Blockchain Foundation + Examen

Deze certificering is op maat gemaakt voor professionals in zowel business als IT die een professionele rol hebben, of willen hebben, in blockchain als een cryptografische en slimme contractoplossing.

Na afloop van dit trainingstraject, kan men

• Uitleggen hoe een blockchain werkt
• Identificeer de rol van een knooppunt in een netwerk
• Onderscheid maken tussen publieke, private en hybride blockchain
• Uitleggen hoe cryptografie, private en publieke sleutels en hashes in een blockchain worden gebruikt.
• Identificeer de voor- en nadelen van verschillende consensusalgoritmen
• Beschrijf mogelijke toepassingen voor een blockchain met betrekking tot de identiteit.
• Beschrijf de rol die een blockchain kan spelen in de supply chain.
• Maak een onderscheid tussen blockchain netwerken
• Identificeer de mogelijkheden om een blockchain te combineren met internet of dingen (IoT) of artificial intelligence (AI).
• Leg het gebruik van blockchain technologie voor de bescherming van intellectuele eigendomsrechten (IP) en voorzorg uit.

Blockchain Basics

 - Blockchain Technology

• explain how a blockchain works.
• explain what a node is
• identify the role of a node in a network.
• explain what tokens are.
• differentiate between public, private and hybrid blockchains.

- Additional Blockchain Elements

• explain how cryptography is used in a blockchain.
• explain how private and public keys are used in a blockchain.
• explain how hashes are used in a blockchain.
• explain the purpose ledgers have in a blockchain.
• explain the role mining has in a blockchain.

- Structure of a Blockchain Network

• recognize the types of consensus algorithms from a description.
• identify advantages and disadvantages of different consensus algorithms. 

Blockchain Challenges

- Challenges for a Blockchain

• identify blockchain vulnerabilities.
• identify the risks community fractures and feuds pose to a blockchain.
• identify the risks fraud and scams pose to a blockchain.

- Blockchain Risk Mitigation

• explain how the additional blockchain elements can be used to mitigate blockchain risks.
• explain the role of the public witness in a blockchain.

Applications of a Blockchain

- Blockchain Use Case

• explain in which scenarios a blockchain is useful.

- Blockchain Technology Supporting Businesses

• explain how cryptocurrencies are used.
• identify the blockchain technology used in a scenario.
• differentiate between blockchain networks.
  

- Blockchain Technology Supporting People

• explain the use of smart contracts.
• explain the use of decentralized applications (DApps).
• explain the role of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) and sophisticated smart contracts.
  

- Expanding Blockchain Applications

• describe possible applications for a blockchain with regard to identity.
• identify the possibilities of combining a blockchain with internet of things (IoT) or artificial intelligence (AI).
• identify the use of decentralized marketplaces and exchanges facilitated by blockchain technology.

- Blockchain and the World Economy

• describe the role a blockchain can play in the supply chain.
• describe the role a blockchain can play in cross-border money transfers.

 Blockchain Innovations

- Innovations in Blockchain Technology

• explain what digital fiat currency and disruption in banking and currency are.
• explain how blockchain technology can change insurance.
• explain the use of blockchain technology for the protection of intellectual property rights (IP) and provenance.
• explain how blockchain technology may change governments.
• identify applications for blockchain technology in e-mail and the trust layer for the internet.

Een specifieke vooropleiding is niet vereist.

Andere Blockchain trainingen die minder technisch van aard zijn:

• BCA, Blockchain Awareness
• BCL, Blochain Lead