Blockchain and distributed ledger technology have the potential to disruptively change and further automate the way we do (financial) transactions, supply-chain flows, and even governance. However, the topic of blockchain and cryptocurrencies is surrounded with a lot of hype.
In this course we will teach you the relevant concepts surrounding blockchain technology such that you can cut through the hype and judge for yourself when the application of blockchain technology does or doesn’t make sense. This technical course will include (interactive) lectures, tutorials for hands-on experience, a capture-the-flag (CTF) and collaborative project work.
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Topics
- Blockchain overview
- Bitcoin in-depth
- Ethereum
- Smart contracts
- Consensus protocols and permissioned blockchains
- Confidentiality, privacy & anonymity in blockchains
- Scaling blockchains
- Blockchain governance, ecosystems, and applications
- Cryptocurrency economics & trading
prerequisites
- Good understanding of the English language.
- Computer Science background (i.e., programming experience, some knowledge of algorithms and data structures).
- Some knowledge on cryptography is helpful, but not required.
Learning outcomes
After following this course, you will:
- Be able explain the inner workings of common blockchain platforms, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- Be able to navigate the blockchain technical landscape and have the ability to judge blockchain projects on their technical merits.
- Have hands-on experience with both public, permissionless blockchains (such as Bitcoin and Ethereum) and permissioned blockchains.
- Have a firm understanding what problems are and are not suitable for the application of blockchain technology.
- Be able to articulate the open issues in blockchain research.
- Be able to create simple smart contracts.
course leader
Dr. Maarten Everts is a part-time assistant professor at the University of Twente and also employed at the research institute TNO. The last few years his research at both the UT and TNO has focused on blockchain technology. His research interests include blockchain technology, applied cryptography, identity management, and privacy-enhancing technology.
Get to know Dr. Everts better...
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maarteneverts
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/maarteneverts
- Personal page: https://nn8.nl/
COURSE DETAILS
- Methods: Lab work projects, interactive lectures
- Course level: Intermediate/Advanced
- Target group: Students in their third Bachelor’s year with an interest in blockchain technology
- Required knowledge: Basic understanding of computer sience (programming)
- Course leader: dr. Maarten Everts
- Credits: 2 ECTS credits for successfully completing the summer school
Festival schedule
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Tonight we will have a great band night in our main tent! Next to that, a dj to play music and karaoke activity are planned for you!
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You will have the opportunity to learn more about yourself by doing some career and personality tests ! Enjoy the VR Parachuting activity too!
| Time: | 09:30 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Sat. 17-08 |
This is your day off. There is no CuriosU programme today but you can arrange your own city trip to Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Münster (Germany) or Osnabrück (Germany). Have fun!
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Sat. 17-08 |
Breakfast served!
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Sat. 17-08 |
We will host a cool pubquiz.
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast.
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
We'll watch a cool movie together !
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
We will kick-off breakfast and CuriousU with the first inspirational speech!
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
Have fun and enjoy our evening programme while playing escape rooms.
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You can try the blind tasting activity and of course make some new friends!
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
This night we'll close off CuriousU 2019 with everyone and you'll receive your certificate.
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. Here is the chance to lock all the memories you made the last days into pictures! During that lunch break you also have the chance to break some pinatas!
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our keynote speaker over breakfast.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
Enjoy a unique volleyball tournament together with your fellow CuriousU participants! Are you gonna be the winning team? Let's find out!
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You can do one of the following lab tours: Behavioral Management and Sciences Lab, Wearable Robotics Lab, combined tour in AeroAcoustic WindTunnel & Rapid Prototyping Lab, NanoLab or the Experimental Centre for Technical Medicine.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our inspirational speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
We will serve an amazing BBQ dinner tonight!
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our keynote speaker over breakfast.
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
Enjoy the night in the city listening to some musical entertainment at Grolsch Summer Sounds.
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting.This is one of the most popular lunch activities where together with your fellow participants you can enjoy some outdoor games in the main festival area! Join us!
| Time: | 09:00 - 10:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 20-08 |
The last day: please check out (i.e. returning the keys) and saying goodbye to all your new friends. By returning your key you will get back your deposit for the log cabin or student dorm (online refund).
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 20-08 |
Have a breakfast first.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 11-08 |
Eat pizza and meet up with your fellow students!
| Time: | 10:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 11-08 |
The registration point will be in the biggest tent. Please register as soon as you arrive. If you arrive earlier or later please contact us via curious@utwente.nl
| Time: | 15:00 - 21:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 11-08 |
Want to do some sports and see some cool locations on campus? During this activity you'll do both! Jogging around campus will start 15:00 and 17:00. During the sightseeing activity you'll walk around campus with a tourguide. Tours start at 16:00 and 21:00.
| Time: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
During this evening activity you can join our Lean Simulation game!
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course and have some discussion and exercises on the topic.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
We serve you a fantastic dinner!
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You will have the chance to get to know the programmes of our university and speak with representatives from our admissions office in case you are interested in continuing your studies here! Explore our UT student teams too!
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
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