Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain
- What is Blockchain? Core Concepts: Blocks, Chains, Hashes, Immutability
- History and Evolution of Blockchain Technology
- Types of Blockchains: Public, Private, Consortium
- Benefits and Limitations of Blockchain
- Use Cases Across Industries (Finance, Supply Chain, Healthcare)
Module 2: Cryptography and Blockchain Security
- Cryptographic Hashes (SHA-256)
- Public Key Cryptography and Digital Signatures
- Merkle Trees and their Role in Blockchain
- Consensus Mechanisms: Proof of Work (PoW), Proof of Stake (PoS)
- Security Challenges and Attack Vectors in Blockchain
Module 3: Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
- Deep Dive into Bitcoin: How it Works
- Wallets, Transactions, and the Bitcoin Network
- Understanding Mining and the Role of Miners
- Overview of Altcoins (Ethereum, Litecoin, etc.)
- Regulatory and Economic Aspects of Cryptocurrencies
Module 4: Ethereum and Smart Contracts
- Introduction to Ethereum: Beyond Cryptocurrency
- Smart Contracts: Concept and Functionality
- Solidity Programming Language Basics
- Developing and Deploying Simple Smart Contracts
- Gas, Transactions, and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
Module 5: Decentralized Applications (DApps)
- What are DApps? Architecture and Components
- Frontend Development for DApps (Web3.js, Ethers.js)
- Interacting with Smart Contracts from a DApp
- Use Cases of DApps (DeFi, NFTs, Gaming)
- Challenges in DApp Development and Adoption
Module 6: Enterprise Blockchain Solutions (Hyperledger)
- Introduction to Hyperledger Fabric
- Key Concepts: Channels, Peers, Orderers, Chaincode
- Developing and Deploying Chaincode on Hyperledger Fabric
- Use Cases for Enterprise Blockchain (Supply Chain, Identity Management)
- Comparison with Public Blockchains
Module 7: Blockchain Platforms and Development Tools
- Overview of Popular Blockchain Platforms (e.g., Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Solana)
- Development Environments and Tools (Truffle, Hardhat, Remix)
- Testing and Debugging Smart Contracts
- Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) Providers
Module 8: Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
- Introduction to DeFi: Core Concepts and Principles
- DeFi Protocols and Applications (Lending, Borrowing, DEXs, Yield Farming)
- Risks and Opportunities in DeFi
- The Future of Decentralized Finance
Module 9: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
- Understanding NFTs: What They Are and How They Work
- NFT Standards (ERC-721, ERC-1155)
- Creating, Minting, and Trading NFTs
- Use Cases for NFTs (Art, Collectibles, Gaming, Real Estate)
- Challenges and the Future of NFTs
Module 10: Blockchain Governance, Ethics, Future Trends And Capstone Project
- Blockchain Governance Models
- Ethical Considerations and Social Impact of Blockchain
- Scalability, Interoperability, and Sustainability Challenges
- Future Trends: Web3, Metaverse, DAOs
- Capstone Project: Design and Propose a Blockchain Solution