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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description This module will introduce the students to Blockchain technology and how it can be used in applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Gain a detailed understanding of how Blockchain works. 2. Demonstrate an appreciation of how transactions and exchanges are implemented using Blockchain technology. 3. Compare various smart contracts and how they can be implemented using Blockchain technology. 4. Critically evaluate various crypto-currencies, such as Bitcoin, and how they are built using Blockchain technologies. 5. Explain the key concept in crypto-economics. 6. Critically evaluate Blockchain weaknesses and attack vectors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Blockchain IntroductionWhat is Blockchain? Types of Blockchain systems (public vs. private vs. hybrid, permissionless vs. permissioned). Decentralised Organisations. Alternative Blockchains.Distributed Ledger Technologies:Blockchain structure (structure of a block, structure of block header). Consensus algorithms and mining (PoW, PoS, DPoS, PoA, etc.).Transactions and ExchangesWhat are transactions? Types of transactions. Transaction data structure. Verification of transactions.Smart ContractsWhat are smart contracts. Smart contract templates. Oracles. Deploying smart contracts.CryptoeconomicsWhat is cryptoeconomics? Overview of Bitcoin. Wallets. Bitcoin innovations. Alternative cryptocurrencies. Limitations and threats.Blockchain Threats and ChallengesIntroduction to scalability. Privacy (Obfuscation, Homomorphic encryption, zero-knowledge proofs). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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