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\item Peer-to-Peer Networks
\item The Bitcoin Network
\end{itemize}

\vspace{0.5em}

\textbf{3. Introduction to Cryptography:}
\textbf{3. Introduction to Cryptography:}
\begin{itemize}
\item Hash Functions
\item Symmetric Cryptography
\item Asymmetric Cryptography
\item Elliptic Curve Cryptography
\item FAQ: Attack Vectors
\end{itemize}


\end{frame}

\begin{frame}{Course Structure 2}
\footnotesize
\footnotesize

\textbf{4. Transaction Legitimacy:}
\begin{itemize}
\item Transactions
\item Bitcoin Script and Standard Transactions
\item Example Transaction
\item Sig Hash Types
\end{itemize}

\vspace{0.5em}

\textbf{5. Transaction Consensus:}
\begin{itemize}
\item Block Assembly
\item Chain Structure
\item Introduction to Consensus
\item Consensus Protocols Overview
\item Proof-of-Authority
\item Block Assembly and Chain Structure
\item Proof-of-Work
\item Fork Theory
\item Incentives and Potential Attacks
\end{itemize}

\end{frame}

\item Alternative Consensus Protocols
\end{itemize}

\begin{frame}{Course Structure 3}
\footnotesize
\vspace{0.5em}

\textbf{6. Bitcoin as Money:}
\begin{itemize}
\item History of Digital Money
\item Valuation Models
\item Volatility
\item Bitcoin Volatility and Pricing Models
\item CBDC and Stablecoins
\item Risks and Illicit Activity
\end{itemize}

\vspace{0.5em}

\textbf{7. Advanced Topics:}
\begin{itemize}
\item Bitcoin Applications
\item Economic Scripting
\item Scalability
\item Payment Channels and LN
\item Transaction Malleability and SegWit
\item Teaser: Next Steps
\end{itemize}

\end{itemize}

\end{frame}
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\vspace{2em}

\uncover<5->{
$\rightarrow$ There will be more open lecture courses.
$\rightarrow$ There is another open lecture course ``Smart Contracts and Decentralized Finance'' at the graduate-/master-level (\link \href{https://cryptolectures.teachable.com/p/smart-contracts-and-decentralized-finance}{link to course})
}

\end{frame}
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\begin{table}\footnotesize
\begin{tabular}{lcccc}
\hline \hline
& Videos & Platform & Assignments & ECTS \\ \cline{2-5}
& Videos & Platform & Quizzes \& Exercise Sets & ECTS \\ \cline{2-5}
YouTube & $\checkmark$ & & & \\
Cryptolectures.io & $\checkmark$ & $\checkmark$ & $\checkmark$ & \\
University of Basel & $\checkmark$ & $\checkmark$ & $\checkmark$ & $\checkmark$ \\
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\end{table} \vspace{2em}

\uncover<2->{
\link \href{https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOA52m4BOqtI8cHIx4zJAWg}
\link \href{https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oi06mvRB7M&list=PLoVRRjQbqYFw4wJ-oh-_iGPBiSvwDtUw0&index=2}
{YouTube Channel} \\
\link \href{https://www.cryptolectures.io}{Cryptolectures.io} \\
\link \href{http://www.cryptolectures.io}{Cryptolectures.io} \\
\link \href{https://www.unibas.ch/en/Studies/Application-Admission.html}{University of Basel - General Information}
}

\end{frame}
%%%

%%%
\begin{frame}{Information for University of Basel Students}
\begin{frame}{Quizzes and Exercise Sets}

End-of-lecture quizzes and two exercise sets are available on the cryptolectures platform. Please note that these assessments are \textbf{not} graded and \textbf{entirely voluntary} for self-evaluation.

