JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Prerequisites

• 1. Knowledge in security and applied cryptography;
• 2. Knowledge in distributed databases

Course Objectives:

• To Introduce block chain technology and Cryptocurrency

Course Outcomes:

• Learn about research advances related to one of the most popular technological areas today.

UNIT - I

Introduction: Block chain or distributed trust, Protocol, Currency, Cryptocurrency, How a Cryptocurrency works, Crowdfunding

UNIT - II

Extensibility of Blockchain concepts, Digital Identity verification, Block chain Neutrality, Digital art, Blockchain Environment

UNIT - III

Blockchain Science: Gridcoin, Folding coin, Blockchain Genomics, Bitcoin MOOCs

UNIT - IV

Currency, Token, Tokenizing, Campuscoin, Coindrop as a strategy for Public adoption, Currency Multiplicity, Demurrage currency

UNIT - V

Technical challenges, Business model challenges, Scandals and Public perception, Government Regulations

TEXTBOOK:

• 1. Blockchain Blue print for Economy by Melanie Swan

REFERENCE:

• 1. Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps 1st Edition, by Daniel Drescher R16 B.TECH CSE.