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Course unit, curriculum year 2022–2023
COMM.NET.500
P2P Systems and Blockchain Technologies, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2023–5.3.2023)
Active in period 4 (6.3.2023–31.5.2023)
Course code
COMM.NET.500Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Dmitri MoltchanovContact-info:
Jani Urama, Laboratory WorkResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Electrical Engineering Studies 100 %
Core content
- Basic building blocks of P2P systems
1. P2P vs. client/server architectures
2. Evolution of P2P systems
3. Searching for shared resources
4. DHT mechanisms - Blockchain technologies
1. Blockchain concept
2. Blockchain applications and use-cases
3. Cryptocurrencies
4. BitCoin in detail
5. Smart contracts
6. Blockchain as a service
Complementary knowledge
- Details of selected DHT mechanisms
Details of TOR - Proof-of-stake concept
Proof-of-work concept
Specialist knowledge
- Performance of P2P searching strategies
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Kokonaisuudet, joihin opintojakso kuuluu
Completion option 1
Pass of examination and successful completion of laboratory assignment are required.
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
29.08.2022 – 11.12.2022
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)
Participation in teaching
29.08.2022 – 11.12.2022
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)