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B.Tech CSE with specialization in Blockchain

Blockchain is a revolutionary technology that enables peer-to-peer transfer of digital assets without any intermediaries and is predicted to be just as impactful as the Internet.  It is a software platform where one can store, send and receive digital cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin. McKinsey Report stated the major developments in the bitcoin industry along-with the reason behind popularity of Blockchain technology. As per IDC’s records, global investments on Blockchain is forecast to reach $11.7 billion in 2022 and will outstrip $3.1Tn by 2030. Blockchain technology has managed to penetrate and transform the primary industry sectors like healthcare, finance, and banking.  In future, it will eradicate the role of mediators in several key areas to bring efficiency, transparency and eliminate corruption at the highest level. Many of the Indian banks have already adopted a host of blockchain-based applications such as invoice processing, discounting, eKYC, document authentication, verification using e-signatures, etc. Specialization in Blockchain technology will equip students with key concepts and developments around cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger systems. It will develop a basic understanding of Blockchain technology and the mechanics behind it. It will also include some of the Blockchain use cases in technology, business and enterprise products.

Learning outcomes of this track: 

By the end of this course, students will:

• Gain insights about fundamental Blockchain concepts and its underlying mechanism.
• Implement the workflow behind bitcoin and various consensus mechanisms.
• Design and implement smart contracts.
• Develop decentralized applications on the Blockchain.
• Identify and analyse the on-going application models in in