Please describe your proposed solution
The proposed solution is to host a comprehensive workshop series focused on educating university students about blockchain technology through the Cardano platform. The workshop will consist of five interactive sessions, each designed to build on the knowledge learned in the previous session, ensuring a cohesive learning experience. The event will be attended by students from universities in Vietnam, and will be held at the University of Transport and Communications.
Detailed structure for the Workshop
Session 1: Introduction to Blockchain and Cardano
- Duration: 2 hours
- Content:
- Introduction to blockchain: Concepts, historical development, and key components (node, block, consensus).
- Introduction to Cardano: Project history and vision, goals for building a sustainable blockchain.
- Key features of Cardano: Layered architecture, Ouroboros consensus mechanism.
- Activities:
- Group discussion on real-world applications of blockchain.
- Supporting Materials: Presentation slides, overview documents on blockchain and Cardano.
Session 2: Understanding Cardano's Architecture
- Duration: 2 hours
- Content:
- Analysis of Cardano's structure: Cardano Settlement Layer (CSL) and Cardano Computation Layer (CCL).
- Ouroboros consensus mechanism: Operational principles, benefits compared to Proof of Work.
- Understanding ADA - Cardano's token and its role in the ecosystem.
- Activities:
- Hands-on practice creating a Cardano wallet and performing a small transaction.
- Supporting Materials: Slides, wallet usage guides.
Session 3: Smart Contracts and Plutus
- Duration: 2 hours
- Content:
- Concept of smart contracts: Benefits and applications.
- Introduction to Plutus: Smart contract development platform on Cardano.
- How to write a simple smart contract using Plutus.
- Activities:
- Hands-on practice writing a simple smart contract.
- Supporting Materials: Slides, guide to writing smart contracts with Plutus.
Session 4: Building Decentralized Applications (dApps) on Cardano
- Duration: 2 hours
- Content:
- Introduction to dApps: Concepts, benefits, and operational methods.
- Tools and frameworks for developing dApps on Cardano.
- Example of a simple dApp: The process of building from idea to deployment.
- Activities:
- Hands-on practice developing a simple dApp on Cardano.
- Supporting Materials: Slides, dApp development guides.
Session 5: Real-World Applications and Future of Cardano
- Duration: 2 hours
- Content:
- Real-world applications of Cardano: From finance to education and more.
- The future of blockchain and Cardano in the context of evolving technology.
- How to get involved in the Cardano community and development projects.
- Activities:
- Open discussion about the future of blockchain and how students can participate in this field.
- Supporting Materials: Slides, articles, and videos related to the real-world applications of Cardano.
Each session will include presentations, hands-on activities, and supporting materials to ensure students can effectively absorb the knowledge.
Promoting active community participation is essential for the success of the Cardano governance model. This workshop will highlight the importance of participation from a wide range of stakeholders, including university students interested in learning about the Cardano Blockchain.
The University of Transport and Communications was chosen as the venue for this workshop. The University of Transport and Communications saw a strong attendance at the local event of Cardano Summit 2023 and is therefore an ideal location to host the first workshop in the region. The chosen location will be easily accessible.