Please describe your proposed solution.
Learning blockchain technology is fundamental for the next generation of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM) students since they can apply this technology to improve fields such as cryptocurrency, supply chain, data management, healthcare, governance, and others. Even so, there is a lack of courses in our Brazilian institutions related to this important topic. Most students interested in learning about this technology need to dominate English and attend international online classes about this subject. This proposal aims to provide free lectures given in Portuguese for engineering and natural science students about Blockchain and Cardano from a scientific perspective.
We will offer an introductory course on Blockchain and Cardano at a Brazilian University. The classes will be part in-person at the University of Pernambuco, Brazil, and part on the online platform zoom with a total of 10 hours.
The audience will be Brazilian STEM undergraduate and graduate students, and the lecturers will be doctors in Physics.
Course: Introduction to Blockchain Technology and Cardano
syllabus:
- Introduction to blockchain technology
- Security concepts in blockchain
- Cryptology of blockchain
- Differences between the crypto networks
- Consensus on blockchain
- Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum
- Third generation blockchain
- Blockchain to improve the business
- Proof-of-work versus proof-of-stake
- Introduction to Cardano
- Decentralized application and smart contracts
- Staking and rewards
- Future perspectives
Please describe how your proposed solution will address the Challenge that you have submitted it in.
Introducing the blockchain and Cardano technologies to STEM students will ignite this field of research and its applications in our institutions, companies, startups, and communities. We believe academia is crucial for attracting new Brazilian high-qualified members to the Cardano ecosystem. Moreover, we expect these students will be multipliers of these tools inside their communities. Providing knowledge about blockchain and Cardano protocol will revolutionize how STEM students deal with challenging daily problems. This project will also help to disseminate Cardano in Latin America.
What are the main risks that could prevent you from delivering the project successfully and please explain how you will mitigate each risk?
The risk is minimal. The lecturers are highly qualified for the work. The content will be available online and with free access. The course will be disclosed to Brazilian STEM students in their native Portuguese language.