Blockchain Platforms and Ecosystems
Description
Comprehensive study of major blockchain platforms, their unique features, consensus mechanisms, and ecosystem characteristics.
Learning Objectives
Learners will compare and contrast major blockchain platforms including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Hyperledger, and emerging platforms, understand their architectural differences, evaluate platform selection criteria for specific use cases, and assess blockchain-as-a-service offerings for enterprise deployment.
Topics (7)
Comprehensive study of Bitcoin's technical architecture, including the UTXO transaction model, mining process, network protocols, and its evolution as digital gold and store of value.
Detailed exploration of Ethereum's architecture including the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), account-based transaction model, gas mechanics, and smart contract execution environment.
Analysis of next-generation blockchain platforms, their consensus mechanisms, scalability solutions, and specialized features addressing limitations of earlier platforms.
Comprehensive study of BaaS platforms from AWS, Microsoft Azure, IBM, and Google Cloud, including deployment models, cost considerations, and enterprise integration capabilities.
Study of interoperability protocols like Cosmos, Polkadot, and atomic swaps that enable communication and value transfer between different blockchain networks.
Comprehensive methodology for evaluating and selecting blockchain platforms considering factors like consensus mechanisms, scalability, security, governance, and ecosystem maturity.
Comprehensive analysis of Hyperledger's modular architecture, permissioned network design, chaincode development, and enterprise-focused blockchain solutions.