Prerequisites
- A functional understanding of computing systems and open network technologies.
- Basic familiarity with pseudocode for interpreting and conceptualizing ideas.
- Awareness of vertical applications like finance, supply chains, and asset trading.
- Foundational knowledge in business IT processes for efficiency and optimization.
Course outline
- 1
Lesson 1: Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
- 1.1 Risks and Benefits
- 1.2 Databases – A Comparative Analysis
- 1.3 Delving into Bitcoin
- 1.4 Bitcoin Vs Blockchain
- 2
Lesson 2: Understanding Bitcoin Blockchain Mechanics
- 2.1 Deep Dive into Components
- 2.2 Lifecycle of a Bitcoin Blockchain Transaction
- 2.3 Understanding P2P Networks
- 2.4 The Mystery of Consensus Protocols
- 3
Lesson 3: Bitcoin Script Decentralized Apps
- 3.1 Bitcoin Scripting Basics
- 3.2 Script Types: P2PKH and P2SH
- 3.3 Script Operations
- 3.4 Multisig Transactions
- 3.5 Escrow Services
- 3.6 Time-Locked Contracts
- 3.7 Atomic Swaps
- 3.8 Payment Channels
- 4
Lesson 4: Blockchain Frameworks
- 4.1 Ethereum and its Ecosystem
- 4.2 Introduction to Other Frameworks
- 5
Lesson 5: Advanced Blockchain Concepts
- 5.1 Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
- 5.2 Privacy Enhancements
- 5.3 Smart Contracts on Bitcoin
- 5.4 Sidechains and Drivechains
- 5.5 Atomic Swaps
- 5.6 Schnorr Signatures and Taproot
- 5.7 Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
- 5.8 Tokenization and Asset Issuance
- 5.9 Cross-Chain Interoperability
- 5.10 Governance and Protocol Evolution
- 6
Lesson 6: Cryptocurrencies: Trading, Regulations, and Compliance
- 6.1 The Financial Side of Cryptos
- 6.2 Dive into ICOs, DAOs, NFTs, and DeFi
- 6.3 Legal and Compliance
- 7
Lesson 7: Bitcoin Real-world Applications
- 7.1 Lightning Network (Layer 2 Solution)
- 7.2 RSK (Rootstock)
- 7.3 Liquid Network (Sidechain Solution)
- 7.4 Atomic Swaps
- 7.5 Lnbits
- 7.6 Bottle Pay
- 7.7 Zap Wallet
- 7.8 Muun Wallet
- 7.9 Sphinx Chat
- 7.10 Tippin.me
- 7.11 SparkSwap
- 7.12 RGB (Colored Coins Protocol)
- 7.13 Bisq
- 8
Lesson 8: Blockchain and Other Technologies
- 8.1 Bitcoin Blockchain Integrations with Emerging Tech
- 8.2 Internet of Things (IoT) Integration
- 8.3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration
- 8.4 Edge Computing Integration
- 8.5 Quantum Computing Integration
- 8.6 Biometrics and Authentication Integration
- 8.7 Supply Chain and Logistics Integration
- 8.8 Decentralized Identity and Authentication Integration
Materials
All necessary course materials are included.
System requirements
Minimum technical expectations for the online learning environment. Your IT team can use this as a checklist.
Internet connectivity
Cable, Fiber, DSL, or LEO Satellite (i.e. Starlink) internet with speeds of at least 10mb/sec download and 5mb/sec upload are recommended for the best experience.
While cellular hotspots may allow access to our courses, users may experience connectivity issues by trying to access our learning management system. This is due to the potential high download and upload latency of cellular connections. Therefore, it is not recommended that students use a cellular hotspot as their primary way of accessing their courses.
Hardware
- CPU: 1 GHz or higher
- RAM: 4 GB or higher
- Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher. 1920x1080 resolution is recommended for the best experience.
Speakers / Headphones Microphone for Webinar or Live Online sessions.
Operating system
Windows 7 or higher. Mac OSX 10 or higher. Latest Chrome OS Latest Linux Distributions.
While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.
Web browser
Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience. Latest Mozilla FireFox Latest Microsoft Edge Latest Apple Safari.
Recommended software
Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice) PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt) Courses may require other software that is described in the above course outline.
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