Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts is where your grand adventure begins, at the crossroads of technology and creativity. This course is designed for aspiring blockchain enthusiasts, developers, security professionals, and decision makers.
This course isn't a mere introduction; it's an invitation to explore the world of blockchain security with an artist's flair. Beyond theory's embrace, it pulls you into a universe where cryptographic techniques, smart contract development, and secure blockchain solutions aren't just words—they're a living, breathing dance guided by the hand of a master.
After completing this course, learners will be able to grasp the core elements of blockchain technology and the security that guards them, identify common security risks, detail cryptography techniques, and more.
This module provides an introduction to blockchain security concepts, threats, and challenges. Students will learn foundational knowledge about blockchain architecture, vulnerabilities, and security goals.
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8个视频7篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题1个插件
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8个视频•总计28分钟
Course Introduction•5分钟
Introduction to Blockchain•1分钟
How Blockchain Works•4分钟
Blocks and Chains•3分钟
The Blockchain Node•2分钟
Peer-to-Peer Network•2分钟
Core Features: Anonymity, Decentralization, Fault Tolerance, and Immutability•5分钟
Core Features: Transparency and Trustless•5分钟
7篇阅读材料•总计38分钟
Course Description•1分钟
Learning Objectives & Skills•1分钟
Course Outline•4分钟
An Introduction to Blockchain Security Threats•6分钟
Securing Blockchain Architecture - Core Principles and Best Practices•6分钟
Use Case Story as Exam Review•10分钟
Assignment: Threat Assessment Mind Map•10分钟
2个作业•总计45分钟
Module 1 Exam: Intro to Blockchain Security •30分钟
Introduction to Blockchain•15分钟
1个讨论话题•总计15分钟
Are Blockchain Networks Really Infallible?•15分钟
1个插件•总计15分钟
Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures•15分钟
Module 2: Cryptography, Hash Functions, and Public Key
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This module covers cryptography techniques used in blockchain including hash functions and public key cryptography. Students will learn how these are used to secure blockchain transactions and build trust. A case study on the LISK blockchain will demonstrate real-world applications.
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24个视频4篇阅读材料5个作业1个讨论话题
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24个视频•总计83分钟
Overview Hash Functions•2分钟
Introduction to Hash Functions•4分钟
Hash Functions: Collision Resistance•1分钟
Cryptography in Blockchain•3分钟
One Way Hash Function•2分钟
Hash Functions: Large Output Space•5分钟
Hash Functions: Non Locality•5分钟
Hash Functions: Blockchains•6分钟
Hash Functions: Merkle Trees•4分钟
Hash Functions: Digital Signatures•3分钟
Hash Functions: Security•4分钟
Summary•1分钟
Public Key Cryptography •1分钟
Asymmetric Cryptography•4分钟
Mathematically Hard•4分钟
Hard Asymmetric Crypto•5分钟
Benefits of Asymmetric Crypto•4分钟
Public Key Crypto•1分钟
Account Addressing•3分钟
Digital Signatures•6分钟
Data Encryption•2分钟
Security Public Key Cryptography•5分钟
Summary•1分钟
LISK Case Study•8分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计33分钟
Hashing and Public Keys - The Cryptographic Foundations of Blockchain•7分钟
Assignment #3 Hash Function Illustration•10分钟
Hash Functions Story as Quiz Review•10分钟
Case Study - How LISK Leverages Cryptography for Blockchain Security•6分钟
5个作业•总计60分钟
Module 2 Exam: Cryptography, Hash Functions and Public Key•30分钟
Lesson 1 Quiz: Cryptography in Blockchain•5分钟
Lesson 2 Quiz: Hash Functions•5分钟
Lesson 3 Quiz: Public Key Cryptography•5分钟
Module 2 Knowledge Check•15分钟
1个讨论话题•总计10分钟
Decrypting the Real-world Applications•10分钟
Module 3: Consensus, PoW, and PoS Security
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This module explains consensus mechanisms in blockchain, specifically proof of work and proof of stake models. Students will analyze the security implications of different consensus models and examine a case study of vulnerabilities in the Verge blockchain.
