Blockchain technology is the leading driver of strategy, sustainability and competitive advantage for companies across various industries. The Blockchain program builds on your existing abilities, and equips you to navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with blockchain technology. As a blockchain expert, you’ll be on the frontlines of this technical revolution.
- Definition of Blockchain
- Historical context and the origin of blockchain
- Core principles of blockchain (decentralization, immutability,
transparency)
- Key terminologies: blocks, nodes, miners, consensus mechanisms
- Comparison with traditional databases
- Understanding the blockchain data structure
- How transactions are verified and added to the blockchain
- Blockchain security features (cryptography and hashing)
- Public vs. Private blockchains
- Introduction to various industries adopting blockchain technology
- Real-world examples: supply chain, healthcare, finance, voting, and more
- Case studies of successful blockchain implementations
- What are DAOs?
- The concept of decentralized governance
- Use cases and potential benefits of DAOs
- Explaining DApps
- How DApps differ from traditional applications
- Examples of popular DApps and their use cases
- Introduction to DeFi
- Components of the DeFi ecosystem: lending, borrowing, decentralized
exchanges, and more
- Risks and rewards of DeFi
- Discussing the challenges facing blockchain technology
- Scalability, energy consumption, and regulatory issues
- Upcoming trends and innovations in the blockchain space
- Interactive activity: Creating a simple digital wallet
- Guided tour of a blockchain explorer
- Open Q&A session to address any remaining questions
- Exploring legal and ethical aspects of blockchain technology
- Privacy and data protection
- Intellectual property and smart contracts
- Recap of key takeaways
- Encouraging further exploration of blockchain
- Sharing additional resources for self-study