\vspace{1em}

\uncover<1->{
\textbf{Exam:}
\begin{itemize}
\item 90 Minutes
\item Closed book
\item T/F, MC, Numbers and Text/Figure Boxes
\item You may use a non-programmable calculator (\link \href{https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/studies/examinations/use-of-materials-and-aids/}{Rules})
\end{itemize}
\textbf{Quizzes:}
\begin{itemize}
\item Simple MC questions to test yourself
\item At the end of each lecture on the cryptolectures platform
\item \textbf{Not} graded
\end{itemize}
}

\vspace{1em}

\uncover<2->{
\textbf{Mid-Semester Problem Set:}
\textbf{Exercise Sets:}
\begin{itemize}
\item PDFs on the cryptolectures platform
\item Test yourself; the solutions are also available on cryptlectures.io
\item \textbf{Not} graded
\end{itemize}
}
\end{frame}
%%%

%%%
\begin{frame}{Information for University of Basel Students}

To earn 3 ECTS, you must pass the end-of-semester exam. Additionally, there is one voluntary mid-semester assignment that allows you to earn bonus points for the final exam.

\vspace{1em}

\uncover<1->{
\textbf{Mid-Semester Assignment:}
\begin{itemize}
\item Problem set will be published mid-semester
\item Extra credit if you hand-in correct solutions before deadline.
\item Similar to the exercise sets
\item Will be published mid-semester on ADAM
\item Bonus points for the exam if you hand-in correct solutions before deadline
\end{itemize}

\uncover<2->{
\textbf{Exam:}
\begin{itemize}
\item 90 Minutes
\item Closed book
\item T/F, MC, Numbers and Text/Figure Boxes
\item You may use a non-programmable calculator in accordance with the \link \href{https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/studies/examinations/use-of-materials-and-aids/}{faculty rules}.
\item Any calculator that is not included on the faculty-approved list must not be used!
\end{itemize}
}

}

\end{frame}
%%%

%%%
\begin{frame}{Meet the Open Crypto Lectures Team}
\begin{frame}{Meet the Open Lectures Team}
\begin{columns}[T]
\begin{column}{0.31\textwidth}
\center \textbf{Professor}
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\end{table}
\end{column}
\begin{column}{0.31\textwidth}
\center \textbf{PhD Candidates}
\center \textbf{PhD Candidate}
\begin{table}\small
\begin{tabular}{c}
Mitchell Goldberg\\
\href{https://linkedin.com/in/mitchell-goldberg/}{\faLinkedinSquare}\ \href{https://twitter.com/golmit_crypto}{\faTwitterSquare}\\
\vspace{0.5em}\\
Matthias Nadler\\
\href{https://linkedin.com/in/mat-nadler/}{\faLinkedinSquare}\ \href{https://twitter.com/mat_nadler}{\faTwitterSquare}\\
\vspace{0.5em}\\
Katrin Schuler\\
\href{https://linkedin.com/in/kmschuler/}{\faLinkedinSquare}\ \href{https://twitter.com/Katatcrypt}{\faTwitterSquare}\\
Dario Thürkauf\\
\href{https://linkedin.com/in/dario-thuerkauf/}{\faLinkedinSquare} \href{https://twitter.com/dario_thuerkauf}{\faTwitterSquare}\\
\end{tabular}
\end{table}
\end{column}
\begin{column}{0.31\textwidth}
\center \textbf{Student Assistants}
\begin{table}\small
\begin{tabular}{c}
Lorenz Geering\\
\href{https://linkedin.com/in/lorenz-geering-770359a8/}{\faLinkedinSquare}\ \href{https://twitter.com/lorenz_geering}{\faTwitterSquare}\\
Andreas Arnold\\
\href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-arnold-170a20225/}{\faLinkedinSquare}\ \href{}{\faTwitterSquare}\\
\vspace{0.5em}\\
Jakob Roth\\
\href{https://linkedin.com/in/jakob-roth}{\faLinkedinSquare}\ \href{https://twitter.com/jakob_rouge}{\faTwitterSquare}\\
\vspace{0.5em}\\
Dario Thürkauf\\
\href{https://linkedin.com/in/dario-thuerkauf/}{\faLinkedinSquare} \href{https://twitter.com/dario_thuerkauf}{\faTwitterSquare}\\
Jonas Ruchti\\
\href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-ruchti-a29042221/}{\faLinkedinSquare}\ \href{https://twitter.com/jonas_ruchti}{\faTwitterSquare}\\
\end{tabular}
\end{table}
\end{column}
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