beyond financial concerns.
Course Key Learnings
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Explain what problems blockchains solve
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Describe what the properties of a blockchain system are
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Demonstrate knowledge of the key stakeholders in the blockchain ecosystem
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Compare decentralised and centralised systems, what the pros and cons of both are and why decentralisation is a key property of a blockchain
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Explain how blockchains could be used for payments
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Describe how cryptography and consensus mechanisms are used in blockchain systems
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Demonstrate knowledge of how blockchain can be used in supply chains
Course Outline
What is blockchain?
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What problems does blockchain solve?
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Who’s involved?
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bright blockchain future!
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End of week wrap-up
Decentralized finance (DeFi) and the role of crypto currency in payments
- Problems with payments and decentralization
- Decentralization versus centralization
- Blockchain payments and cryptography
- Consensus, DeFi and meet Ripple
Applications of blockchain outside of finance
- business evolves
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Smart contracts
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Blockchain and supply chain
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The UCL CBT framework
Benefits of blockchain and crypto currencies
- What can we trust?
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Proving provenance
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Further applications of blockchain
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End of the course reflection
Technology
- Introduction and class policies
- Introduction to current centralized systems
- Structure of Blockchain
- Examples of Blockchain
Principles
- Blockchain Technology
- Nodes and different networks of Blockchain
- Verification process
- Proof of Stake vs. proof of work
- Encryption
Blockchain Hype
- Blockchain beyond the Hype
- What is cryptocurrency?
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFT, and DeFi
- Smart Contract concept
- Financial and non-finical applications of Blockchain
Cybersecurity and Blockchain
- Cybersecurity and Blockchain
- Advantages of using Blockchain in Cybersecurity
- Disadvantages of using Blockchain in Cybersecurity
IOT and Blockchain
- IoT and Blockchain Challenges and Risks
- Scalability issues
- Processing power and time Storage
Blockchain Technology
- Myths about Blockchain Technology
- Blockchain and AI
- Blockchain and Digital Transformation
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone interested in blockchain technology and its application to business problems. Those considering a career in the field or executives exploring business use of blockchain will benefit from this comprehensive introduction.
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International Student Fee: 500 USD
Flexible Class Options
- Evening Classes | Workshops | Fast-Track
- Week End Classes For Professionals SAT | SUN
- Online Classes – Live Virtual Class (L.V.C), Online Training
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