P2P systems and blockchain technologies

This course is concentrated on peer-to-peer and blockchain technologies, their technical details and use-cases appearing on the market. The core contents include the following:

Basic building blocks of P2P systems

• P2P vs. client/server architectures
• Evolution of P2P systems
• Searching for shared resources
• DHT mechanisms

Blockchain technologies

• Blockchain concept
• Blockchain applications and use-cases
• Cryptocurrencies
• BitCoin in detail
• Smart contracts
• Blockchain as a service

Course material

Lecture and other recordings as well as other materials like lecture notes, example problems etc available on the course platform.

Completion methods

• Exam
• Homework

The course contains scheduled lectures and/or other learning events, however, the course can also be studied in self-studying manner.

More information in the Tampere University study guide.

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