The Complete Blockchain Professional Course

The Complete Blockchain Professional Course

by Mayank Vijh
Released August 2019
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781839212451

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Video description

Welcome to the Complete Blockchain Professional Course. People have heard about Blockchain, but they don't know what it is. This course has been designed to give you a thorough understanding of how the Blockchain technology is used as a solution to various industry-wide problems. This very comprehensive course explains all the Blockchain basics in an easy-to-understand way. In this course, we cover:

  • How a Blockchain transaction works
  • Types of Blockchain on the market
  • Consensus Blockchain mechanisms
  • Industry challenges facing Blockchain
  • Blockchain architectures
  • Various Blockchain solutions such as Ethereum, Hyperledger, Bitcoin, Cords, Quorum, Multichain, and EOS
  • Different types of Blockchain consensus algorithm such as Proof of Work, Proof of Stake. and Delegated Proof of Stake.
  • Forming your own Blockchain solutions
  • Blockchain smart contracts
  • Smart contract use cases and applications, and how they are used in real-world scenarios
  • Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many more
  • Introductions to DAG, Hedra Hashgraphs, and future developments

To promote interactivity and clarity, we have provided various quizzes as a part of the modules; you will be able to master all important Blockchain-related topics. If you are passionate about Blockchain, then this course is for you!

What You Will Learn

  • The various types of consensus mechanism
  • Learn where you can utilize Blockchain with the help of potential use cases
  • Master the difference between Blockchain, DAG, and Hashgraphs
  • How to employ Blockchain in your current legacy systems
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of key Blockchain concepts
  • Learn about various blockchain solutions such as Ethereum, Hyperledger, Bitcoin, Cords, Quorum, Multichain, and EOS

Audience

This course targets developers, students, architects, consultants, industries, and managers who are keen to learn about Blockchain.

About The Author

Mayank Vijh: We2Blocks is a Blockchain consultation and development company which aims to provide the skills that an individual requires to succeed in the Blockchain industry.

At We2Blocks, we develop, maintain and evaluate blockchain-related products and web services for our partners worldwide and provide long-term assistance on related technologies as well as operational matters.

Our online learning platform aims to empower professionals globally by providing them top-notch university-level education on Blockchain.

Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1 : Introduction to Blockchain
    1. What is Blockchain?
    2. Real World Analogy for Blockchain
    3. Peek Inside Blockchain
    4. History of Blockchain
  2. Chapter 2 : Introduction to Distributed Ledgers
    1. How Blockchain works?
    2. Wallets, Digital Signatures and Protocols
  3. Chapter 3 : Introduction to Hyperledger Fabric
    1. Benefits of Blockchain over Traditional Technologies
    2. Bitcoin vs Blockchain
  4. Chapter 4 : Key Concepts of Blockchain
    1. Private Keys, Public Keys and Addresses
    2. Transactions, Merkle Trees and Blocks
    3. Hierarchical Deterministic Wallets, Mnemonic Seeds and Smart Contracts
  5. Chapter 5 : Working of a Blockchain Transaction
    1. How a Blockchain Transaction works?
  6. Chapter 6 : Consensus Mechanism
    1. Problem Statement
    2. Solution: Byzantine Fault Tolerance
    3. How Byzantine Fault Tolerance Relates to Blockchain?
    4. Longest Chain Rule
  7. Chapter 7 : Different types of Consensus Algorithms
    1. Proof of Work
    2. Proof of Stake
    3. Delegated Proof of Stake
    4. Proof of Authority
    5. Proof of Weight
  8. Chapter 8 : Blockchain Architecture
    1. Types of Blockchain
    2. Understanding Blockchain Architecture
  9. Chapter 9 : Forming your own Blockchain Solution
    1. Identify the Use Case
    2. Design Integration
    3. Identify the Consensus Mechanism
    4. Identify the Platform
    5. Design the Architecture
    6. Design the Blockchain Instance
    7. Build the Application Programming Interface
    8. Build the Applications and Future Prospects
  10. Chapter 10 : Blockchain Technology Stack and Ecosystem
    1. Blockchain Technology Stack
    2. Building an Ecosystem around Blockchain
  11. Chapter 11 : Top Blockchain Solutions
    1. Bitcoin
    2. Ethereum
    3. Neo
    4. Hyperledger
    5. EOS
    6. Corda
    7. Quorum
    8. Multichain
  12. Chapter 12 : Blockchain in Industries
    1. Why do Industries need to adopt Blockchain?
    2. Industry Challenges with Blockchain
  13. Chapter 13 : Various types of attacks over Blockchain
    1. Attacks over Blockchain
  14. Chapter 14 : Blockchain taking over the world
    1. How Blockchain is taking over the world?
  15. Chapter 15 : Blockchain Use Cases in Finance
    1. Loans and Mortgages
    2. Cross Border Payments
    3. Stock Trading
    4. Identity Management
  16. Chapter 16 : Blockchain Use Cases in Healthcare
    1. Health Records
    2. Drug Traceability
    3. Clinical Trials
    4. Healthcare Billing
  17. Chapter 17 : Bonus: Blockchain Use Cases in Media and Entertainment
    1. Digital Piracy
    2. Content Crowdfunding
    3. Digital Advertisements
    4. Royalty Payments
  18. Chapter 18 : Bonus: Blockchain Use Cases in Real Estate
    1. Property Rental
    2. Title Records
    3. Property Regulations
    4. Real Estate Liquidity
  19. Chapter 19 : Future Scope
    1. Current Research
    2. Potential Future Applications
  20. Chapter 20 : Conclusion and Summary
    1. Conclusion and Summary

Product information

  • Title: The Complete Blockchain Professional Course
  • Author(s): Mayank Vijh
  • Release date: August 2019
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781839212451