Year 1 Overview

Dive deep into advanced blockchain theory, smart contract development, and DeFi protocol engineering. This year focuses on building a solid foundation in both theoretical understanding and practical implementation.

Semester 1: Advanced Blockchain Theory

BLOCK-101: Advanced Cryptography

Mathematical foundations, zero-knowledge proofs, and advanced cryptographic primitives. Understand the mathematical underpinnings that make blockchain security possible.

Advanced 4 Credits

BLOCK-102: Consensus Mechanisms

PoW, PoS, DPoS, and emerging consensus protocols with practical analysis. Compare different approaches to achieving distributed agreement in blockchain networks.

Advanced 4 Credits

BLOCK-103: Network Architecture

P2P networks, node communication, and blockchain network optimization. Learn how blockchain networks scale and maintain performance under load.

Advanced 3 Credits
Semester 1 Details

Semester 2: Smart Contract Development

DEV-201: Solidity Mastery

Advanced Solidity patterns, gas optimization, and security best practices. Master the language of smart contracts with focus on efficiency and security.

Advanced 4 Credits

DEV-202: DeFi Protocol Development

Building lending protocols, DEXs, and yield farming contracts. Create real DeFi applications following industry best practices and security standards.

Expert 4 Credits

DEV-203: Sonic Labs Integration

Integrating with Sonic Labs protocols and building on their infrastructure. Learn to leverage Sonic Labs' high-performance blockchain for your applications.

Advanced 3 Credits
Semester 2 Details

Year 1 Projects

Apply your knowledge through hands-on projects that build real-world blockchain applications.

Cryptographic Implementation

Implement advanced cryptographic algorithms and zero-knowledge proof systems. Build a working example of privacy-preserving blockchain transactions.

Advanced 4 weeks
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DeFi Lending Protocol

Design and implement a complete lending protocol with interest rate mechanisms, collateral management, and liquidation systems.

Expert 6 weeks
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Sonic Labs DApp

Build a decentralized application specifically optimized for Sonic Labs' high-performance blockchain infrastructure.

Advanced 5 weeks
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Year 1 Assessments

Demonstrate your mastery through comprehensive assessments and practical examinations.

Blockchain Theory Exam

Comprehensive examination covering advanced cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and network architecture.

Pending 50 Questions 120 Minutes
Take Exam

Smart Contract Development

Practical assessment requiring you to develop, test, and deploy secure smart contracts.

Pending Practical 4 Hours
Start Assessment

DeFi Protocol Analysis

Analyze existing DeFi protocols and identify potential improvements and security considerations.

Pending Case Study 3 Hours
Start Analysis

Prerequisites

Before starting Year 1, ensure you have completed the pre-course foundation or equivalent knowledge.

✓ Pre-Course Foundation

All 6 foundational lessons completed with 80% or higher on the assessment

✓ Basic Programming

Familiarity with JavaScript, Python, or similar programming languages

✓ Mathematics

Understanding of basic algebra, probability, and cryptographic concepts

Complete Pre-Course