By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Define what smart contracts are and explain their role in blockchain technology.
2. Describe the key characteristics of smart contracts (e.g., self-executing, tamper-resistant, decentralized).
3. Compare smart contracts with traditional legal contracts, highlighting advantages and limitations.
4. Identify common use cases for smart contracts (e.g., DeFi, NFTs, supply chain, voting systems).
5. Understand the basic technical components of a smart contract (e.g., code, blockchain deployment, execution).
6. Recognise major blockchain platforms that support smart contracts (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Cardano).
7. Explain the concept of gas fees and their role in smart contract execution.
8. Discuss security risks and challenges associated with smart contracts (e.g., bugs, exploits, reentrancy attacks).
9. Explore real-world examples of successful and failed smart contract implementations.
10. Evaluate the potential future impact of smart contracts on industries like finance, law, and logistics.

smart contracts, blockchain, web3