Understanding Blockchain from the Ground Up
We built this program because most blockchain education assumes you already know what a hash function is. You probably don't. And that's completely fine.
Our autumn 2025 cohort starts in late September, giving you time to decide if this makes sense for where you are right now.
What You'll Actually Learn
Forget the buzzwords. We start with how data gets stored and why that matters. Then we look at distributed systems—not because they're trendy, but because they solve real problems with trust and verification.
By week six, you'll write your first smart contract. Not a complex one. Something simple that makes sense. The goal isn't to impress anyone—it's to understand how these pieces connect.
- Core cryptography concepts without overwhelming math
- Hands-on work with test networks before anything live
- Real-world case studies from supply chain to finance
- Security fundamentals and common vulnerabilities
How the Program Unfolds
Twelve weeks, two evenings per week, with optional weekend labs. We keep groups small—around fifteen people—so everyone gets actual attention.
Foundations and First Principles
We spend the first three weeks on fundamentals. Data structures, hashing, public key cryptography. Nothing moves forward until this clicks. Some people get it in week one. Others need week three. Both are normal.
Weeks 1-3, building the mental models you need
Blockchain Architecture
Now we get into how blockchains actually work. Consensus mechanisms, transaction validation, network protocols. You'll set up nodes on test networks and watch how they communicate. It's messier than diagrams suggest, which is the point.
Weeks 4-7, getting hands dirty with real infrastructure
Smart Contracts and Development
Writing code that runs on a blockchain. We use Solidity because it's standard, but we also talk about its limitations. You'll deploy contracts, test them, break them, fix them. The last two weeks are a small project of your choosing.
Weeks 8-12, building something that actually works
Who Teaches This
We brought in people who've built production blockchain systems and made real mistakes along the way. That second part matters more than you'd think.
Oskar Lindqvist
Lead Blockchain Architect
Spent six years building supply chain solutions on Hyperledger before moving to Taiwan in 2023. He's practical, sometimes brutally honest about what works and what doesn't, and good at explaining complex ideas without dumbing them down.
Vesna Kozlov
Security Specialist
Former financial systems developer who moved into blockchain security auditing. She's seen enough hacks to know where things go wrong. Teaches the security module and runs code reviews during project weeks.
Next Cohort Details
Starting September 22, 2025. Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7-9:30pm Taiwan time. Optional Saturday labs every other week. Classes held at our Zhongshan office with remote option available.
We cap enrollment at fifteen participants to maintain quality interaction and individual feedback.
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