A cryptocurrency is a digital currency that operates on a decentralized network without the need for a central authority. Transactions are verified through a digital ledger using cryptography, eliminating the need for traditional intermediaries like banks. Cryptocurrencies are not physical and are typically created through decentralized control, with Bitcoin being the first and most well-known example. As of March 2022, there were over 9,000 cryptocurrencies in existence.
Stanford University
Fall 2022
Stanford's course covers a wide spectrum of blockchain and cryptocurrency concepts, focusing on technical aspects and engineering secure software. Bitcoin and Ethereum are the main case studies, and the course delves into numerous applications, including DeFi, NFTs, and privacy on the blockchain.
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Fall 2022
A graduate-level course surveying modern topics in computer systems security, including secure messaging, blockchain, hardware security, and secure federated computation. It requires completion of CS 162 and CS 161 or equivalent for enrollment.
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Winter 2023
This course examines the intersections of philosophy, public policy, social science, and engineering in the context of recent computing technology and platforms. Key areas of focus include algorithmic decision-making, data privacy, AI, the influence of private computing platforms, and issues of diversity in tech. Students need to have completed CS106A.
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