Basic Level - US$ 250

Introduction to Blockchain and Decentralized Finance (8 Weeks)

Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain Technology

• What is Blockchain?

• History and Evolution of Blockchain

• How Blockchain Works: Blocks, Hashing, and Consensus Mechanisms

• Key Features: Decentralization, Transparency, and Security

• Real-World Applications of Blockchain

Module 2: Cryptography and Security Fundamentals

• Understanding Public and Private Keys

• Hash Functions and Digital Signatures

• How Transactions Are Secured on the Blockchain

• Wallets and Their Types

Module 3: Introduction to Cryptocurrencies

• What Are Cryptocurrencies?

• Bitcoin: The First Cryptocurrency

• Ethereum and Smart Contracts

• Other Notable Cryptocurrencies (e.g., Binance Coin, Solana, ACT)

• How to Buy, Sell, and Store Crypto

Module 4: Basics of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

• What is DeFi?

• Differences Between Traditional Finance and DeFi

• Key Components of DeFi: DEXs, Lending, Borrowing, and Yield Farming

• Popular DeFi Protocols (e.g., Uniswap, Aave, MakerDAO)

Module 5: Understanding Smart Contracts

• What Are Smart Contracts?

• How Smart Contracts Automate Transactions

• Basic Examples of Smart Contracts in Use (ACT)

Module 6: Blockchain and DeFi Use Cases

• Payments and Remittances

• Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)

• DeFi Lending and Borrowing

• NFTs and Tokenization

Module 7: Risks and Challenges in Blockchain and DeFi

• Security Risks: Hacking and Scams

• Regulatory Concerns and Legal Considerations

• Scalability and Environmental Concerns

Module 8: Hands-on Practice and Final Review

• Setting Up a Crypto Wallet

• Sending and Receiving Crypto Transactions

• Exploring a DEX (e.g., Uniswap Demo)

• Recap and Q&A

Intermediate Level - US$ 550

Designing Smart Contracts for Health Access and Publishing of Biomedical, Scientific and Healthcare Knowledge (8 Weeks)

Module 1: Awarding ACT Tokens for Positive Behaviors in Healthcare

• Understanding Tokenization in Healthcare

• Designing Smart Contracts for Behavioral Incentives

• Rewarding Patients for Adherence to Medication and Healthy Lifestyles

• Blockchain-Based Wellness Programs

Module 2: Smart Contracts for Incentivizing Good Clinical Practices (Outpatient & Inpatient)

• Defining "Good Clinical Practice" in a Blockchain Context

• Structuring Smart Contracts to Reward Healthcare Providers

• Real-World Application: Performance-Based Smart Contracts for Clinics

• Ethical and Regulatory Considerations

Module 3: Smart Contract for Maternal Health

• How Blockchain can Improve Maternal Health Access and Services

• Designing a Smart Contract for Maternal Health Incentives

• Real-World Applications: Prenatal and Postnatal Care with Smart Contracts

• Ethical and Legal Considerations

Module 4: Smart Contracts for Good Laboratory Practices

• The Role of Blockchain in Ensuring Lab Integrity

• Automating Compliance and Data Verification with Smart Contracts

• Designing Incentive Models for Accurate and Transparent Lab Results

• Hands-on Activity: Writing a Simple Smart Contract for Lab Compliance

Module 5: Smart Contracts for Health Risk Pools

• The Concept of Decentralized Health Risk Pools

• How Smart Contracts Facilitate Transparent and Automated Insurance Models

• Designing Fair Contribution and Payout Mechanisms

• Case Study: Blockchain-Based Health Insurance Models

Module 6: Smart Contracts for Authors (Submission and Audience Engagement)

• Challenges in Traditional Publishing vs. Blockchain Solutions

• Designing a Smart Contract for Author Submissions

• Tokenized Engagement: Rewarding Readers with ACT for Reviews and Feedback

• Hands-on Activity: Simulating an Author-Blockchain Interaction

Module 7: Smart Contracts for Reviewers and Editors

• Automating Peer Review Processes with Blockchain

• Structuring Incentive Models for Fair and Transparent Review Systems

• Designing Reputation-Based Smart Contracts for Editors

• Case Study: Blockchain in Scientific and Academic Publishing

Module 8: Smart Contracts for Awarding ACT Tokens to Projects

• Token-Based Crowdfunding for Health and Research Projects

• Designing a Smart Contract to Automate Fund Distribution

• Preventing Fraud and Ensuring Accountability with Blockchain

• Hands-on Activity: Writing a Simple Funding Smart Contract

Advanced Level 1 Blockchain Course (10 Weeks) -US$ 2,500 

Module 1: Blockchain Foundations Review

• Recap of Blockchain Basics (Consensus Mechanisms, Hashing, Cryptography)

• Blockchain Types: Public, Private, Hybrid, and Consortium

• Smart Contracts: Basics & Use Cases

• Tokenomics: Utility, Security, and Governance Tokens

• Practicum ACT token

Module 2: Advanced Cryptography in Blockchain

• Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) & zk-SNARKs

• Homomorphic Encryption & Secure Multi-Party Computation

• Threshold Signatures & Multi-Sig Wallets

• Post-Quantum Cryptography and Blockchain Security

• Practicum ACT token

Module 3: Consensus Mechanisms and Scalability Solutions

• Beyond Proof-of-Work (PoW) & Proof-of-Stake (PoS)

• Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS), Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT)

• Layer-1 vs Layer-2 Scaling Solutions (State Channels, Rollups, Sidechains)

• Cross-Chain Interoperability

• Practicum ACT token

Module 4: Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications (DApps)

