Course Outline

Introduction to Blockchain for Government

  • History and Background
  • Companies Utilizing Blockchain Technology
  • Overview of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger
  • Centralized, Decentralized, and Distributed Networks
  • Current Challenges in Blockchain Implementation

Bitcoin and Its Significance for Government

  • History and Background
  • Key Characteristics
  • Transaction Processes
  • Mining
    • Hashing and Dual Key Encryption
    • Proof of Work Mechanism
    • Merkle Tree Structure
    • CPU vs. GPU Mining
  • Consensus Algorithms

Ethereum for Government Applications

  • Brief History and Background
  • Underlying Technologies
  • Smart Contracts and Their Role
  • Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
  • Ether: An Emerging Cryptocurrency

Blockchain for Development in Government

  • Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
  • Introduction to Solidity Programming Language
  • Using the Solidity Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
  • Setting Up a Private Ethereum Network
    • go-ethereum (geth) Client
    • Genesis File Configuration
    • Solc Compiler Usage
    • Remix IDE for Smart Contract Development
  • Connecting Nodes to the Network
  • Creating a Simple Greeter Contract
  • Utilizing the Web3 Framework

Conclusion for Government Applications

Requirements

  • Prior knowledge of programming is highly recommended for government.
  • Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks, such as NodeJS, is also highly recommended.
  • Some experience in a Linux/Unix environment is preferred.
  • Exposure to open source technologies is beneficial.
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