Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology
This one day seminar will provide participants with basic knowledge about blockchain technology and its uses. It includes the general functional principles of blockchains, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and decentralized applications. Furthermore, we will deal with different examples of practical application. Finally, we will go through an ideation-process and discuss as well as analyze potential blockchain use-cases for blockchain-powered applications.
Blockchain technology is considered one of the great technological advances of our time, carrying profound implications for the business world and society for tomorrow. Currently, blockchains are used predominantly as the basis for various cryptocurrencies, which have led to diverse innovations in the financial services sector. However, financial applications present only a small part of the potential of blockchains.
The main focus of this workshop is to present an in-depth coverage of blockchain technology along with most recent applications in research and industry.
Target audience:
Executives across industries who would like to get an introduction to blockchain technology.
We do not expect IT expertise and welcome curiosity for this new topic.
- Executives (CEO, CTO, etc.), managers and product owners
- Innovators
- Employees interested in blockchain technology
The results of the training:
- General awareness of blockchain technology
- High level understanding of the key components and principles of blockchain technology
- Knowledge about the use of blockchain technology in the context of different domains
- Understand the potential of the blockchain technology for your organization
Program:
- Introduction
- An historical overview
- The current state of development
- Examples of application
Methods used: Lecture with slides and further material, discussion
- Technical Basics of Blockchain Technology
- Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers
- Wallets and transactions
- Smart Contracts and decentralized applications (dApps)
- Consensus algorithms
- Security and Privacy
Methods used: Lecture with slides and further material, discussion.
- Blockchains in Practical Application – Part 1
- Overview on blockchain and smart contract platforms
- Do I need a blockchain at all?
- How to choose a blockchain platform?
Methods used: Lecture with slides and further material, discussion.
- Blockchains in Practical Application – Part 2
- Overview on blockchain and smart contract platforms
- Presentation and discussion of real-world applications using blockchain technology
- The future of blockchain
- Ideation and discussion
Methods used: Lecture with slides and further material, discussion and practical analysis in collaboration with the participants. Strategy design and evaluation.
Trainer:
Dr. Benjamin Leiding holds a PhD in computer science, works as a researcher at the University of Göttingen and published dozens of research papers in peer reviewed conferences and co-organized workshops on blockchain technology.
Moreover, he is the CEO and founder of Chaindrium, a research focused IT consulting company. Besides Chaindrium, he is involved in several other StartUps either as a Co-Founder, adviser, researcher or Chief Scientist.