Block Chain Technology
Course Code FIN3101
Course Name Block Chain system
Credits 5
Pre-Requisites Basic Computer Knowledge, Programming Skills
L-T-P-C 3-1-2-5
Course Objectives:
1. Understand Blockchain concepts - decentralization, immutability, peer-to-peer
2. Acquire knowledge on Cryptocurrency,Smart Contracts, NFTs, DeFi, Web 3.0 & DAOs
3. Understand Smart Contracts and learn about Smart Contract Blockchain Platforms
4. Learn Solidity/Vyper/Cadence/Seahorse Smart Contract Programming Language
Prerequisites: Basic Computer Knowledge, Programming Skills
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Course Syllabus:
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01 Biteoin & Block chain
Cryptography Fundamentals: Hash Functions, Encryption, Decryption
and Merkle Trees, How Bitcoin Works, Blockchain: Proof of Work,
Consensus, Blockchain Programs &Trust, Consensus Algorithms: PoW, 10
PoS & pBFT
02 Smart Contracts
Blockchain: Ethereum/Solana/Flow/Near/Avalanche, Smart Contracts,
Distributed Applications (dApps), Wallets, Explorer, Infrastructure, L2s
& zkProofs, Other Blockchains: Ethereum, Solana, Flow, Near, 7
Avalanche, Polkadot & Linera.
03 Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Stable coins (Maker), Lending And Borrowing (Compound), Exchanges
(Serum, LPs &Uniswap), Derivatives in DeFi (dYdx), Yield Farming 7
(Yearn Finance &Lido), Innovations in DeFi
04 NFTs & Metaverse
NFTs: NBA Top Shot, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), Doodles &Okay
Bears, Metaverse: Decentraland, Sandbox &Ready Player One 7
05 Web 3.0 & Emerging Areas 9
Infrastructure: Wallets, Explorer, Helium, Handshake, Livepeer &
Graph, Applications: Filecoin, Arweave, Braintrust, Audius &Theta
TV, Others: Security, Emerging Areas: Privacy, DAOs, Tokenomics,
Crosschain, Gaming, Data Management
Laboratory:
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01 Write a program to implement hash functions and create a Merkle tree. Verify the integrity of
data using the Merkle root.
02 Simulate aBitcoin transaction using ablockchain explorer API.Track the transaction from
initiation to confirmation.
03 Create a simple proof-of-work blockchain in a programming language of choice. Demonstrate
the mining process and block validation.
04 Implement and compare the performance of different consensus algorithms (PoW, PoS, pBFT)
on a simulated blockchain network.
05 Set up a private blockchain network using tools like Hyperledger Fabric or MultiChain.
Execute basic transactions and smart contracts.
Course Outcome: Graduates are able to:
1. Comprehensive Understanding of Blockchain Technology
2. Proficiency in Smart Contracts and Distributed Applications
3. Knowledge and Application of Decentralized Finance.
4. Exploration of NFTs and the Metaverse
5. Emerging Trends and Applications in Web 3.0 and Beyond
6. Text Book:
1. Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies by Arvind Narayanan.
2. Snow_ Crash https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Crash
3. A beginner's guide to NFTs what they are, why they're interesting, applications by Linda
Xie
Reference Book:
Flow Cadence: https:l/developers. flow.com/cadence
2 "Hello, World!" in Cadence: https://developers.flow.com/cadence/tutorial/02-hello-world
3 Cadence syntax: htps://developers.flow.com/cadence/language/syntax
" Evaluation Scheme:
Theory & Tutorial Class:
Mid-term Continuous Evaluation
End-Term Examination Total
Exam (Assignments + Attendance)
25 M 25 M 50 M 100 M
Practical session:
Continuous Evaluation (50 M) End-Term Practical
Total
Exam
Lab Manual Internal Viva Voice Lab Assessment
15 M 10 M 25 M 50 M 100 M
Mr. Sántosh Chavan DIRahulSharma
Subject Teacher Director, SCSEA
