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Advanced School for Computing and Imaging (ASCI)

ASCI office
Delft University of Technology
Building 28, room 04.E120
Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6
2628 XE – DELFT, The Netherlands

E: asci-office@tudelft.nl
P: +31 15 27 88032

Visiting hours office
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 – 15:00

Directions

The ASCI office is located at the Delft University of Technology campus.  It is easily accessible by bicycle, public transport and car. The numbers of buildings can help you find your way around the campus. Make sure you remember the name and building number of your destination.

Contact us at +31 15 278 8032 or send us an email at asci-office@tudelft.nl

A27 Fundamentals and Design of Blockchain-based Systems

A27 - Fundamentals and Design of Blockchain-based Systems

Year January 22-26, 2024
ECTS  4
Registration  click here

Contents:

Blockchain is a unique technology in its combination of potentially very wide applicability and its foundation in fundamental concepts of computer science. There is seemingly no limit to the set of applications proposed for the blockchain, ranging from fintech through passports to humanitarian aid. On the other hand, blockchain technology is closely tied to fundamental topics such as consensus and scalability in distributed systems. The last several years have seen a flurry of activity in attempts to develop and apply blockchain technology and in research on variations and improvements of the blockchain supporting the original bitcoin cryptocurrency.  This course consists ofLectures on

Lectures on:

  1. blockchain technology from an engineering perspective
  2. the fundamental notions of consensus in distributed systems and state machine replication that underly blockchain technology
  3. the usage of blockchain technology to create alternatives to central platforms such as Youtube, eBay, Airbnb, and Uber for connecting people, facilitating transactions, and creating trust
  4. scalability of blockchains, sidechains, payment channels, and common attacks.
  5. daily lab sessions in which you will design and implement a blockchain from scratch in teams of two. Your blockchain will have its own functional cryptocurrency, payment channels, and defences against common attacks.

Teachers:

  • Jérémie Decouchant (TU Delft, coordinator)
  • Johan Pouwelse (TU Delft)
  • Stefanie Roos (TU Delft)
  • Can Umut Ileri (IOTA)

Lab assistants:

  • Bulat Nasrulin (TU Delft)
  • Rowdy Chotkan (TU Delft)
  • Shen Yu (TU Delft)

Course and lab schedule:

 Not known yet.

Responsible Lecturer

- Jeremie Decouchant (TU Delft, coordinator)
- Johan Pouwelse (TU Delft)
- Stefanie Roos (TU Delft)
- Can Umut Ileri (IOTA)

Education Period:

January 22-26, 2024

Program will follow soon