Information Systems Program
INFO 7520: Engineering of Advanced Cryptocurrency Systems
Lecture - 4 credits
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- Addresses programming and information systems aspects of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
- Topics covered include fundamentals of bitcoin mining, the theory of distributed consensus, principles of strong anonymity and untraceability, smart contract security, and peer-to-peer networking.
- Offers students an opportunity to learn about current developments in, and challenges facing, the use of cryptocurrencies in terms of the computing platform and systems integration.
- Students also have an opportunity to gain practical experience through challenging programming projects.
Addresses programming and information systems aspects of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Show more.
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