Blockchain Technology

Complete Unit-wise notes following BCA Semester 3 syllabus

Unit 1: Introduction to Blockchain Technology

Learn the foundational concepts of blockchain, including its origin, working principles, distributed nature, features, and benefits. Understand blockchain terminology, structure, and decentralized operations.

Key Topics:

  • Introduction to Blockchain Technology
  • Origin and History of Blockchain
  • Growth and Evolution of Blockchain Technology
  • Distributed System and Ledger Concepts
  • Definition and Terminology of Blockchain
  • Peer-to-Peer and Distributed Ledger Concepts
  • Append-only Operations and Consensus Mechanisms
  • Generic Elements of Blockchain – Blocks and Chains
  • Benefits and Limitations of Blockchain
  • Tiers and Features of Blockchain
  • Types of Blockchain (Public, Private, Consortium)
  • Ledger and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
  • CAP Theorem and Blockchain Applications
  • Decentralization using Blockchain – Methods & Intermediation
  • Contest-driven Consensus Mechanisms
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Unit 2: Blockchain Technology Use Cases and Bitcoin

Explore real-world use cases of blockchain in industries such as finance, policy, and supply chain. Learn the fundamentals of Bitcoin, transactions, wallets, mining, and payment systems.

Key Topics:

  • Blockchain Technology Use Cases
  • Applications in Financial Services
  • Multinational Policy Management
  • Government Sector Implementations
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Introduction to Bitcoin
  • Bitcoin Definition and Core Concepts
  • Digital Keys and Bitcoin Transactions
  • Structure of Blockchain in Bitcoin
  • Mining Tasks and Bitcoin Network
  • Bitcoin Wallets and Payment Systems
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