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OmniLedger: Experimental Blockchain

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This lecture covers the experimental blockchain OmniLedger, discussing its structure, operations, and applications. It delves into client transactions, ByzCoin body, and the OmniLedger Explorer tool. Students explore the creation and management of conodes, as well as the functionalities of the system. The lecture also touches on the security aspects of the blockchain, including transaction verification and data anonymization. Practical exercises and evaluations are conducted to deepen understanding and application of the concepts.

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