BGK 519E - Blockchain Technologies

Course Objectives

1. Introduction to Blockchain technology
2. Classification of cryptocurrencies
3. To learn about Bitcoin
3. To teach cryptographic primitives used in Bitcoin and Blockchain
4. To recognize further applications of Blockchain technology

Course Description

Introduction to Blockchain, Crypto and Cryptocurrencies. Mechanics of Cryptocurrency: Cryptocurrency generation, mining, structure of cryptocurrency transactions. Cryptographic primitives in blockchains. Anonymous Cryptocurrencies. Consensus Mechanisms. Smart contract
technology. Further applications and use-cases of blockchain such as Identity management, Supply Chain Management, Log systems, Certification Management. Current Blockchain Topics and Publications.