Course Outline
Week 1: Blockchain Fundamentals and Cryptography
Session 1: Introduction to Blockchain
Definition, history, and evolution
Key concepts: Decentralization, consensus mechanisms, immutability, transparency
Major platforms: Bitcoin, Ethereum
Blockchain components: Nodes, blocks, transactions, ledgers
Session 2: Basics of Cryptography
Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption, hash functions
Digital signatures: Data integrity and authenticity
Public and private keys: Secure key management
Security practices: Threat mitigation
Session 3: Blockchain Networking and Mining
Blockchain networking fundamentals
Consensus algorithms: Proof of Work, Proof of Stake
Mining and transaction validation
Blockchain forks: Soft forks and hard forks
Week 2: Web 3.0 and Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Session 4: Introduction to Web 3.0
Characteristics and differences from Web 2.0
Core technologies: Blockchain, decentralized storage, smart contracts
Key applications: Web 3.0 platforms and services
Blockchain integration: Web 3.0 foundations
Session 5: Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Overview and principles
DeFi applications: Lending, borrowing, staking, yield farming
Popular protocols: Uniswap, Aave, Compound
Risks and opportunities
Session 6: NFTs and Digital Assets
Introduction to NFTs
Use cases: Art, gaming, digital collectibles
Marketplaces: OpenSea, Rarible
Legal and regulatory considerations
Week 3: Blockchain Applications and Industry Use Cases
Session 7: Supply Chain and Logistics
Transparency and traceability benefits
Case studies: IBM Food Trust, VeChain
Implementation strategies and challenges
Session 8: Healthcare
Data security, interoperability, patient records
Case studies: Medicalchain, Patientory
Regulatory compliance and privacy considerations
Session 9: Real Estate and Government
Transaction transparency, property records
Smart contracts in real estate
Government applications: Voting, public records
Week 4: Regulatory Landscape and Future Trends
Session 10: Global Regulatory Overview
Regulatory environments and jurisdictions
Impact on blockchain innovation
Case studies and responses
Session 11: Compliance and Risk Management
AML/KYC implementation
Legal issues: Smart contracts, IP rights
Compliance frameworks and risk mitigation
Session 12: Emerging Trends and Future Directions
Current developments in blockchain and Web 3.0
New use cases: DAOs, decentralized storage
Quantum computing impact and future skills.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- None
Audience
- Digital Nomads
- Tech Enthusiasts
- Entrepreneurs
- Investors
- Career Transitioners
Testimonials (1)
Patrick did a great job of striking a balance between covering all the prepared material while making time to give detailed answers to any questions from the group