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Codar Blockchain Curriculum

The Codar Blockchain Curriculum is a 2-month course consisting of 16 sessions that cover various aspects of blockchain technology, including its architecture, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and industry applications. The course includes hands-on projects and assessments, with a midterm test, final examination, and project work contributing to the overall grade. Students will learn through a structured approach, culminating in a final project presentation.

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Codar Blockchain Curriculum

The Codar Blockchain Curriculum is a 2-month course consisting of 16 sessions that cover various aspects of blockchain technology, including its architecture, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and industry applications. The course includes hands-on projects and assessments, with a midterm test, final examination, and project work contributing to the overall grade. Students will learn through a structured approach, culminating in a final project presentation.

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Codar Blockchain Curriculum

Course Duration: 2 Months


Classes Per Week: 2
Session Duration: 4 Hours
Total Sessions: 16 Sessions
Total Hours: 64 Hours

Week 1: Introduction to Blockchain Technology

● Session 1: Overview of Blockchain


○ History and Evolution of Blockchain
○ Understanding Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
○ Key Concepts: Blocks, Chains, Nodes
○ Types of Blockchains: Public vs. Private, Permissioned vs. Permissionless
○ Use Cases Across Industries
● Session 2: Core Components of Blockchain
○ Cryptography Basics: Hashing, Digital Signatures
○ Consensus Mechanisms: Proof of Work, Proof of Stake, Delegated Proof of
Stake
○ Blockchain Structure: Merkle Trees, Block Headers
○ Nodes, Miners, and Validators

Week 2: Blockchain Architecture and Operations

● Session 3: Blockchain Architecture


○ Detailed Study of Blockchain Layers
○ Smart Contracts: Definition, Usage, and Real-World Examples
○ Forks in Blockchain: Hard Forks vs. Soft Forks
○ Blockchain Security: Common Vulnerabilities and Threats
● Session 4: Blockchain Networks and Ecosystems
○ Peer-to-Peer Network Architecture
○ Blockchain Protocols: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Hyperledger
○ Tokens and Cryptocurrencies: ICOs, Tokens, and NFTs
○ Decentralized Applications (dApps)

Week 3: Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets

● Session 5: Understanding Cryptocurrencies


○ Introduction to Bitcoin: Creation, Mining, and Transactions
○ Altcoins: Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, etc.
○ Wallets: Types (Hardware, Software, Paper), Security Practices
○ Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Regulations
● Session 6: Ethereum and Smart Contracts
○ Overview of Ethereum: Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
○ Smart Contract Development: Solidity Basics
○ Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Concepts, Platforms, and Protocols
○ Case Studies: Popular dApps on Ethereum

Week 4: Blockchain Development and Tools

● Session 7: Blockchain Development Platforms


○ Setting Up a Blockchain Development Environment
○ Overview of Tools: Remix, Truffle, Ganache, MetaMask
○ Writing, Testing, and Deploying Smart Contracts
○ Debugging and Error Handling
● Session 8: Midterm Review and Test
○ Midterm Review: Recap of Key Concepts from Weeks 1-3
○ Midterm Test: Assessment covering Blockchain Basics, Architecture,
Cryptocurrencies, and Initial Smart Contract Development

Week 5: Advanced Blockchain Concepts

● Session 9: Advanced Consensus Mechanisms


○ Proof of Authority, Byzantine Fault Tolerance, Directed Acyclic Graphs
○ Case Study: Consensus Mechanism of Popular Blockchains
○ Energy Consumption and Sustainability in Blockchain
● Session 10: Blockchain Scalability and Interoperability
○ Scalability Challenges: Block Size, Throughput, and Latency
○ Layer 2 Solutions: Sidechains, Plasma, State Channels
○ Cross-Chain Communication and Interoperability Protocols
○ Case Study: Polkadot and Cosmos

Week 6: Blockchain Use Cases and Industry Applications

● Session 11: Blockchain in Finance


○ Digital Identity, KYC, and AML Solutions
○ Blockchain in Banking, Payments, and Cross-Border Transactions
○ Case Study: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
○ Blockchain for Supply Chain and Logistics
● Session 12: Blockchain Beyond Finance
○ Blockchain in Healthcare: Data Management, Security, and Privacy
○ Blockchain in Government: Voting, Land Registration, Public Records
○ Blockchain in Entertainment and Media: Intellectual Property, Content Distribution
○ Real-World Projects and Implementations

Week 7: Hands-on Blockchain Projects

● Session 13: Project Planning and Development


○ Choosing a Blockchain Project: Idea to Execution
○ Project Development Lifecycle: Planning, Designing, and Implementing
○ Team Collaboration and Version Control: Git, GitHub
○ Guidance on Project Work: Building dApps, Smart Contracts, etc.
● Session 14: Project Development and Testing
○ Coding and Development: Live Coding Sessions
○ Testing and Debugging: Test Cases, Unit Testing, Integration Testing
○ Preparing for Final Project Presentation

Week 8: Final Review and Examination

● Session 15: Final Review


○ Comprehensive Recap of the Entire Course
○ Final Q&A Session: Addressing Doubts and Clarifications
○ Tips for the Final Examination
● Session 16: Final Examination
○ Final Exam: Assessment covering all course content including Blockchain
Concepts, Development, and Use Cases
○ Project Presentation: Students present their final projects developed during
Week 7

Assessment Breakdown

● Midterm Test: 20%


● Final Examination: 40%
● Project Work: 40%

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