Future Nexus Centurion University

Research Domain

Avalanche Verified Programme

Blockchain Engineering

The Blockchain Engineering focus area advances decentralised applications, trusted digital infrastructure, and enterprise blockchain through applied research, solution development, and specialist capability building across Ethereum, Solana, and Hyperledger Fabric.

22 Total Credits
6 Courses
2 Semesters
80+ Lab Sessions
3 Platforms
Credit Distribution — 22 Credits Total
10913 cr
10923 cr
10934 cr
10944 cr
10954 cr
10964 cr
Semester 1 — Foundations
Semester 2 — Advanced
Capstone Project
Ethereum
Solidity EVM DeFi NFT
Solana
Rust Anchor SPL Speed
Hyperledger Fabric
Go Enterprise Private
Teaching Philosophy
Designed for slow learners · Zero prior background required
Analogy Before Abstraction

Every concept starts with a real-world analogy before technical detail — e.g. 'a hash is like a fingerprint'.

Demonstrate Then Do

Every lab starts with a live instructor walkthrough. Students copy a working example before modifying it.

Min & Stretch Goals

Every lab specifies a minimum passing target AND a stretch goal — no one waits, no one is left behind.

Peer Programming

Used in the first 6 labs of Course 3. Two students, one computer — builds confidence and accelerates learning.

Explain Your Code

Every submission requires one-line comments on every function. Students explain code verbally during demos.

Ethereum + Solana Side by Side

From Course 2, every architectural concept is shown on both platforms. Graduates have genuine multi-chain competency.

Research Capped at 10%

No course requires more than 10% research. All remaining weight is applied labs, projects, and demonstrations.

Semester 1
3 Courses · 10 Credits · Weeks 1–16
Phase 1 — Conceptual Foundations
CUBD1091

Foundations of the Decentralised Internet

1-2-0 · 3 cr
Concepts + Economics · Sem 1, Wk 1
  • Web1 → Web2 → Web3 evolution & the case for decentralisation
  • Money, the 2008 crisis, and why Bitcoin was invented
  • Cryptography basics — hash functions, keys, digital signatures
  • Tokenomics, CBDCs, e-Rupee, and Metaverse economies
  • The blockchain ecosystem map — DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, wallets
Prereq: Basic computer literacy only
CUBD1092

Blockchain Architecture & How It Works

1-2-0 · 3 cr
Architecture + Tools · Sem 1, Wk 6
  • Merkle trees, hash pointers, UTXO vs. account model
  • Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake · The Merge (Sep 2022)
  • Ethereum architecture — EVM, Execution Layer, Beacon Chain
  • Solana — Proof of History, Tower BFT, Sealevel parallel execution
  • Layer 2 rollups (Arbitrum, zkSync) · The Blockchain Trilemma
Prereq: CUBD1091
CUBD1093

Smart Contract Development

1-2-1 · 4 cr
Solidity + Solana Dev · Sem 1, Wk 11
  • Solidity — data types, mappings, events, modifiers, inheritance
  • ERC-20 fungible tokens with OpenZeppelin
  • ERC-721 NFTs with IPFS metadata via Pinata
  • Foundry toolchain — Forge, Anvil, Cast; test coverage & gas reports
  • Security — reentrancy, overflow, access control; Slither analysis
  • Solana Anchor framework — counter program + SPL tokens
Prereq: CUBD1091 + CUBD1092
Semester 2
3 Courses · 12 Credits · Weeks 1–16
Phase 2 — Advanced Practice
CUBD1094

Full Stack Web3 Development

1-2-1 · 4 cr
Full-Stack DApp Dev · Sem 2, Wk 1
  • React + wagmi + viem + RainbowKit — wallet connection & on-chain reads
  • Writing transactions with real-time pending/success/error states
  • The Graph — subgraph deployment, GraphQL queries in React
  • Sign-In with Ethereum (SIWE, EIP-4361) via Next.js
  • NFT minting DApp — IPFS upload, mint, gallery display
  • Solana Wallet Adapter; deploy to Vercel + Sepolia testnet
Prereq: CUBD1093
CUBD1095

Advanced Blockchain & Industry Applications

1-2-1 · 4 cr
DeFi + Security + Fabric · Sem 2, Wk 5
  • AMM design — Uniswap v2 constant product formula x·y=k
  • Lending protocols (Aave mechanics), staking reward accumulators
  • DAO governance — OpenZeppelin Governor + TimelockController
  • NFT marketplace — listing, buying, EIP-2981 royalties
  • Security audit methodology — Slither, Aderyn, audit reports
  • Hyperledger Fabric — peers, orderers, channels, Go chaincode
Prereq: CUBD1093 + CUBD1094
Capstone
CUBD1096  ·  0-0-4  ·  4 Credits  ·  Sem 2 Wk 9–16

Capstone Project in Blockchain Engineering

Teams of two build and deploy a complete blockchain project over 8 weeks. Plan, architect, code, test, secure, and ship. Reviewed by faculty and an industry guest. All 5 tracks require a live Vercel URL and a verified testnet deployment.

A DeFi DApp

ERC-20 + AMM swap or staking + React frontend + Foundry tests

B NFT Platform

ERC-721 collection + marketplace or minting DApp on Eth or Solana

C DAO App

Governance token + Governor + Timelock + proposal & vote DApp

D Security Audit

Slither + manual audit + 1500-word report + 5 findings + fixes

E Hyperledger App

Fabric 2-org network + Go chaincode (5 functions) + Node.js client

Career Paths This Programme Targets
Smart Contract Developer Solana Program Developer Full-Stack Web3 Developer DeFi Protocol Engineer Smart Contract Security Auditor NFT Platform Developer DAO Governance Engineer Enterprise Blockchain Developer Blockchain Product Manager Web3 Content Writer CBDC / FinTech Analyst Blockchain Solutions Architect Protocol Support Engineer
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Student Projects

DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, DAO systems, and security audits built by IFN blockchain students. Projects being documented.

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Hackathons & Events

Web3 hackathons, ETHIndia, Solana India events, and blockchain workshops hosted at IFN. 50+ events run by Campus to Crypto. Calendar loading soon.

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Industry Visitors

Protocol engineers, Avalanche Foundation team members, and DeFi founders who've visited IFN. Profiles being added.

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Lab & Demo Videos

Live testnet deployments, smart contract code walkthroughs, and security audits. Videos uploading soon.

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