The module will cover theoretical and implementation considerations in the design of a blockchain system. It will also cover practical programming and socio-technical aspects of decentralised applications built on top of blockchains. It will provide the fundamentals essential for entry into research in related fields as well as for related industry positions.
Private Study Hours: 118
Contact Hours: 32
Total Hours: 150
Main assessment methods:
2 coursework assessments, coursework 1 and coursework 2 (15 hours each) (25% each)
2 hour unseen written examination (50%)
1. "Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies", Narayanan et al, 2016. (https://bitcoinbook.cs.princeton.edu/)
2. "Principles of Blockchain Systems", Anta et al, 2021. (https://doi.org/10.2200/S01102ED1V01Y202105CSL014)
3. "Architecture for Blockchain Applications", Xu et al, 2019. (https://link-springer-com.chain.kent.ac.uk/book/10.1007%2F978-3-030-03035-3)
4. "Blockchain for Distributed Systems Security", Shetty et al, 2019. (https://ieeexplore-ieee-org.chain.kent.ac.uk/book/8693620)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1: Identify, explore and describe the core principles governing the functioning of blockchain systems
2: Analyse and critically evaluate the efficiency, security guarantees and attacks possible on blockchain systems
3: Develop programs related to blockchain systems
4: Critically analyse and evaluate blockchain systems based on socio-technical considerations
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