Bitcoin & Blockchain
Bitcoin+ Developer
Master Bitcoin, blockchain scripting, Layer 2 scaling, and SDK/API integration. Learn security best practices and real-world applications. Gain hands-on experience through practical projects and a capstone challenge.
5 Days (40 hours)

Targeted Audience
Bitcoin Developer
Smart Contact Developers
Bitcoin Protocol Developers
Blockchain Security Engineer
Prerequisites for Success
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Familiarity with general programming concepts like data structures, algorithms and networks
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Understanding of at least one legacy programming stack (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Java or similar)
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Fundamental knowledge to use command line consoles on any operating system
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Ability to understand developer concepts like SDKs, APIs, application development tools etc.
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Experience with building end to end tiered applications

Modules | 9
Examination | 1
Passing Score | 70%
COURSE AGENDA
Module 1: Introduction to Bitcoin and Blockchain
1.1 Overview of Bitcoin Technology.
1.2 Overview of Blockchain Technology.
Module 2: Bitcoin Scripting Languages
2.1 Fundamentals of Bitcoin Scripting Language.
2.2 Components of Scripting Language Basics.
2.3 Uses of Bitcoin Scripts.
2.4 Execution Condition of Scripts.
2.5 Security and Vulnerabilities in the Scripts.
Module 3: Building on Bitcoin Script
3.1 Standard Transactions.
3.2 Trade and DeFi.
3.3 Smart Contracts.
3.4 Asset Definition.
Module 4: Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
4.1 Basics of Layer 2.
4.2 Different Layer 2 Projects.
Module 5: Use Cases and Projects using Layer
5.1 Payments Use Cases.
5.2 Assets and Defi.
5.3 Industry Use Cases.
5.4 Integration with Other Tech – IoT.
Module 6: Security and Best Practices
6.1 For Scripting Apps.
6.2 General Security Practices.
6.3 Keys and Smart Contracts.
6.4 Off the Chain.
6.5 Layer 2.
Module 7: Integration (SDK/APIs) and Deployment
7.1 Basic Overview of SDK & APIs.
7.2 BitcoinJS.
7.3 BitcoinJ.
7.4 Bitcoinlib.
7.5 Bitcoin RPC Client (Python).
7.6 Deployment Strategies.
Module 8: Future Trends and Innovations
8.1 Innovation in Bitcoin Applications.
8.2 Innovation in Bitcoin Layer 2.
8.3 Innovation in Asset Definition.
8.4 Innovation in Bitcoin Interoperability.
8.5 Innovation in Bitcoin Identity and Users.
8.6 Innovation in Bitcoin Dev Tools.