Overview
Blockchain is a decentralized database system which stores data in ledgers distributed across many nodes.
In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn the fundamentals of blockchain and its applications in the banking industry.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand blockchain, its foundations, and how it works
- Learn how blockchain can be applied to issues in the banking industry
- Explore the different blockchain platforms available for banking
Audience
- Managers
Format of the course
- Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice
Requirements
- Experience in the banking industry
Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of the Blockchain Technology
- Understanding Distributed Ledgers
- What is Blockchain?
- Understanding How Blockchain Networks Work
- Understanding the Benefits of Blockchain
- Overview of Blockchain Use Cases
Understanding the Foundations of Blockchain Technology
- Symmetric Information
- Historical Integrity
- Extensible Security
- Democratic Authenticity
- Decentralization and Fault Tolerance
Exploring Blockchain Use Cases in Banking
- Clearing and Settlement
- Payments
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Share Trading
- Identity Management
- Syndicated Loans
- Smart Contracts
- Loyalty and Rewards
- Mobile Branches
- Mobile Money
Exploring the Different Blockchain Platforms for Finance
- Stellar
- About Stellar
- Benefits of Stellar
- Understanding How Stellar Works
- Learning Major Stellar Concepts
- Integrating Stellar
- Understanding the Stellar Network Structure
- Overview of Stellar Features
- Stellar Use Cases
- Linq by Nasdaq
- About Linq
- How Linq Works
- Benefits and Features of Linq
Case Study: Fraud Reduction
Case Study: Know Your Customer (KYC)
Case Study: Trading Platforms
Case Study: Payments
Challenges of Blockchain Applicability to Banking
Keys to Adoption of Blockchain in Banking
The Future of Banking with Blockchain
Summary and Conclusion
Closing Remarks