Blockchain for Data Scientists: from Cybersecurity to Smart Contracts & Fintech Challenges

Catalog of Télécom SudParis courses

Code

IGFE CSC 7208

Level

M2

Graduate

Graduate

Semester

Fall

Domain

Informatique

Program

Programme Ingénieur

Language

Anglais/English

ECTS Credits

4

Class hours

24

Program Manager(s)

Department

  • Réseaux et Services de Télécom
  • Réseaux et Services Multimédia Mobiles

Organisation

Cours/TD/TP/projet/examen :

Content

1. Introduction
• Hash functions
• Asymmetric cryptography

2. Web2 to Web3
• DLTs & blockchain
• Fintech applications

3. Bitcoin & cryptocurrencies
• Wallets & explorers
• Addresses & transactions

4. Ethereum & Smart Contracts (SC)
• Ethereum & Distributed Networks
• Ethereum Virtual Machine
• Use Cases (Basic + Advanced)

5. Programming SCs in Solidity
• Introduction to Solidity
• Big Names
• NFTs

6. Off-chain payments
• Unspent transaction outputs
• Segwit & Taproot
• Payment channels
• Security of transactions

Assessment formula

Written test or oral presentations.