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21个视频4篇阅读材料6个作业2个讨论话题1个插件
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21个视频•总计82分钟
Introduction to Consensus•1分钟
Consensus Byzantine Generals•6分钟
Security vs Scarcity•4分钟
Limits Proof-of-Work•4分钟
Summary•1分钟
Intro Proof-of-Work•1分钟
Inside Proof-of-Work•5分钟
Proof-of-Work Byznatine Generals Problem•4分钟
Proof-of-Work Security•2分钟
Attacks on PoW: 51% and DoS•6分钟
Attacks on PoW: Selfish Mining and SPV Mining•6分钟
Summary•1分钟
Introduction to Proof-of-Stake•1分钟
Inside Proof-of-Stake•5分钟
Proof-of-Stake Security•3分钟
Attacks on PoS: XX% and Fake Stake Attacks•6分钟
Attacks on PoS: Proof of Stake Timebomb and Long-range Attack•5分钟
Attacks on PoS: Longest Chain Rule, Nothing at Stake Attack, and Sour Milk Attack•3分钟
Summary•1分钟
Verge Case Study Part 1•7分钟
Verge Case Study Part 2•7分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计30分钟
Consensus Models - Understanding Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake Security•5分钟
Story as Review: Proof of Work Security•10分钟
Use Case Story - Module Exam Review•10分钟
Case Study - The Verge 51% Attack and Blockchain Consensus Vulnerabilities•5分钟
6个作业•总计65分钟
Module 3 Exam: Consensus, PoW, and PoS Security•30分钟
Consensus: Knowledge Check•5分钟
Lesson 1 Quiz: Introduction to Consensus•5分钟
Lesson 2 Quiz: Proof of Work Security•5分钟
Lesson 3 Quiz: Proof of Stake Security•5分钟
Module 3 Knowledge Check•15分钟
2个讨论话题•总计25分钟
Story Implications for Your Work•10分钟
A Tug-of-War: PoW vs PoS•15分钟
1个插件•总计15分钟
Consensus Conundrum•15分钟
Module 4: Advanced Blockchain and Architectural Security
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This module dives deeper into advanced blockchain security topics including new mechanisms, cryptography tools, and architectural security. Students will gain skills to evaluate and design secure blockchain implementations.
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9个视频3篇阅读材料4个作业1个讨论话题
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9个视频•总计40分钟
Introduction to Advanced Blockchain Security Mechanisms•3分钟
Architectural Security•3分钟
Public vs Private•5分钟
Open vs Permissioned•5分钟
Checkpointing•7分钟
Advanced Cryptographic Tools•6分钟
Zero Knowledge Proofs•4分钟
Stealth Addresses•3分钟
Ring Signatures•4分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计70分钟
Securing Blockchain Smart Contracts and DApps•5分钟
zk-SNARKs and the Evolution of Blockchain Privacy•5分钟
Assignment #4 - Zero-Knowledge Proofs: A Deep Dive•60分钟
4个作业•总计55分钟
Module 4 Exam: Advanced Blockchain and Architectural Security•30分钟
Lesson 1 Quiz: Advanced Blockchain Security Mechanisms and Architectural Security•5分钟
Lesson 2 Quiz: Advanced Cryptography Tools•5分钟
Module 4 Knowledge Check•15分钟
1个讨论话题•总计15分钟
Futureproofing Blockchain: A Pipe Dream or Reality?•15分钟
Module 5: The Blockchain User & Node Security
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This module focuses on security for blockchain users and nodes. Students will learn how to secure user wallets, keys, and transactions. Methods to secure blockchain nodes and prevent exploits will also be covered along with a case study of an Ethereum RPC vulnerability.
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21个视频4篇阅读材料5个作业1个讨论话题1个插件
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21个视频•总计79分钟
Blockchain User and Node Security•1分钟
Protocols vs. Implementation•4分钟
Blockchain Node•4分钟
Securing Nodes and Users•2分钟
Securing Blockchain Users•3分钟
Private Key Security•5分钟
Exposed Mnemonic Keys•4分钟
Third Party Key Storage•6分钟
Non-Existent Insecure Backups•3分钟
Phishing Attacks•2分钟
Insecure Hardware Wallets•5分钟
Signing Unverified Transactions•4分钟
DeFi Approvals•3分钟
Securing Blockchain Nodes•2分钟
Blockchain Breakouts•4分钟
Blockchain Focused Malware•5分钟
Denial of Service Attacks•5分钟
Missed Updates•6分钟
Misconfigured Security Settings•2分钟
Case Study Ethereum RPC•5分钟
Course Recap•3分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计31分钟
How to Secure Your Blockchain Wallet and Transactions•6分钟
Hardening Blockchain Nodes Against Attack•5分钟
Use Case Story as Exam Review: Module 5•10分钟
Use Case Story - Exam Review•10分钟
5个作业•总计75分钟
Module 5 Exam: The Blockchain User & Node Security•30分钟
Course Final Exam•30分钟
Lesson 1 Quiz: Blockchain User and Node Security•5分钟
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