Introduction to Blockchain Technology and Applications

An academic route into blockchain

This NPTEL offering is a lecture series on blockchain technology and its applications, taught by Prof. Sandeep Shukla of IIT Kanpur. Across 29 lectures it gives a structured, university-style walk through the subject rather than a short overview.

Who should use it

The format suits engineering and computer science learners, researchers and working professionals who prefer lecture-based study to tutorial clips. The listing names only lectures 01 through 15, so it helps to check the full syllabus before committing time.

What to expect

• A long-form lecture sequence rather than a set of standalone videos.
• A focus on blockchain technology and the ways it is applied.
• A pace that rewards steady weekly study over a single sitting.

Anyone building a foundation in distributed ledgers before moving to a more specialized course will find this a useful, academically anchored starting point.