Blockchain Technology Fundamentals
Introduction to blockchain, decentralized networks, and cryptocurrency.
Smart contracts and their applications.
Course Study Plan
Month 1: Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Week 1-2: Overview of Blockchain Technology
Definition and characteristics of blockchain
Historical evolution and key components
Different types of blockchains (public, private, consortium)
Week 3-4: Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
Understanding digital currencies
How cryptocurrencies utilize blockchain
Popular cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum)
Week 5-6: Blockchain Transactions and Smart Contracts
Basics of blockchain transactions
Introduction to smart contracts
Hands-on exercises on basic transactions
Month 2: Blockchain Architecture and Consensus Mechanisms
Week 1-2: Blockchain Architecture
Components of a blockchain network
Nodes, blocks, and the blockchain ledger
The role of miners and validators
Week 3-4: Consensus Algorithms
Understanding consensus mechanisms
Proof-of-Work (PoW), Proof-of-Stake (PoS), and others
How consensus ensures security and immutability
Week 5-6: Practical Implementation and Node Setup
Setting up a blockchain node
Hands-on experience with different consensus mechanisms
Troubleshooting common node issues
Month 3: Decentralized Applications (DApps) Development
Week 1-2: Introduction to DApps
What defines a decentralized application
Examples of successful DApps
The role of blockchain in DApp development
Week 3-4: Smart Contract Development
Programming smart contracts with Solidity (Ethereum)
Deploying smart contracts on a testnet
Testing and debugging smart contracts
Week 5-6: DApp Frontend and Integration
Building a frontend for DApps
Connecting the frontend to smart contracts
Full-stack development in the blockchain context
Month 4: Tokenization and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
Week 1-2: Token Standards and Creation
Introduction to token standards (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-721)
Creating custom tokens
Token economics and use cases
Week 3-4: ICO Fundamentals
What is an Initial Coin Offering (ICO)
The process of launching an ICO
Regulatory considerations and best practices
Week 5-6: Security Tokens and Token Offerings
Understanding security tokens
Security Token Offerings (STOs) and their differences
Legal and regulatory aspects of token offerings
Month 5: Blockchain Security and Privacy
Week 1-2: Security Challenges in Blockchain
Common security threats and vulnerabilities
Best practices for securing blockchain networks
Importance of cryptographic techniques
Week 3-4: Privacy and Anonymity in Blockchain
Privacy-focused blockchains
Anonymous transactions and privacy coins
Balancing transparency and privacy
Week 5-6: Smart Contract Auditing
Importance of smart contract audits
Tools and techniques for auditing
Hands-on smart contract auditing exercises
Month 6: Final Projects and Certification
Week 1-2: Final Project Briefing
Students receive final project instructions
Selecting a real-world blockchain project
Week 3-4: Project Execution
Students work on their final projects
Instructor guidance and feedback
Week 5-6: Project Presentation and Certification
Students present their final projects
Certification awarded upon successful completion
Career guidance and next steps in blockchain technology
Course Fees: PKR 5000 (Admission) + PKR 3000 per month