Basics of Decentralized Blockchains
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Decentralized Blockchains, in a nutshell, are a way to replicate physical transactions in a virtual environment (This is a very simple description and does nowhere near describe the true technical elements of it, but it works for now). You can transfer any assortment of goods or services to someone without the need of a third-party such as a Bank, a Corporation, or your creepy uncle Tom. One analogy I like to use, is the Apple Analogy. If I handed you an apple, you can verify that the apple was transferred from my hand to yours without the need of any outside force (like a bank or a friend). You could know that you now have total control over that apple and it is now your property. But what if this was a digital apple? How could you know, that if I sent you a digital apple (say through email or a file server), that it would leave my possession and only be controlled by you? It's tough, because I can send you an apple digitally, and still have a copy with me. We just turned one apple into two which doesn't replicate that physical transaction (called the Double Spending Problem). Here is where Decentralized Blockchains step in to sort out this dilemma.
Basically what we will be doing, is understanding the basics of Decentralized Blockchains. This will include how they work, the security involved, why they are so important, and how they can be implemented in future applications. If you seem more interested and want to become more involved, I am open up to different ideas whether it includes meeting up again to go over the finer details and how you can learn more or even possible collaboration efforts!
Training & Qualifications
To start, I hold a strong background in IT and Computer Science topics which can be shown in my numerous tech related organizations and with my class history. I picked up a side hobby of learning more about Decentralized Blockchains and began my studies in December 2016. As of now, I am writing a 150 page document on everything you need to know about this subject. Seeing as this is WAY too big for most readers, I will be breaking this paper down into a small 5-10 page paper for an easy read and a solid starting point. After I have done that, I will be performing a research experiment delving into numerous high concept elements to get a better understanding of how they interact and the possibilities of its implementations in every day life.
Availability & Preferences
Free almost every day with the exception of a few meetings here and then.