Learn Blockchain by building one with Python

Mohit Khandelwal (~mohitkh7)


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Description:

This engaging and hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of blockchain technology. Participants will learn various essential concepts such as nonce, hashing, and mining. Through step-by-step guidance, they will build their own tiny blockchain, expose it using Flask APIs, and access it with a web-based wallet.

Key Features:

  • Interactive Learning: Kahoot quizzes and Q&A sessions will ensure participants grasp the concepts and stay engaged.
  • Practical Skills: By the end of the session, participants will have a clear understanding of how blockchain works and hands-on experience in building one.

Previous Deliveries: This workshop was successfully delivered at the SciPy India 2021 Conference.

Intended Audience: This workshop is perfect for Python enthusiasts interested in blockchain, web3, and decentralized applications (dApps).

Workshop Outline:

  • Understanding how blockchain works (30 Mins, Slides)
  • Hands-On: Coding tiny blockchain with Python (1 Hour, Exercises)
  • Break (10 Mins)
  • Hands On: Blockchain as an API using Flask (1 Hour, Exercises)
  • Kahoot Quiz (10 Mins)
  • Q&A (10 Mins)

Prerequisites:

As a prerequisite, participants for this workshop must bring a laptop with Python pre-installed.

Speaker Info:

Mohit Khandelwal is a dedicated Pythonist, focused on creating user-friendly software applications. He is a passionate problem solver with expertise in cloud computing, microservices architecture, and large scale backend components. With over 5 years of industry experience in Fintech domain and more than a decade of Python coding, he currently serves as a Blockchain Engineer at Bitgo, a pioneer crypto organisartion. His past experience includes positions at Goldman Sachs, Genpact, and Infosys. He is always eager to learn, share and expand knowledge.

Speaker Links:

Mohit has delivered multiple talks and workshops on various platforms:

  • Workshop on "Learn Blockchain by Building One with Python" at Scipy India 2021
  • Workshop on "Robotics Programming with rospy" at Scipy India 2019, IIT Bombay Video Link
  • Talk on "The Zen of Python" at Scipy India 2019, IIT Bombay.
  • Masterclass on "Building Dynamic Websites Using AWS Serverless" in collaboration with Pregrad
  • Webinar on "Observer Design Pattern 101" with Pune Developer's Community Video Link
  • Webinar on "Promises in JavaScript" hosted by Indore Software Developer Community
  • Webinar on "Unit Testing in JavaScript" at the Tech Carnival event organized by Pune Developer's Community Video Link

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Section: Python in Education and Research
Type: Workshops
Target Audience: Beginner
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