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09:00
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Registration and coffee
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09:30
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Session 1: An overview of Blockchain technology
- Introduction and overview of the training course
- Bitcoin: bringing blockchain into the spotlight
- An overview of the circumstances in which blockchain was able to thrive
- The scope and reach of this technology; ICOs, Smart Contracts and Distributed Ledgers
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10:30
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Coffee break
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10:45
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Session 2: Cryptography: a beginner’s guide
- Introduction to the technology behind blockchain
- Explanation of basic cryptographic processes
- Definition of ‘hashing’ and understanding of the process
- Understanding of the use of forking to respond to ledger hacks
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12:00
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Lunch
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13:00
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Session 3: The Blockchain Game
- Hands-on application of cryptography to a real-life blockchain
- Successfully mining cryptocurrency
- Understanding of how to approve transactions on a ledger
- Contextualisation of the difficulties in mining and approving transactions
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14:00
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Coffee break
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14:15
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Session 4: Regulation of Blockchain
- Introduction to current regulatory initiatives: regulatory sandboxes in focus
- The ‘state of the art’ for regulators
- Current challenges for regulators
- Practical discussion on how challenges can be overcome
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15:15
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Coffee break
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15:30
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Session 5: Use-cases and application
- Overview of ICOs and blockchain solutions in the market
- In-depth reviews of current players: strengths and pitfalls
- Identification of gaps in the market for blockchain solutions
- Understanding of drawbacks and limitations of blockchain as a solution
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16:30
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Coffee break
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16:45
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Session 6: Course Conclusion: the scope of Blockchain
- Recap the basis of blockchain technology
- Review key takeaways of the day
- Conceptualise future applications for blockchain technology
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17:30
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End of course
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