Cryptographic Foundations
Description
Essential cryptographic principles and techniques that secure blockchain networks and enable trustless transactions.
Learning Objectives
Learners will master fundamental cryptographic concepts including hash functions, public-private key cryptography, digital signatures, and Merkle trees, enabling them to understand and implement secure blockchain systems and evaluate cryptographic security measures in blockchain applications.
Topics (6)
Detailed exploration of public-private key pairs, elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), key generation, and wallet address derivation in blockchain systems.
Comprehensive study of digital signature algorithms (ECDSA, RSA), signature generation and verification processes, and their critical role in blockchain transaction authentication.
Detailed study of Merkle tree construction, root calculation, proof verification, and their use in blockchain for efficient transaction verification and light client implementations.
Specialized study of ECC curves used in blockchain (secp256k1), key generation algorithms, and the mathematical foundations enabling secure and efficient cryptographic operations.
Exploration of cutting-edge cryptographic techniques like zk-SNARKs, zk-STARKs, ring signatures, and stealth addresses that enhance privacy and scalability in blockchain systems.
Comprehensive study of cryptographic hash functions, their properties (deterministic, avalanche effect, irreversible), and specific applications in blockchain systems like block hashing and proof-of-work mining.