Computer Science

Blockchain

Blockchain

Common sub-topics include cryptocurrencies, cryptography and distributed consensus. By learning Blockchain, you can understand how these systems work and how to engineer secure software that interacts with a blockchain system like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Prerequisites

Studying Blockchain usually requires background in Computer Systems and Computer Programming. Knowledge of Cryptography is usually recommended.

Principles of Blockchains

Princeton University

Fall 2022

This course by Princeton University provides a full-stack design overview of blockchains, focusing on Bitcoin's design, scaling strategies, and additional considerations such as privacy and finality. It features a practical approach, with students implementing a Bitcoin client in Rust by the end of the course.

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COS 473: Elements of Decentralized Finance

Princeton University

Spring 2023

This Princeton University course presents an interdisciplinary approach to understanding DeFi. It introduces various financial instruments enabled by blockchains and provides a hands-on experience interacting with Ethereum's testnet. Topics covered include token transfers, market-making, oracles, and DAOs.

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CS 294-163: Secure Systems from Decentralized Trust

UC Berkeley

Fall 2022

This graduate seminar focuses on the development of secure systems built from decentralized trust, including end-to-end encryption systems and secure collaborative learning. It requires a solid introduction to cryptography and systems. Topics include blockchain, smart contracts, and zero-knowledge proofs, among others.

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CS 251 Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technologies

Stanford University

Fall 2022

Stanford's course covers a wide spectrum of blockchain and cryptocurrency concepts, focusing on technical aspects and engineering secure software. Bitcoin and Ethereum are the main case studies, and the course delves into numerous applications, including DeFi, NFTs, and privacy on the blockchain.

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