Through a series of lectures and practical assignments, students will gain a solid understanding of the key concepts in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized applications (DApps).
Course term: 204.08. - 15.08.
Available seats: 12
Price: 850 €
Category: Bussiness & Marketing
Status: Early Bird
Deadline: 30.04.2025
The course will begin with a concise introduction to blockchain, followed by hands-on practical assignments that involve creating wallets, sending cryptocurrency, and developing custom crypto tokens. Students will delve into the inner workings of Bitcoin transactions, Proof of Work, and the role of money in society.
As the course progresses, students will learn about the history of crypto-anarchism, cypherpunks, and the evolution of blockchain technology. They will explore the concepts of tokenization, cryptography, and forks, along with the emergence of DApps and their potential impact on various industries.
Upon completion of this course, students will possess a strong foundation in blockchain technology and its applications, enabling them to explore further opportunities in the rapidly evolving world of decentralization and digital currencies.
The learning goals of the Blockchain Fundamentals course consist of knowledge and practical skills components. We will work according to a ‘Flipped Learning’ methodology. This means that we will create a learning environment in which you, together with your peers, can actively develop your knowledge and skills. You will be put in charge of your own learning progress.
Course is running: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 14:00
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G. Caldarelli & R. Kalvans
CVUniversity of Turin
Lecturer and Assistant Professor - Researcher on Blockchain
The course is jointly taught by two lecturers: Giulio Caldarelli and Rodrigo Kalvans.
Giulio Caldarelli
Giulio Caldarelli is a Post-Doctoral researcher at the University of Turin. His main area of research concerns the role of blockchain oracles in real-world applications such as traceability and finance. He wrote the first book on blockchain oracles and he is cooperating with experts in the field to investigate the history of the Bitcoin protocol.
Rodrigo:
Rodrigo Kalvans is a recent bachelors graduate from Saxion University in the Netherlands, where he studied Software Engineering, alongside the Blockchain Honors Program. During his studies he also gained experience working and interning for a crypto service provider in the Netherlands, building systems for exchange and compliance monitoring.
You will receive an official Certificate of Attendance upon completion of your course. Please inform the organizing staff if you require any extra supplements, such as Transcript of Records. The student is eligible to receive up to 5 ECTS credits, however please follow the instructions here and consult the acknowledgment process with your university in advance.
Course fee includes the course itself, application fee, study materials, afternoon/evening social activities and events, welcome and goodbye drink as part of the graduation party. Other expenses, such as meals, accommodation, insurance, personal expenses, public transportation ticket, extra activities (such as trips outside of town over the weekend and entrance fees), and required equipment (i.e. pencils, paper for illustrations) are not included in the price.
Please note, after the 30th of April 2025 there will be a late enrollment fee charged in the amount of 50EUR on top of the course fee.
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