From Mining and the Blockchain to Ethereum and Smart Contracts
InstructorColt SteeleThe curriculum offers specific modules on one-way functions, SHA-256 hashing, and public key cryptography including RSA and ECDSA.
Instruction covers the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), gas mechanics, and decentralized applications.
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These 4 complementary views highlight concrete, legible examples from the course presentation.
This diagram illustrates a smart contract named LunchCoin with a total supply of 1,000 tokens, showing the distribution of 500 watermelon tokens and 500 broccoli tokens.
This visual demonstrates a cryptocurrency transfer by comparing the sending interface on one device with the received transaction details on another.
This visual explains the mechanics of The DAO Hack, illustrating how the split function was exploited to drain funds from the decentralized autonomous organization.
This schematic visualizes a smart contract interaction where an asset transfer occurs between two parties, updating the owner field on a digital deed for a property.
One sampled review suggests that evidence suggests that several links within the course resources are no longer functional.
The use of humor is noted as a potential distraction for some learners.
The curriculum aligns with the goal of understanding Bitcoin and Ethereum mechanics for all levels.
