Blockchain Tutorials
- The intent of this mini-website is to provide tutorials on blockchain technology that is currently a work-in-progress.
- Because of the profound and broad implications of blockchain technology, the IEEE has their website located at: Home – IEEE Blockchain Technical Community
- The IEEE Pikes Peak Section has hosted blockchain technologies during the past several years, hosted by Dr John Santiago, that can be found here at our website but you need to scroll down the page to find them. In the near future, these webinar sessions will have their own dedicated webpage.
- IEEE Learning Library has some videos of beginning and advanced topics:
Here is a proposed plan of tutorials for blockchain…
Week 1–4: Foundations of Bitcoin
1. Week 1: “The Seed of Value”
- Metaphor: A seed grows into a tree over time, just as Bitcoin starts small but has exponential potential.
- Concept: Introduction to Bitcoin as a store of value and financial revolution.
2. Week 2: “The Honeybee and Decentralization”
- Metaphor: Bees collaborate in decentralized hives to create value (honey).
- Concept: Bitcoin’s decentralized network and why it’s important.
3. Week 3: “Mountains and Immutability”
- Metaphor: Mountains stand unchanged for millennia, just like Bitcoin’s blockchain ledger.
- Concept: Bitcoin as an immutable, transparent ledger.
4. Week 4: “The Roots of Trust”
- Metaphor: Deep roots anchor trees securely, similar to Bitcoin’s Proof of Work ensuring trust.
- Concept: How Bitcoin replaces trust in institutions with cryptographic proof.
Week 5–8: Understanding Bitcoin’s Mechanics
5. Week 5: “Energy and Photosynthesis”
- Metaphor: Plants convert sunlight into energy, like Bitcoin converts energy into digital scarcity.
- Concept: Proof of Work and energy consumption.
6. Week 6: “The Water Cycle and Value Flow”
- Metaphor: Water cycles through the ecosystem, ensuring life continues; Bitcoin cycles value globally.
- Concept: How Bitcoin enables seamless value transfer worldwide.
7. Week 7: “The DNA of Money”
- Metaphor: DNA codes for life, and Bitcoin’s protocol codes for fair money.
- Concept: Bitcoin’s code, its open-source nature, and its immutability.
8. Week 8: “Survival of the Fittest Currency”
- Metaphor: Nature evolves through competition, and Bitcoin competes as the most robust form of money.
- Concept: Bitcoin’s resilience and anti-fragility.
Region 5 Published News Articles on Thought Experiments (‘What-If’)
- Blockchain Technology and Voting Systems – IEEE Region 5
- Engineering a Better Economy: Why KEYSTONE-Based Technologies Matter More Than Ever – IEEE Region 5
- Reimagining Global Stability: How Decentralized Technology Could Usher in a New Era of Peace and Sustainability – IEEE Region 5
- The Mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto: A Humble Engineer or STEAM-Driven Collective And Philanthropist – IEEE Region 5
- Do You See The Light In Bitcoin? – IEEE Region 5
- Thought Experiment: Blockchain’s Role to Improve and Evolve Within a Global and Existing Monetary System – IEEE Region 5
- Bitcoin Miners and Decentralized Banks: The Future No One Saw Coming – IEEE Region 5
- Trump’s Administration Will Impact AI, Energy, Crypto and More – IEEE Spectrum