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In this Introduction to Blockchain and Corda training course, we introduce the fundamentals of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. We will discuss when to apply these approaches to existing or greenfield architectures.
Attendees will be able to see the power of the approach by building and working with a simple blockchain from scratch. With this context, we will move on to discuss the Bitcoin network and currency in detail and the design choices that it makes.
The second half of the course introduces the Corda distributed ledger and distributed apps. These are written either in Java or Kotlin, so we briefly introduce this up-and-coming language with a lab-driven approach.
We discuss the Corda ledger, shared facts and CorDapps before turning to the transaction lifecycle and flow. Finally, we look at Corda nodes and operation aspects of running a Corda network and private distributed ledger.

Software Spec

You will be required to bring a laptop to attend this course. Your laptop will need to be preloaded with an IDE (ideally Java 8) and the ability to install new software.

Target Audience

Experienced programmers in a OO language (ideally Java or Javascript). Also suitable for architects or lead developers who are investigating suitability of blockchains.

Attendee Requirements

Attendees must already be experienced programmers. Any knowledge of blockchains, cryptography or cryptocurrencies is a notable advantage.

Course Outline

A: Blockchain Bootcamp

1. Fundamental Concepts

Hashing
Public Key cryptography
Hash chaining (e.g. Git)
Cryptographic glossary

2. An introductory blockchain

Append-only ledgers
Proof of work and difficulty
Specification for a simple example – FirstBlockchain

Lab: Build & implement FirstBlockchain

Lab: Try to forge entries in someone else’s implementation of FirstBlockchain

B. Bitcoin

1. Bitcoin concepts

Full nodes, mining and PoW
Addresses, wallets & client tools

Lab: Setting up Bitcoin Wallets

Exchanges
Economics of Bitcoin
Criticism
Future Directions

C. R3 Corda

1. Core Corda Concepts

Introduction to Kotlin

Lab: Introduction to Kotlin

Shared facts and agreements on the ledger
CorDapps

2. Corda Smart Contracts

Simple smart contracts
Transaction Lifecycle
Flows

Lab: Writing a Corda smart contract

3. Running a Corda network

Corda Nodes
Corda Network

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