Introduction to Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technology

About Introduction to Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technology

| Understand the technology that is revolutionizing the fundamental ways we interact with each other and organizations on the internet.

This course will get your feet wet with all things Blockchain - and how it is currently being applied to your everyday life without you even knowing. We'll dig deep into what makes a Blockchain, how it's different from a regular database, and how it will change the world. We'll also explore possible careers and advancements in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology. Finally, we will interact with some public and private Blockchains for you to gain experience with the technology and visualize how it works.

There will be some brief setup you will be asked to do a week before the class. If any issues arise, the instructor will be available to help you through the process before the course begins.

| Audience

This course is designed for someone with a growing interest in the inner workings of Bitcoin, Ethereum, cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain technology. Potential Crypto investors, curious developers, Founders, and knowledge seekers will all benefit greatly from this course. No prior development experience is needed.

| Course Takeaways

• Explore the purpose and use-cases of Blockchains & Distrubuted Ledger Tech including: Bitcoin, Ethereum, NEO, NEM, IOTA, Hyperledger, Corda, and Quorum to name a few

• Learn about solutions such as Lightning Network and Plasma that are being developed to speed up Blockchains to match Visa/MC Transaction speeds

• Look into the pros and cons of these technologies, as well as where people are currently innovating

| About The Instructor

Gurinder Bhangoo has been heavily involved in Cryptocurrencies since he mined his first Bitcoin transaction in 2013. Currently, he is the Director of Blockchain Technology for Fair Trade - who have developed a Ride-sharing app that utilizes a forked Ethereum Blockchain. His first Blockchain presentation was held at the Sunnyvale Plug & Play Tech Center back in 2014. Currently, Gurinder is teaching Ethereum Smart Contracts on the road (with Blockchain Innovation Lab) for Developers, Managers, & Enterprises. His knowledge of multiple Blockchains is invaluable for people who are trying to cut through the noise in this rapidly growing industry.

He is actively developing two Mobile DApps “BlockSteps” & “MarketMe”, which are both built on Ethereum Blockchains. Gurinder’s teaching philosophy mirrors that of the Innovation Lab's - encouraging student engagement and providing real-world examples to help his peers learn faster and more efficiently than they would in a traditional education style.

| What Should I Bring?

Please bring your laptop or tablet to the workshop for maximum productivity.

If you have any questions about our course, please contact (510) 557-2282 or email us at hello@peerbuds.com. We are happy to help!

Due to limited space, please purchase your ticket ahead of time to be able to attend this workshop.