Blockchain: A Quick Introduction

Basic Idea of Blockchain

Understand the core principles behind blockchain and how it differs from traditional digital infrastructure like databases and centralized systems.

Topics Covered

• Database Systems
  Learn how conventional databases function, including CRUD operations and centralized storage models. This section contrasts blockchain’s decentralized approach with traditional systems, helping you grasp the shift in data control and transparency that blockchain introduces.
  
  
• Satoshi’s Thoughts
  Explore the original vision of blockchain through the writings and ideologies of Satoshi Nakamoto. Understand the rationale behind decentralization, peer-to-peer transactions, and the motivation to eliminate reliance on centralized financial intermediaries.
  
  
• Digital Signature
  Get introduced to digital signature algorithms that ensure data integrity and authentication in blockchain systems. You’ll understand how public and private key cryptography enables secure identity verification in transactions.
  
  
• Hash
  Discover the role of cryptographic hashing in securing blockchain records. Learn how hash functions ensure tamper-proof blocks, maintain immutability, and link data across a chain of blocks.

• Merkle Tree
  Understand how Merkle Trees optimize the efficiency and integrity of large data sets in blockchain. You’ll learn how they support faster verification, reduce computational load, and enhance security in distributed systems.