In this full-day workshop, you will dive into the blockchain space with the educational startup, Validity Labs, and listen to the special guest talk from Melonport.
Agenda
1. Background
- Introduction to blockchain, cryptocurrencies and smart contracts: what is Bitcoin? How is the Ethereum blockchain different?
- Current blockchain applications and projects across industries.
- Futuristic vision of the world economy transformed by blockchain technology.
- Tokens and ICOs: how startups raise millions in seconds.
2. Lunch & networking (included in the price, vegetarian).
3. Hands-on
- Make your first transaction on the public blockchain and go home with your first crypto money!
- Introduction to the smart contract programming language "Solidity".
- Code your first smart contract and deploy it on the Ethereum blockchain.
4. Special guest talk - from hedge fund management to a blockchain startup
- The story of the blockchain-based asset management startup Melonport, and details of the Melon protocol.
Requirements
- Interest in blockchain is required.
- No prior experience with cryptocurrencies or blockchain is required.
- Understanding of a high-level programming language is advantageous.