Blockchain Executive Education Blockchain at Berkeley: Education Consulting UC Berkeley Email: [email protected]

Blockchain at Berkeley Universities are hubs for cutting-edge thought and visionary ideas. Premised on this idea, Blockchain at Berkeley brings together an eclectic team of individuals, ranging from computer scientists to business leaders, to develop what we see as the technology of the future: blockchain.

While still in its infancy and often misunderstood, blockchain offers the potential for massive disruption in many industries. By positioning ourselves as the bridge between academia and the public sphere, Blockchain at Berkeley provides the knowledge and education this rapidly-evolving space so desperately needs.

Organization Structure Blockchain at Berkeley is comprised of three central departments.

Consulting, relies on qualified and knowledgeable individuals to accomplish complex industrybased projects. Currently, the demand for blockchain subject matter experts far exceeds the available supply.

Education, is combating this lack of knowledge and ability head-on with the development of opensource courses and workshops.

Research and Development, strives to further establish a basis of knowledge through the development of internal projects and research initiatives. With this three-pronged approach, Blockchain at Berkeley aims to foster an ecosystem of knowledge, support for all levels of engagement, and solidify its role as a major hub of teaching and innovation in the blockchain space.

Overview Blockchain at Berkeley (B@B) will assist your company in learning about blockchain mechanics and use cases. B@B will support your company from introductory blockchain materials to in-depth education about specific technical topics. The project will be executed by a team of educators from B@B in collaboration with your company’s emerging blockchain team. The course will be closely managed following the defined scope of work and objectives.

Goals This course aims to provide the most pragmatic, comprehensive, and actionable introduction to blockchain and business possible. It is suitable for executives interested in how blockchain might benefit their company, builders ready to hit the ground running with a blockchain POC, innovators looking to see how blockchain can be applied to real world problems, or enthusiasts simply looking for a unique introduction and perspective on the industry.

Approach The B@B Blockchain and Business offering differentiates itself from others by emphasizing substance over fluff. We assume no technical or blockchain background, and have carefully designed the course to develop a strong intuition of blockchain and its applications piece by vpiece. This allows us to maintain a high volume and quality of information while still keeping the course accessible to participants of all backgrounds.

Structure B@B typically administers the course over three days, but can teach anywhere from an abridged single day course to the full three day course, or a standalone workshop by request.

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The first day introduces the technology in a way useful for business analysis, dives into example use cases spanning multiple industries, and differentiates between the current state-ofthe-art enterprise blockchain platforms and consensus algorithms.

The second day explores the vast and growing blockchain ecosystem, including a broad industry overview, an analysis of the of the new ICO business model, a primer on key infrastructural and blockchain products, recommendations on production blockchain architectures, and an overview of the laws and regulatory perspectives surrounding the space.

The last day takes all the knowledge and intuition developed thus far to hone a sharp analytical framework for blockchain in business, featuring a basic introduction to cryptography as a baseline to measure proposed blockchain use cases against, an overview of active research areas, a candid discussion of the limitations of blockchain, and a conclusion that generalizes where the core innovation of blockchain lies.

Right afterwards, there is a Use Case Brainstorming session wherein participants are encouraged to present their ideas to the lecturers and other participants as an opportunity to receive feedback and think as a group how the use case may or may not work.

Blockchain Executive Syllabus The following is the baseline syllabus; the ordering and particular topics emphasized may change depending on further review and adaptation for a particular audience. 1

Intro to Bitcoin and Blockchain • Blockchain terminology • Blockchain history • Understanding Consensus • Mental Model and Concepts • Ethereum and Smart Contracts • Basic smart contract examples

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Business Use Cases • IoT • Identity • Finance • Supply chain • Energy • Healthcare

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Enterprise Blockchain • Blockchain Types • The Platforms i. Hyperledger ii. Ripple/Stellar iii. Chain iv. JP Morgan Quorum • Consensus Algorithms i. Proof of Work ii. Proof of Stake iii. Proof of Authority iv. Classic Byzantine Fault Tolerance v. PAXOS/Raft • Choosing an algorithm

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State of the Industry • Major ecosystem players • Companies exploring blockchain today • Notable PoCs and pilot projects • Governments exploring blockchain • Research Initiatives

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ICOs and Venture Funding • Venture Capital • ICO business model

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Ecosystem Infrastructure • Using Blockchain i. Wallets ii. Smart contract UX • Building on Blockchain i. Developer tools ii. Decentralized Storage • Blockchain Products i. Identity ii. Physical Authenticity iii. Arbitration

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Implementation • Key management • Blockchain in the stack • Mobile integration and Light Clients • Oracles and External data sources • Software development risks and best practices

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Regulation and Adoption • Standardization efforts • Legality of smart contracts • Existing Laws i. KYC/AML - Know Your Customer / Anti Money Laundering laws ii. MSL - Money Transmitter License iii. NYB - New York Bitlicense iv. Money Services Businesses v. Cryptocurrency tax implications • Ethics i. Circumvention of taxes ii. Money laundering iii. Right to Erasure • National/global perspectives on blockchain i. Legality of ICOs

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Challenges to adoption - Problems to Overcome

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Cryptography Basics • Goals of cryptography • Cryptographic primitives • Example cryptography schemes • Central databases: Benefits and drawbacks • Constructing blockchain use case counterexamples

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Active Areas of Research • On-chain scaling • Off-chain scaling • TEE-based • Horizontal scaling and interoperability • "Vertical" scaling • Governance • Platform and smart contract security • Reputation • Privacy

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Challenges to Adoption • Technological Risk • Horizontal Integration • User experience • Error handling • Platform scalability • Platform security • Smart contract security • Legal uncertainty • Endpoint security • Encoding complexity

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Conclusions • Long term outlook • Moonshot Use Cases • Generalizations - When to use a blockchain? • Use case framework

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Use Case Brainstorming

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