BEW 2.4 - Decentralized Apps & Distributed Protocols

Table of Contents

1. Course Description
2. Prerequisites
3. Course Specifics
4. Learning Outcomes
5. Schedule
6. Class Assignments
   1. Tutorials
   2. Assignments
   3. Final Project
7. Evaluation
8. Make School Course Policies

Course Description

In this course, students will learn how to utilize a fresh, exciting new development paradigm that harnesses the power of peer-to-peer applications and distributed architectures. This course begins by demystifying common jargon in the modern-day blockchain ecosystem, then establishes best practices for developing consensus based products and services.

Students will learn how to write smart contracts, tokens, and other cryptographic assets using smart contracts written in Solidity --- quickly enabling each student to invent and produce the decentralized holdings of their dreams!

Prerequisites

• BEW 1.3
• CS 1.3

Course Specifics

Course Delivery: online | 7 weeks | 14 sessions
Course Credits: 3 units | 37.5 Seat Hours | 75 Total Hours

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to...

1. Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized protocols, and determine the best use case for each technique.
2. Dive deeper into common decentralized protocols used daily by all developers.
3. Identify and describe different standards for token-based assets and their specific use cases on the blockchain.
4. Develop Smart Contracts and full-stack dApps using the Solidity protocol.
5. Speak professionally on the practical applications of decentralized applications and protocols.

Schedule

Class Sessions

Course Dates: Tuesday, June 1 through Thursday, July 15, 2021 (7 weeks)
Class Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 2:30pm to 4:00pm PST (14 class sessions)

Class	Date	Topics
01	Tuesday, June 1	Day 01: Intro to Protocols
02	Thursday, June 3	Day 02: Fantastic Protocols & Where to Find Them
03	Tuesday, June 8	Day 03: Blockchain
04	Thursday, June 10	Day 04: Introducing CryptoZombies
05	Tuesday, June 15	TBD
06	Thursday, June 17	Day 06: Ethereum
07	Tuesday, June 22	Day 07: Smart Contracts
08	Thursday, June 24	Day 08: DApps
09	Tuesday, June 29	Make a New NFT: Backend
10	Thursday, July 1	Make a New NFT: Frontend + MakeCoin Kickoff
11	Tuesday, July 6	Storing Custom Metadata + Images on IPFS
12	Thursday, July 8	Freezing + Shipping Distributed Apps
13	Tuesday, July 13	Selling Your NFT
14	Thursday, July 15	Final Presentations

Class Assignments

Tutorials

• CryptoZombies is an interactive school that teaches you all things technical about blockchains! Learn to make smart contracts in Solidity by making your own crypto-collectibles game.
  • You must choose the Solidity version of the tutorial. DO NOT CHOOSE LIBRA!
  • Complete the Solidity Path and the Hands on Path.
  • Plasma Path is optional.

Assignments

We will be using Gradescope this term, which allows us to provide fast and accurate feedback on your work. All assigned work will be submitted through Gradescope, and assignment and exam grades will be returned through Gradescope. As soon as grades are posted, you will be notified immediately so that you can log in and see your feedback. You may also submit regrade requests if you feel we have made a mistake.

Your Gradescope login is your Make School email, and your password can be changed at https://gradescope.com/reset_password. The same link can be used if you need to set your password for the first time.

Final Project

MakeCoin Project: Design and mint your very own ERC-20), ERC-721, ERC-777, or ERC-1155 assets, then use them in a custom, full-stack distributed application!

Evaluation

To pass this course you must meet the following requirements:

• Complete all required tutorials, assignments, and projects.
• Score >36 points on the MakeCoin Project, according to the MakeCoin Rubric.
• Actively participate in class and abide by the attendance policy.
• Make up all classwork from all absences.

Information Resources

Any additional resources you may need (online books, etc.) can be found here. You can also find additional resources through the library linked below:

• make.sc/library

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