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Overview

Duration

9 hours

Total fee

3,493

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Intermediate

Credential

Certificate

Blockchain Platforms
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Highlights

  • Offered By University of Boffalo University at Buffalo
  • Earn a certificate from University of Boffalo
  • 20% got a pay increase or promotion
  • 23% got a tangible career benefit from this course
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What are the course deliverables?
  • This fourth course of the Blockchain specialization provides learners with an understanding of the broader blockchain ecosystem.
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  • This fourth course of the Blockchain specialization provides learners with an understanding of the broader blockchain ecosystem. Learners are introduced to other blockchain platforms, details of two decentralized application use cases, and challenges such as privacy and scalability. They are prepared to discuss permissioned blockchain architectures of Hyperledger and Microsoft Azure's blockchain as a service model and analyze the Augur and Grid+ decentralized application platforms. Course material includes emerging alternative decentralization models such as IPFS and Hashgraph, challenges in broader blockchain adoption, and continuous improvement solutions.

Blockchain Platforms
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Curriculum

Week-1-Permissioned Blockchains

Intro: Permissioned Blockchains

Hyperledger (Part 1)

Hyperledger (Part 2)

Fabric Services

Fabric Model & Functions (Part 1)

Fabric Model & Functions (Part 2)

Composer

Composer (Demo) (Part 1)

Composer (Demo) (Part 2)

Composer (Demo) (Part 3)

Microsoft Azure

Week-2-Decentralized Applications Platforms

Intro: Decentralized Application Platforms

Augur (Part 1)

Augur (Part 2)

Grid+ (Part 1)

Grid+ (Part 2)

Week-3-Challenges & Solutions

Introduction: Challenges & Solutions

Consensus

Scalability

Privacy & Confidentiality

Escrow & Multi-sig

Week-4-Alternative Decentralized Solutions

Intro: Alternative Decentralized Solutions

Interplanetary File System (Part 1)

Interplanetary File System (Part 2)

Interplanetary File System (Demo)

Hashgraph (Part 1)

Hashgraph (Part 2)

Blockchain: Social Imperative

Practitioner's Perspective: Market Adoption

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