Blockchain Foundation
This course introduces the core concepts of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Students will understand how decentralized systems work, explore blockchain architecture, learn cryptographic principles, and gain hands-on experience with Ethereum wallets and blockchain explorers. By the end of this course, learners will have a solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals and be ready to begin smart contract development.
Introduction to Blockchain
- Evolution of Money
- Centralized vs Decentralized Systems
- What is Blockchain?
- Features of Blockchain
- Blockchain Components
- Types of Blockchain (Public, Private, Consortium)
- Blockchain Use Cases
- Blockchain Myths & Limitations
Blockchain Architecture
- Blocks & Transactions
- Cryptographic Hashing
- SHA-256
- Merkle Trees
- Public Key Cryptography
- Digital Signatures
- Wallet Addresses
- Blockchain Explorers
Consensus Mechanisms
- Distributed Networks
- Proof of Work (PoW)
- Proof of Stake (PoS)
- Validators & Mining
- Forks
- Finality
- Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT)
- Consensus Comparison
Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin & Ethereum
- Bitcoin Overview
- Ethereum Overview
- Ether (ETH)
- Ethereum Accounts
- Gas & Gas Fees
- Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
- Ethereum Transactions
- Ethereum Ecosystem
Blockchain Ecosystem & Analytics
- Public and Private Blockchain
- Permissioned Blockchain
- Smart Contract Overview
- Decentralized Applications (DApps) Overview
- Layer 1 & Layer 2 Blockchains
- Layer 1 vs Layer 2
- Blockchain Analytics
- Transaction & Wallet Analysis (Merkle Science)
Future Trends in Blockchain
- Institutional Blockchain Adoption
- Tokenization & RWA
- Layer 2 & Blockchain Scalability
- Zero-Knowledge Technology
- Decentralized Identity (DID)
- Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
- AI & Blockchain
- Quantum-Resistant Blockchain
