Introduction to blockchain technology: how it works, use cases and applicable regulation

📅 Fecha del curso: 13 y 20 de noviembre de 2024
⏰ Hora: 18:00pm a 19:00h
💻 Formato: live via ZoomCourse Table of Contents

Module 1: Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology
1. Introduction to the Blockchain.
– Definition and key features
– History and evolution of the blockchain
– Differences between public, private and permissioned blockchain
2. How the Blockchain works How it works
– Block structure and blockchain
– Cryptographic hash function
– Consensus process: Proof of Work (PoW), Proof of Stake (PoS) and others
– Mining and validation of transactions
3. Key components of the Blockchain Key components of the Blockchain**.
– Nodes and decentralised network
– Smart contracts
– Tokens and cryptocurrencies

Module 2: Blockchain Use Cases
1. Cryptocurrencies and Decentralised Finance (DeFi).
– Bitcoin and altcoins
– Exchanges and digital wallets
– Lending, staking and yield farming
2. Industry applications
– Logistics and supply chain
– Health and medical records
– Intellectual property and copyright
– E-voting and governance systems
3. Innovations and Emerging Projects.
– Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
– Metaverse and virtual reality
– Sustainability and environmental projects

Module 3: Regulation and Legal Aspects of Blockchain
1. Cryptocurrency Regulation.
– Global and local legislation
– Regulatory compliance (AML/KYC)
– Tax and fiscal implications
2. Legal aspects of Smart Contracts.
– Legal validity and enforcement of smart contracts
– Jurisdictions and legal conflicts
3. Data Protection and Privacy
– Data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
– Security and anonymity in the blockchain

Module 4: Challenges and Future of the Blockchain
1. Scalability and Efficiency
– Current problems and proposed solutions
– Second layer technology and sharding
2. Interoperability between Blockchains Interoperability between Blockchains Interoperability between Blockchains Protocols and standards
– Interoperability protocols and standards
– Current projects and solutions
3. Future trends
– Evolution of consensus
– Quantum Blockchain
– Impact on the Global Economy and the Labour Market

Module 5: Workshops and Internships
1. Creation of a Basic Cryptocurrency.
– Introduction to development platforms (Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain)
– Programming an ERC-20 token
2. Development of Smart Contracts
– Programming languages: Solidity, Vyper
– Implementation and deployment of smart contracts
3. Simulation of Use Cases.
– Supply chain traceability project
– Implementation of a digital voting system

Additional Resources
1. Recommended Readings
– Articles, books and papers on blockchain
2. Tools and Software
– List of useful tools and platforms
3. Communities and Networks
– Discussion groups, forums and professional networks