Blockchain Bootcamp

29th May | Alphacode Club, Sandton, Johannesburg

Just getting started learning about blockchain and cryptocurrencies? We have partnered with The Field Institute to provide you with a unique experience to learn from experts in the field around the basics of blockchain and cryptocurrencies; explore practical applications of the technology through case studies and site visits; and develop innovative ideas to apply blockchain technology in your organisation.
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Program format

  • A full day (8:30-4:30pm), with a break for lunch and networking
  • The programme is delivered in a co-working, start-up or innovation hub
  • The day involves deep reflection, teaming exercises, site visits to leading, innovative organisations and interactive discussions with relevant thoughts leaders
  • Delegates are invited into a community of The Field Alumni, an ongoing network for sharing and connection in the digital space.

How will it benefit you?

  • Learn the basics of money, bitcoin, blockchain 101, bitcoin mining and transactions, using bitcoin, bitcoin wallet security, compliance and regulation
  • Understand the current use cases and opportunities this technology provides in terms of smart contracts, payment rails, immutable ledger, proof of ownership, remittances and micro-transactions
  • Discover the future of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, and what leading companies are doing with this technology to enhance their success through on-site visits and curated tours
  • Learn through interactive, hands on discussion and activities with top thought leaders in the digital innovation and transformation space
  • Collectively participate in a creative/free flowing thinking process in order to unlock all potential opportunities for your business
  • Prototype innovative solutions for applying blockchain technology in your business
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion from the Blockchain Academy upon course completion

More about the Bootcamp

The outcome of this course is to provide individuals with a general overview of bitcoin and blockchain and give them the tools they need to be able to leverage the technology in their personal context as well as to enhance their organisation’s value and performance.

Attendees will learn more about what bitcoin is, its history, what blockchain technology is, how transactions are stored on the blockchain, different consensus algorithms, various technical topics, differences between permissioned and permissionless blockchains and why these differences are important. The Ethereum blockchain and its differences to the bitcoin blockchain will also be discussed including smart contracts and what these contracts can be used for. A quick look at Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and existing and possible regulation of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and ICOs will also be explored.

Some of the most important blockchain use cases will be discussed as well as how blockchain innovation will influence and disrupt the way we transact and do business in the future. With this technical foundation, individuals will then embark on immersive, site visits to organisations already using blockchain successfully, to embed their learning and experience blockchain in a real world setting, connecting to the emerging tech ecosystem. Reflecting on what they see and learn, individuals will be launched into a collaborative teaming process to innovate ways of applying blockchain in their professional context and gain practical tools and methods for driving digital innovation.

Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain Technology and Bitcoin

  • Digital currencies explained
  • History of bitcoin
  • 101 of a blockchain
  • Blockchain security
  • Permissioned vs. permissionless blockchain
  • Ethereum basics and background
  • Smart contracts, regulation and
  • Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
  • Use cases and opportunities
  • The future of blockchain technology

 

Module 2: Experiential Site Visits

  • Connecting to and leveraging ecosystems
  • Experiencing the application of blockchain technology

Module 3: Applying Blockchain to Transform your Work and Business

  • Discover the opportunities created by blockchain on interactive site tours
  • Network and connect with industry leaders 
  • Explore the application of blockchain technology in your own business context
  • Develop innovative solutions for applying blockchain to accelerate business growth

 

Blockchain Academy Facilitator

Carel de Jager

Carel is an instructor and consultant at the Blockchain Academy. He has been an active investor and crypto miner for 4 years. Carel holds a BEng (Chemical) and MEng (Management) degree from the University of the North-West. His interest in blockchain sparked from building an Ethereum mining rig in 2016. Apart from training people about blockchain and running a full Bitcoin node, Carel also has experience speaking at various events and TV shows. Carel was a guest on the Daily Thetha show on SABC1, RealTalk with Anele on SABC3, delivered a presentation to SAICA (SA Institute of Chartered Accountants) and the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

The Field Institute Facilitator

Alison Jacobson

Alison is one of the founders and directors of The Field. Alison works with senior leaders from business, government and civil society to help them understand, navigate and embrace the disruptive forces at work today. She is uniquely placed as a guide and coach in this space: she was previously Group Principal Digital Strategist at Dimension Data; and has herself launched several start-ups focused on education, e-learning, social innovation and the new world of work.

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 info@blockchainacademy.co.za

 

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+27 (21) 409 7000