Course Code: alzbes
Duration: 14 hours
Course Outline:

Layer 0 – The infrastructure and foundational layer

Introduction

Function of Layer Zero Network Architecture Consensus Algorithms Designing Layer 0 Case studies

Layer 2 – The fast and cheap execution layer

Introduction to Layer 2 solutions, their history and significance in blockchain design Blockchain Trilemma - Scalability and Performance challenges in Blockchain

The solution provided by Layer 2 – Plasma Rollups and Sidechains Short look at foundation of layer2 solutions

Payment Channels – with example lightning network State Channels – with implementations using Ethereum Sidechains – understanding cross-chain interoperability Sidechains – with Liquid

Plasma – using Ethereum

Hands-on project

Develop and use a layer-2 solution