Blockchain Myths
16,00 €
Blockchain is one the latest buzzwords in the world of technology. Often associated with cryptocurrencies, is it what it really seems? Do you really know what is behind blockchain? What constitutes the ecosystem? This course will review and correct the misconceptions regarding blockchain technology.
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Start date
October 9, 2023
End date
October 9, 2023
Language(s) of the training
English
Languages spoken by the coach(es)
English, German
Instructor(s)
M. Johannes Sedlmeir
Contents
- Review of some technical basics (hashing, digital signatures, proof of work, proof of stake)
- Misconceptions regarding decentralization and scalability
- Misconceptions regarding energy consumption
- Misconceptions regarding privacy & anonymity
- Misconceptions regarding security (mainly regarding PoW and PoS)
Objective
The course will go over the usual misconceptions one by one via an interactive session where the participants will be able to grasp the main concepts of the technology and re-shape their knowledge based on truths about blockchain. Participants will detect and resolve the common misunderstandings and myths regarding key properties of blockchain, and learn the implications this has on using blockchain in applications. This knowledge may serve participants for identifying new opportunities or risks in the context of blockchain projects.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Detect and resolve common misunderstandings and myths regarding key properties of blockchain
- Know which implications this has on using blockchain in applications
- Identify new opportunities or risks in the context of blockchain projects
Schedule
This course has a total duration of 4 hours and takes place over 1 day
- 09-10-2023: 16:00 – 20:00
Format and Location
This course takes place ON-SITE
Terres Rouges building
14, porte de France
L-4360 Esch/Alzette
Level
Beginner
Prerequisites
No prerequisites necessary
Additional Info
This course is offered in collaboration with Luxembourg Blockchain Lab
Certification
This training does not have any assessment or exams; a certificate of participation will be issued to participants.
Esco Skills
computer technology, technical terminology, ICT security standards