Course : Blockchain Platforms (HBCC601)

Faculty Incharge : Lifna C S

Evaluation Scheme

No	Rubrics	Marks	Document
1	End Semester Exam	60 Marks
2	Internal Assessment	20 Marks	Mid-Term Paper, Mid-Term Paper Solution
3	Continuous Assessment	20 Marks
	a. Case Study	10 Marks	List of Topics
	b. Extra Lab (Perform any 2 experiments)	10 Marks	Experiment List
	c. Multiple Choice Questions (02)	5 Marks Each
	Total Marks	100 Marks

Prerequisite: Introduction to Blockchain and Bitcoin

Module - 1: Introduction to Blockchain Platforms

• Why Blockchain Platform: Platform types, Public, Private, technology requirements for implementation.
• Introduction to Ethereum, Hyperledger, and Smart Contracts.
• Case study of blockchain Application.

Self-learning Topics: Study different applications of blockchain.

Module - 2: Public Blockchain

Introduction, Characteristics of Public Blockchain, Advantages. Examples of Public Blockchain-Bitcoin: Terminologies and Transaction, Ethereum: Smart contract, Comparison of Bitcoin and Ethereum, Other public Blockchain platforms.

Self-learning Topics: Study any one case study on a public blockchain

Module - 3: Ethereum Blockchain

Introduction, Ethereum and Its Components: Mining, Gas, Ethereum, Ether, Ethereum Virtual Machine, Transaction, Accounts. Architecture of Ethereum, Smart Contract: Remix IDE, Developing smart contracts for Ethereum blockchain, applications using smart contracts, Dapp Architecture. Types of test networks used in Ethereum, Transferring Ethers Using MetaMask, Mist Wallet, Ethereum Frameworks, Case study of Ganache for Ethereum blockchain. Ethereum 2., Concept of Beacon chain, POS (Proof of Stake), Shading of Chain

Self-learning Topics: Study case study on any Ethereum blockchain.

Module - 4: Private Blockchain

Introduction, Key Characteristics, Need for Private Blockchain. Consensus Algorithm for private Blockchain (Ex. RAFT and PAXOS), Smart Contract in Private Blockchain,

Extra Reading: Evolution of Consensus Algorithms

Self-learning Topics: Case study on private blockchain.

Module - 5: Hyperledger Blockchain

Introduction to Hyperledger, tools and frameworks, Hyperledger Fabric, Comparison between Hyperledger Fabric & Other Technologies, Distributed Ledgers. Hyperledger Fabric Architecture, Components of Hyperledger Fabric: MSP, Chain Codes, etc., Transaction Flow, Advantages of Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain, working of Hyperledger Fabric, Creating Hyperlegder network,

Self-learning Topics: Case Study

Theory: NPTEL Blockchain PPTs - Lecture 14 to 29

Module - 6: Other Blockchain platforms

Corda, Ripple, Quorum, and other emerging blockchain platforms, Case Study on any blockchain platform.

Self-learning Topics: Compare different blockchain platforms.

Text Books & References :

1. Blockchain Technology, Chandramouli Subramanian, Asha A George, Abhillash K. A and MeenaKarthikeyen, Universities press.
2. Mastering Ethereum, Building Smart Contract and Dapps, Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Dr. Gavin Wood, O'reilly.
3. Blockchain for Beginners, Yathish R and Tejaswini N, SPD
4. Blockchain Basics, A non Technical Introduction in 25 Steps, Daniel Drescher, Apress.
5. Blockchain with Hyperledger Fabric, LucDesrosiers, Nitin Gaur, Salman A. Baset, Venkatraman Ramakrishna, Packt Publishing
6. Blockchain By Example, BellajBadr, Richard Horrocks, Xun (Brian) Wu, November 2018, Implement decentralized blockchain applications to build scalable Dapps.
7. Blockchain for Business

YoutTube:

1. Vitalik explains Ethereum
2. Solidity by Example
3. Quicknode - Web3 Developer Platform

Online References

1. Hyperledger Fabric
2. Solidity
3. Metamask
4. Remix IDE
5. Summary of Top 5 Blockchain Platforms for Enterprises (Horses for Sources)
6. Top-9-blockchain-platforms-to-consider (Tech Target)
7. Blockchain-platforms (Gartner)
8. 20 Blockchain Platforms Driving the Industry
9. Top-10-blockchain-platforms-to-consider-in-2023 (Analytics Insight)
10. Top-10-blockchain-platforms-you-need-to-know-about (Blockchain Council)
11. Blockchain-platforms#blockchain-platforms-for-developers (Knowledge Hut)
12. Theory for Solidity Programming
13. Solidity Documentation
14. Solidity Quick Guide
15. How does the new Ethereum work? - Preeti Kasireddy
16. Web 3.0 - Preeti Kasireddy
17. DApp University - Gregory
18. LearnETH - Remix IDE
19. Solidity by Examples
20. Cheat Sheet for Solidity
21. Quicknode - Documentation
22. Blockchain Development & Security Course - Portland State University
23. Complete Web3 and Solidity Development Roadmap 2022 - Vittorio Rivabella

Student Project

1. Chainfy Project - Github, PPT, Video Link

Acknowledgments

• This material was prepared as a part of the Honor/Minor Degree Course - Blockchain Platforms offered by the Department of Computer Engineering, (VES Institute of Technology - An Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to the University of Mumbai) to the Third Year Students of All Branches.