Blockchain Fundamentals
Course Overview

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Module 1 Overview

In this module, you’ll learn the basics of blockchain as a decentralized ledger technology. It explains how blockchain works to securely and transparently store data. Additionally, you’ll explore Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT), which allows blockchain systems to reach consensus even in the presence of faults or malicious participants.

Module 2 Overview

This module covers two key blockchain platforms, Bitcoin and Ethereum. It explains Bitcoins role as a peer-to-peer digital currency and how the Lightning Network improves its scalability. The module then shifts to Ethereum, discussing its smart contracts, the move from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, and its use in decentralized applications. It also highlights blockchains evolution, including hard and soft forks, and the three generations of blockchain.

Module 3 Overview

In this module, you'll explore the origins of Cardano, its development milestones, and its proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, Ouroboros. You'll learn how staking works on Cardano and the unique eUTXO model that enhances security and scalability. The module concludes with an introduction to smart contracts on Cardano.

Module 4 Overview

This module focuses on Cardano’s scalability strategies, including Hydra, a Layer 2 solution designed to improve transaction throughput, and Cardano’s monetary policy. Other topics include NFTs, interoperability with other blockchain networks, and decentralized governance.

Module 5 Overview

The final module looks at the business benefits and practical applications of blockchain technology. You will learn how to evaluate whether blockchain is suitable for various use cases and explore its role in Web3, DeFi, tokenization, and industries like gaming, payments, and supply chains.