DLT in the Financial Sector

Dates

03/06/2024 - 06/06/2024

Location

Florence

Level

Advanced training

Delivery mode

Residential

Course materials (registered participants only)

The aim of this Advanced Course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), from theoretical foundations to practical applications, with a particular focus on Metamask and cryptocurrency wallets used to interact with the Ethereum blockchain. The DLT in the Financial Sector course introduces the fundamental concepts of blockchain technology and delves into the economic incentives driving its adoption. It covers essential technological aspects and examines the practical applications of blockchain through smart contracts. Participants will gain exposure to prominent use cases of DLT and blockchain, including cryptocurrencies, financial applications within Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and decentralized applications (dApps) in a broader context.
The course also includes an exploration of real-world case studies and industry perspectives, while addressing ongoing and future trends in the DLT field and the associated policy considerations. This training week is tailored for participants who possess a foundational understanding of blockchain and are seeking to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in this technology.

Lectures

Blockchain and DLT basics
Underlying technologies
Intro to Ethereum
DLT-based crypto-assets
DLT – A view from Practitioners
Intro to Decentralized Finance (DeFI) and examples of DeFI Applications
Tokenization

Applied Sessions

Etherum
Case Studies
Using Protocols on the Ethereum Blockchain
Programming a Smart Contract on the Ethereum
Blockchain

Essential: A bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, finance, mathematics, engineering, or a similar discipline.
Essential: Introductory knowledge of Blockchain and/or DeFi, including through the participation to one of the EU -SDFA Foundational Training Weeks.

Residential training weeks will take place within the premises of the European University Institute.

Participants are responsible for arranging both their travel and accommodation for the residential weeks in Florence.
FBF will reimburse the cost of their travel up to a given ceiling (economy class for flights on dates close to the event – max two days before and after the course) and a total of EUR 100 for taxis. Participants will also receive a daily allowance to cover accommodation expenses, up to a certain limit and for a maximum of 4 nights (with check-in on Sunday and check-out on Thursday).
Reimbursements will be processed after the training has ended and will require presentation of relevant invoices and receipts.
To help participants travel to and from the event venue, FBF will provide a private shuttle bus from/to the city center every day.
FBF will also provide light lunches and coffee breaks during the training days and one or two evening social activities per week.