Courses

Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain 

1. Introduction to Blockchain,
2. Outline Token Classification
3. Introduce Major Platforms
4. Outline the Blockchain Ecosystem and some of the current challenges.

Module 2: Technical Foundations of Blockchain

1. Explore the blockchain trilemma, layers, and limitations of the blockchain ecosystem.
2. Review the scalability trilemma interpreting and analyzing it via the description of different types of blockchain platforms and layers.
3. Explain consensus mechanisms in relation to security, scalability and decentralization.
4. Describe Hashing, Mining, and Cryptography

Module 3: DeFi, and the Role of Blockchain in Payments

1. Summarize the background to blockchain and digital assets and financial applications
2. Explain Central Bank Digital Currencies and the current state
3. Summarize the use of stablecoins
4. Examine the leading blockchain protocols relevant to DeFi will be provided
5. Explain the difference between centralized and decentralized exchanges
6. Compare and contrast DeFi and CeFi.

Module 4: DAOs – Code Governed Organisations

1. Explain Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and how they are used in DeFi applications.
2. Explore the Governance challenges of DAOs and how they are being addressed.
3. Understand the risks and opportunities of this emerging form of code-led governance.

Module 5: Non-Fungible Tokens

1. Explain NFTs and how to make them, why they have become popular
2. Describe the sectors that are deploying NFTs.
3. Consider opportunities and risks.
4. Explore future use cases of NFTs in the financial sector.

Module 6: Metaverse and Web 3.0

1. Describe the four main proponents of Metaverse development
2. Demonstrate through use cases, the sectors that are adopting Metaverse
3. Explain specific applications of Metaverse for industry segments
4. Describe the key risks and ethical issues of the Metaverse

Module 7: Applications and Impact of Blockchain in Banking and Finance

1. Describe how tokenisation will transform industries.
2. Examine case studies in Banking and Financial Services.
3. Review risks and opportunities in Banking and Finance

Module 8: Regulatory and Policy Considerations

1. Explain the current regulatory landscape
2. Review Smart-Contract Risk
3. Review Governance Risk
4. Review Regulatory Risk
5. Outline elements of a regulatory framework for digital assets

Module 9:Top 10 Challenges

1. Discuss and review the top challenges for Blockchain and Digital Assets
2. Explore ways to mitigate and manage those challenges

Module 10: Risks and Opportunities of New Technologies

1. Summarize the key learnings of the Program
2. Synthesize the key risks of Blockchain and Digital Assets
3. Outline the key risks for Blockchain and Digital Assets
4. Suggest areas of focus for future exploration and research