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University at Buffalo
The State University of New York
課程信息
4.6
747 個評分
This first course of the Blockchain specialization provides a broad overview of the essential concepts of blockchain technology – by initially exploring the Bitcoin protocol followed by the Ethereum protocol – to lay the foundation necessary for developing applications and programming. You will be equipped with the knowledge needed to create nodes on your personal Ethereum blockchain, create accounts, unlock accounts, mine, transact, transfer Ethers, and check balances.
You will learn about the decentralized peer-to-peer network, an immutable distributed ledger and the trust model that defines a blockchain. This course enables you to explain basic components of a blockchain (transaction, block, block header, and the chain) its operations (verification, validation, and consensus model) underlying algorithms, and essentials of trust (hard fork and soft fork). Content includes the hashing and cryptography foundations indispensable to blockchain programming, which is the focus of two subsequent specialization courses, Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications (Dapps). You will work on a virtual machine image, specifically created for this course, to build an Ethereum test chain and operate on the chain. This hands-on activity will help you understand the workings of a blockchain, its transactions, blocks and mining.
Main concepts are delivered through videos, demos and hands-on exercises.
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EthereumCryptographyBlockchainsBitcoin
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Week
1Blockchain Defined
We will introduce and define blockchain, explain the structure and operational aspects of Bitcoin blockchain, and compare different types of blockchains.
5 個視頻（共 26 分鐘）, 6 個閱讀材料, 5 個測驗
5 個視頻
Blockchain Defined: Bitcoin & Blockchain8分鐘
Blockchain Structure5分鐘
Basic Operations4分鐘
Beyond Bitcoin3分鐘
6 個閱讀材料
Acknowledgements: Blockchain5分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Bitcoin & Blockchain15分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Blockchain Structure12分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Basic Operations10分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Beyond Bitcoin18分鐘
REQUIRED Quiz Resources and Directions: Blockchain Defined - Week 110分鐘
5 個練習
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Blockchain Defined - Week 130分鐘
Week
2Ethereum Blockchain
We will discuss the innovation of the Ethereum blockchain, review its protocol, and explore the payment model for code execution.
5 個視頻（共 19 分鐘）, 5 個閱讀材料, 5 個測驗
5 個視頻
Practitioner's Perspective: The Enterprise2分鐘
Ethereum Structure4分鐘
Ethereum Operations2分鐘
Incentive Model4分鐘
5 個閱讀材料
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Smart Contracts15分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Ethereum Structure10分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Ethereum Operations12分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Incentive Model10分鐘
REQUIRED Quiz Resources and Directions: Ethereum Blockchain - Week 210分鐘
5 個練習
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Ethereum Blockchain - Week 230分鐘
Week
3Algorithms & Techniques
We will discuss the concept of asymmetric key encryption, define the concept of hashing, and explain techniques that use algorithms to manage the integrity of transactions and blocks in blockchain.
4 個視頻（共 21 分鐘）, 5 個閱讀材料, 5 個測驗
4 個視頻
Hashing5分鐘
Transaction Integrity3分鐘
Securing Blockchain4分鐘
5 個閱讀材料
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Public-Key Cryptography12分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Hashing30分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Transaction Integrity15分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Securing Blockchain10分鐘
REQUIRED Quiz Resources and Directions: Algorithms & Techniques - Week 310分鐘
5 個練習
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Algorithms & Techniques - Week 330分鐘
Week
4Trust Essentials
We will define elements of trust in blockchain and discuss the Consensus protocol.
5 個視頻（共 19 分鐘）, 5 個閱讀材料, 6 個測驗
5 個視頻
Consensus Protocol2分鐘
Practitioner's Perspective: Decentralized Governance2分鐘
Robustness5分鐘
Forks4分鐘
5 個閱讀材料
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Decentralized Systems20分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Consensus Protocol分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Robustness5分鐘
(OPTIONAL) Resources: Forks10分鐘
Blockchain Basics: Key Takeaways5分鐘
5 個練習
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Self-Check30分鐘
Trust Essentials - Week 430分鐘
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創建者 SS•Jul 28th 2018
I find this course helpful to absolute beginner and for one who wants to grasp the basic concepts of Blockchain . The tutor tried to explain most part with simplicity and good and sufficient details.
創建者 SP•Jul 16th 2018
Amazing Course , easy to follow , in depth explanation, easy to understand , I have was amazing Experience, still learning a lot ... and for me this was the best way to start learn about blockchain
講師
Bina Ramamurthy
Teaching ProfessorComputer Science and Engineering Department
關於 University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) team includes the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the most comprehensive public school of engineering in New York; the Center for Industrial Effectiveness (TCIE), an engineering outreach center that supports the business community; and the Center for Educational Innovation, which elevates pedagogical advancement and improved learning. UB, a research-intensive public university, is the largest institution of the State University of New York system.
關於 The State University of New York
The State University of New York, with 64 unique institutions, is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States. Educating nearly 468,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and certificate programs both on campus and online, SUNY has nearly 3 million alumni around the globe.
關於 Blockchain 專項課程
This specialization introduces blockchain, a revolutionary technology that enables peer-to-peer transfer of digital assets without any intermediaries, and is predicted to be just as impactful as the Internet. More specifically, it prepares learners to program on the Ethereum blockchain. The four courses provide learners with (i) an understanding and working knowledge of foundational blockchain concepts, (ii) a skill set for designing and implementing smart contracts, (iii) methods for developing decentralized applications on the blockchain, and (iv) information about the ongoing specific industry-wide blockchain frameworks.
The specialization covers a range of essential topics, from the cryptographic underpinnings of blockchain technology to enabling decentralized applications on a private Ethereum blockchain platform.
It is ideal for programmers and designers involved in developing and implementing blockchain applications, and anyone who is interested in understanding its potential.
常見問題
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
Is financial aid available?
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