Introduction to Blockchain Technology

Since the introduction and subsequent rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin over the past decade, there has also been a rise in interest in blockchain technology applications for various industry sectors. This seminar will introduce participants to the background and history of blockchain technology, the discussion surrounding both private and public blockchain solutions, the creation of smart contracts, and the various considerations an organization must when implementing blockchain. Participants will be exposed to the key components and processes of a blockchain system and the various commercial providers that support blockchain endeavors.

All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the ETIC YouTube channel.

About The iNTEREST Lecture Series

Welcome to the 2024-2025 Season of New York Tech’s iNTEREST lecture series brought to you from the Entrepreneurship & Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) at the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. This lecture series is designed to introduce attendees to current technologies that are in high demand and that have dedicated career paths associated with them. Attendees gain a theoretical background of the technologies, participate in live demos of the technologies in action, and learn where and how to download the technologies to start learning on their own and moving towards a new skill and potentially a new career.

The iNTEREST Lecture Series is hosted by the Entrepreneurship & Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) at the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. It is designed to introduce attendees to a variety of high-demand technologies associated with dedicated career paths. All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the ETIC YouTube channel.