COMP842

Overview

The GitHub repository is for a course titled "COMP842 - Applied Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies" at Auckland University of Technology. The repository serves as an open-source version of the course website hosted on Canvas. The course is a graduate-level version of COMP726 and covers topics such as money, bitcoin, cryptography, consensus mechanisms, scaling, wallets, tokens, Ethereum, privacy, security, digital assets, web3, and more. The repository also provides links to external resources and academic courses related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Features

• Comprehensive coverage of topics related to blockchains and cryptocurrencies
• Open-source version of the course website hosted on Canvas
• Provides lecture topics and details about the course schedule
• Includes links to distributed systems reading list and other academic courses
• Lists academic groups and initiatives related to blockchain technology
• Encourages contributions and feedback through pull requests
• Licensed under Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal

Summary

The GitHub repository serves as an open-source version of the "COMP842 - Applied Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies" course at Auckland University of Technology. It covers a wide range of topics related to blockchains and cryptocurrencies, providing comprehensive course materials and resources. The repository encourages contributions and feedback, allowing individuals to improve and expand upon the existing content. It is licensed under a permissive Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal, promoting the widest distribution and use of the course materials.