• Smart Contract Development with Solidity & Rust

• Security Auditing for Smart Contracts

• Building & Deploying DApps on Ethereum, Solana, and Polkadot

• Oracles, Decentralized Storage (IPFS, Filecoin), and Data Feeds

• Practicum ACT token

Module 5: Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Tokenomics

• DeFi Protocols: AMMs, Lending, Staking, and Yield Farming

• Liquidity Pools

• DAO Governance Models and Voting Mechanisms

• Security Risks in DeFi (Flash Loans, Smart Contract Exploits)

• Practicum ACT token

Module 6: NFTs, Metaverse, and Web3 Technologies

• NFT Standards (ERC-721, ERC-1155) and Use Cases

• Building NFT Marketplaces and Royalties

• Web3 Infrastructure: Wallets, Identity, and Data Ownership

• Metaverse and Blockchain Gaming (GameFi)

Module 7: Enterprise Blockchain and Real-World Applications

• Supply Chain Management on Blockchain

• Blockchain in Healthcare, Finance, and Government

• Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance (GDPR, FATF, SEC Regulations)

• Institutional Adoption

Module 8: Cross-Chain Interoperability and Layer-0 Protocols

• Cosmos & Polkadot: Interoperability Solutions

• Atomic Swaps and Cross-Chain Bridges

• Layer-0 Protocols and Modular Blockchain Architecture

• Future Trends in Blockchain Interoperability

• AI agents

Module 9: Security, Privacy, and Ethical Considerations

• Blockchain Attack Vectors (51% Attacks, Sybil Attacks, Oracle Manipulation)

• Privacy-Preserving Blockchain Technologies (MimbleWimble, Tornado Cash)

• Ethical Implications of Blockchain (Decentralization vs. Regulation)

• Compliance, AML, and KYC Solutions in Blockchain

Module 10: Future Trends and Emerging Innovations

• Decentralized Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Blockchain

• Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWA) and On-Chain Securities

• SocialFi, Real-World DeFi, and the Future of Decentralized Governance

• Quantum Computing and Its Impact on Blockchain

Final Project & Certification

• Hands-on Capstone Project: Build a Blockchain-Based Solution

• Security Audit and Deployment of a Smart Contract

• Business Use Case Analysis and Tokenomics Design

• Certification Exam and Career Pathways

Advanced Level 2 Blockchain Course (10 Weeks) -US$ 2,500 

Tokenization of Biomedical, Scientific and Healthcare Real-World Assets Using Blockchain

Module 1: Introduction to Tokenization and Blockchain Foundations

• Definition and Importance of Tokenization for all Purpose Development such as the Biomedical Real Estate in Africa

• Key Benefits: Liquidity, Fractional Ownership, Transparency

• Legal and Regulatory Considerations in Biomedical, Scientific and Healthcare Asset Tokenization

• Review of Blockchain Principles and How They Enable Tokenization of Biomedical, Scientific and Healthcare

Module 2: Types of Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs)

• Real Estate: Tokenized Property (laboratories, hospitals and healthcare infrastructure) on Blockchain

• Commodities: Mineralsand Oil-Backed Tokens

• Equity and Securities: STOs and On-Chain Investment Instruments

• Intellectual Property and Royalties Tokenization

• Debt Instruments: Bonds and Loan Tokenization

Module 3: Token Standards and Smart Contract Implementation

• Overview of Token Standards: ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-1400

• Role of Smart Contracts in RWA (Biomedical, Scientific and Healthcare) Tokenization

• Security Considerations in Token Contract Development

• Implementing and Deploying Tokenized Assets on Ethereum, Polkadot, and Solana

Module 4: Infrastructure and Technological Components

• Blockchain Networks for Tokenization: Public vs. Private vs. Hybrid

• Role of Oracles and Decentralized Storage (IPFS, Filecoin, ChainLink)

• Layer-2 Scaling Solutions for Efficient Biomedical, Scientific and Healthcare Asset Trading

• Role of ACT Stablecoin in RWA (Biomedical, Scientific and Healthcare) Tokenization

Module 5: Legal and Compliance Considerations

• Securities Regulations: SEC, FATF, GDPR and African Regulatory Landscape Compliance

• Jurisdictional Challenges in Global Tokenization Markets in Africa

• KYC/AML Requirements in Asset Tokenization

• Regulatory Developments

Module 6: Financialization of Biomedical, Scientific and Healthcare Real World Assets

• Integration with DeFi: Lending, Staking, and Yield Generation

• Role of DAOs in Managing Biomedical, Scientific and Healthcare Assets

• Liquidity Strategies (AMMs)

• Risk Management: Price Oracles, Smart Contract Audits, and Insurance

Module 7: Case Studies and Industry Implementations

• Successful Tokenization Projects in Biomedical, Scientific, Healthcare, Real Estate and Commodities

• Tokenization in Art, Collectibles, and Music Industry

• Enterprise Adoption of Blockchain for Biomedical, Scientific and Healthcare Asset Management

Module 8: Challenges and Future Trends in RWA Tokenization

• Scalability and Interoperability Issues

• Security Risks and Attack Vectors in Tokenized Assets

• Cross-Chain Tokenization and Interoperability Solutions

• The Future of On-Chain Securities and DeFi

• Regulatory Challenges

Final Project & Certification

• Develop and Deploy a Tokenized Asset on a Blockchain Network

• Smart Contract Audit and Security Best Practices

• Business Model and Tokenomics Design for a Real-World Use Case

Certification Exam and Career Pathways in Blockchain Tokenization