| Description | Textbook | Schedule | Grading | Projects | References | History | |
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Time: Friday 13:00-17:00 Location: 307, No.2 Teaching Building, PKU Class web site: https://huipingsun.github.io/bc201905 |
Instructor: Huiping Sun (sunhp(at)ss.pku.edu.cn) TA: Xin Nie |
This course will provide an overview of relevant topics in the blockchain. On the technical side, we start with the origin, concept and state of art of blockchain, then explain the basic algorithm, supporting technology and key mechanism relating to blockchain technology. On the non-technical side, we will look at the applications, projects, communities, laws and regulations behind blockchain, then introduce challenges, problems and future trends of blockchain. By the end of this course you will understand how blockchain work.
Date |
Topics |
Readings |
April 27 |
00. Course Overview [Slides] |
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April 27 |
01. Blockchain Overview [Slides] |
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May 11 |
02. Blockchain Basics [Slides] |
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May 18 |
03. Bitcoin Technology [Slides] |
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March 25 |
04. Blockchain Practices of ConsenSys (Jerry Yang, ConsenSys) [Slides] |
TBD |
June 01 |
05. Bitcoin Mechanism [Slides] |
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June 08 |
06. Blockchain Future [Slides] |
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June 15 |
07. Project Presentations [Slides] |
TBD |
June 22 |
08. Blockchain Practice of World Bank (Peter Zhou, World Bank) [Slides] |
TBD |
The grading scheme is as follows:
TBD