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Week 1: Introduction to Blockchain Technology
- What is blockchain?
- Why is it considered revolutionary?
- Simple analogies to understand blockchain
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Fundamental principles of blockchain
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Differences between centralized and decentralized systems
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Overview of distributed ledger technology (DLT)
Week 2: Historical Development of Blockchain
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Origins and evolution of blockchain technology
- Early concepts of cryptography and digital ledgers
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Milestones in blockchain adoption
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Early applications and case studies
- Bitcoin’s creation and its significance
Week 3: How Blockchain Works
- Blocks, chains, and decentralization
- The role of consensus mechanisms (simplified)
- How transactions get recorded in a blockchain
Week 4: Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
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Introduction to Bitcoin: concept, creation, and significance
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Mechanics of Bitcoin transactions and mining
- What is Bitcoin, and why was it created?
- How Bitcoin transactions work? Who controls Bitcoin?
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Overview of other major cryptocurrencies
Week 5: Ethereum and Smart Contracts
- What is Ethereum, and how is it different from Bitcoin?
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Ethereum’s platform and its unique features
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Understanding smart contracts: functionality and use cases
- The role of Ethereum in Web3
Week 6: Blockchain Architecture and Components
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Structure of a blockchain: blocks, chains, and nodes
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Consensus mechanisms: Proof of Work (PoW) vs. Proof of Stake (PoS)
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Role of cryptography in ensuring security
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Decentralized applications (dApps) and their impact
Week 7: Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
- What makes a cryptocurrency valuable?
- How people buy, sell, and store crypto
- Real-world examples of crypto adoption
Week 8: Layer 1/2 Solutions
- Definition and examples of Layer 1/2 blockchains
- Scalability challenges and solutions at the base layer
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other Layer 1 platforms
- Lightning Network, Plasma, and Rollups
Week 9: Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK Proofs)
- Introduction to zero-knowledge proofs and their significance
- Applications in privacy and scalability
- Notable projects utilizing ZK proofs
Week 10: Parallel Processing in Blockchain
- Concept of parallel processing and its relevance to blockchain
- Techniques like sharding and their implementation
- Benefits and challenges of parallel processing
Week 11: Consensus Mechanisms Beyond PoW and PoS
- Exploring alternative consensus algorithms (e.g., Delegated Proof of Stake, Byzantine Fault Tolerance)
- Comparative analysis of their strengths and weaknesses
- Real-world implementations and outcomes
Week 12: Blockchain Applications in Various Industries
- Financial services: DeFi and beyond
- Supply chain management and provenance tracking
- Healthcare, real estate, and other sectors
Week 13: Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Considerations
- Overview of global regulatory landscapes
- Legal challenges and compliance issues
- Ethical implications of blockchain adoption
Week 14: Current Trends and Future Directions
- Emerging trends like NFTs, DAOs and Meme tokens
- Potential future developments in blockchain technology
- Discussion on scalability, interoperability, and sustainability