Blockchain for research
This course is a work-in-progress If you would find this kind of content interesting please contact us sih.info@sydney.edu.au and we can work on developing it further.
Synopsis: This course is aimed at researchers who want to learn more about blockchain and how it could be used in their science.
Target audience: Anyone wanting to know about the technical aspects of blockchain.
Follow-on courses: This course is part of the SIH Training Series.
Recorded Lesson: Coming soon!
Prerequisites
You should have a modern computer with a steady internet connection. Competency on the Unix/Linux command line or any programming skills will be helpful, but not necessary.
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Schedule
| Setup | Install software and data needed to begin the lesson | |
| 00:00 | 1. Intro to SIH | Who are the Sydney Informatics Hub |
| 00:05 | 2. Blockchain for Beginners |
What is a Blockcahin?
How is that related to a Bitcoin? What is a Smart Contract? |
| 00:15 | 3. Write your own Crypto | How do I write my own cryptocurrency? |
| 00:40 | 4. An employment contract example | What can you include in a smart-contract? |
| 01:05 | Finish |
The actual schedule may vary slightly depending on the topics and exercises chosen by the instructor.