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    Module 1 - What is Blockchain?

    • A Blockchain is known as a digital ledger of all cryptocurrency transactions. This module aims to give you a brief on Blockchain and discuss its various characteristics to help you thoroughly understand its concept.

    Module 2 - Database vs Blockchain

    • The module helps you understand the idea of the usage of Blockchain, where the database shows its limitations. You will learn about the typical architecture of databases as well as Blockchain. Problems in databases, advantages of Blockchain, and differences between databases and Blockchain are discussed.

    Module 3 - Role of Intermediaries

    • Here, you will learn about the role of intermediaries in traditional systems. You will start by comprehending the function of the intermediaries. The concept will be understood better with the help of the tourism industry example. 

    Module 4 -Blockchain Cryptography

    • Cryptography holds a significant role in Blockchain. Hence, this module focuses on introducing you to cryptography with the help of a diagrammatic example. You will go through types of cryptography in which you will learn about hashing and Merkel trees.

    Module 5 - Accounts, Blocks, Transactions and Merkle trees

    • To understand the function of a Blockchain, you must be familiar with its terminologies. This module enlightens you with the private keys, transactions, and blocks, where you will also go through the bitcoin example and the Merkel tree with a block.

    Module 6 - Consensus Mechanism

    • Once a block is confirmed in a blockchain, a fundamental mechanism comes into the picture called the consensus mechanism. This module explains consensus with a popular example called the two generals problem.  

    Module 7 - Proof of Work and Stake

    • Among the pile of proofs in Blockchain, Proof of Work and Proof of stake are the major ones. This module takes you through a thorough explanation of these two proofs. 

    Module 8 - Mechanism of Blockchain Transaction

    • This module concludes all the terminologies learned so far, and you will get a better idea of the mechanism of Blockchain transactions and transaction distribution. 

    Module 9 - Blockchain Ecosystem

    • This module explains the Blockchain ecosystem while you go through a Blockchain project. You will go through Blockchain projects like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Neo, and Hyperledger Fabric. Blockchain users, exchanges, verifiers/miners, developers, and applications are also discussed. 

    Module 10 - Why do Industries need Blockchain?

    • This module discusses various use cases of Blockchain across different industries. Current Blockchain implementations are explained along with helping you know about the Blockchain revolution so far. Additionally, you will also know about exciting disruptions that can be seen in the future.

    Module 11 - Industry challenges for Blockchain Adoption

    • It is very well known that to adopt any new technology, there are several challenges that need to be addressed. Thus, this module discusses the challenges faced by the industries regarding Blockchain adoption. You will look into the factors like energy consumption, scalability, public perception, standards, and regulations.

    Module 12 - Blockchain examples

    • This module is helpful for you to understand Blockchain better as you will be going through its various examples like Walmart food tracking and Honeywell marketplace in detail.

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