Throughout these 12 sessions, we will cover:

• – Blockchain Fundamentals

• – Cryptographic Principles

• – Decentralization and Consensus

• – Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications (DApps)
• – Use Cases Across Industries

This master class is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of blockchain, one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to expand your skill set, an entrepreneur interested in innovative applications, or simply curious about the mechanics behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, this course will give you the knowledge to grasp blockchain fundamentals, explore its many applications, and leverage its potential.

Dr. Roman Beck is the Chester B. Slade endowed chair at the Computer Information Systems Department at Bentley University. His research focuses on blockchain economics and distributed ledger technologies, examining their impact on economic systems and governance. He received an honorary doctorate from West University Timisoara in 2023 for his contributions to crypto and ledger research. Dr. Beck serves as senior editor for several leading information systems journals, including JAIS, MISQE, and BISE, while advising various corporate and government organizations.

Introduction to Master Class

The Blockchain Master Class is comprised of five modules
covering various topics and chapters.

1. Blockchain Technical Foundations

• 1.1 Introduction
  
  1.2 Blocks
  
  1.3 Nodes and Chains
  
  1.4 Consensus

2. Blockchain, Smart Contracts and Tokens

• 2.1 Tokens
  
  2.2 Wallets
  
  2.3 Decentralized Identity
  
  2.4 Smart Contracts, dApps and DAO

3. Blockchain Governance and Decentralized Organizations

• 3.1 Blockchain Governance
  
  3.2 Incentives
  
  3.3 Complex Systems
  
  3.4 Organizations

4. Blockchain Challenges and Ethical Considerations

• 4.1 Blockchain Vulnerabilities
  
  4.2 Risks and Risk Mitigation
  
  4.3 Standards
  
  4.4 Legal Aspects
  
  4.5 Blockchain Ethics

5. Blockchain Opportunities and New Economic Models

• 5.1 Market Engineering
  
  5.2 Blockchain Goods
  
  5.3 Blockchain, AI and IoT
  
  5.4 Blockchain for Good