Introduction

Learn how to develop your own blockchain cryptocurrency using the JavaScript programming language to apply cryptographic hashing against a series of records. Throughout this five day short course, you will explore fundamental blockchain concepts such as proof-of-work, as well as using Node.js, WebSockets and elliptic cryptography to construct your peer-to-peer network.

A blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that enables secure and transparent record-keeping of digital transactions across a network of computers. It was originally designed to underpin the cryptocurrency Bitcoin but has since found applications in various industries beyond finance.

The benefit to having a truly immutable ledger made possible with blockchain technology, is the development of applications that are decentralized, transparent and secure, for sectors such as supply chain management, healthcare, real estate, identity verification, and many others.