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Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies (IS 2180)

Term: 2026-2027 Fall Semester

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Prerequisite(s): None.
This course covers the basic principles of blockchain and cryptocurrencies based on different scenarios. Security and privacy concerns, trade-offs between efficiency and trust, Bitcoin mining, and other related topics will be discussed. The course will also discuss the key components of designing a secure blockchain and what the possible blockchain use cases are beyond cryptos. Credit(s): 3