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Blockchain Systems & Web3 Financial Engineering

Solidity, EVM Internals, DeFi Protocols, Smart Contract Auditing & Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Engineer trustless decentralized financial systems. Master Solidity programming, EVM opcode execution mechanics, automated smart contract security auditing, decentralized exchange (DEX) liquidity protocols, cross-border payment rails, and zero-knowledge privacy proofs.

Duration
9 months
Proficiency
Advanced
Start Date
November 2026
Credit Units
90 Units
Blockchain Systems & Web3 Financial Engineering
Accredited TVET
Certification:Certified Blockchain Financial Engineer (CBFE)
Tuition Fee:₦350,000 (100% Scholarship Eligible)
Study Mode:Hybrid (Lab + Online)
Accreditation:National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)
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Terrain-Optimized Learning

Syllabus & Real Engineering Modules

Designed for Nigerian connectivity and power constraints. Study online or export complete lesson guides for offline learning.

Nigerian Terrain Case Study

Low-Gas Cross-Border Remittance Protocol on Arbitrum/Base with ERC-4337 Account Abstraction

Traditional remittance channels to Nigeria (Western Union, wire transfers) charge 8-12% in hidden forex markups and take days to clear. Ethereum mainnet gas fees ($15-$40) make small remittances impossible. Deploying on Layer 2 rollups (Arbitrum, Base) with Account Abstraction allows users to pay gas in Naira stablecoins (cNGN) without owning volatile ETH.

Key Topics & Theoretical Concepts

Cryptographic Hashing, Asymmetric Signatures & Merkle Trees
EVM Stack Machine, Memory, Storage Slots & Bytecode Execution
Solidity Syntax: Types, Storage vs. Memory, Visibility & Modifiers
Standard ERC Token Standards: ERC-20, ERC-721 & ERC-1155
Hands-On Lab: Build and Deploy an ERC-20 Governance Token with Vesting VaultIntermediate

Write an ERC-20 smart contract with automated cliff vesting, linear unlock calculations, and deployment to the Sepolia testnet.

Toolchain & Stack:
SolidityFoundryEVM Sepolia Testnet

Recommended Module Literature

Solidity Official Documentation
Source: Ethereum Foundation • Language specification, security considerations, and inheritance rules.
Official Docs

Graduation Competencies

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Write secure, gas-optimized Solidity smart contracts verified by Foundry test suites
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Architect and deploy decentralized finance protocols including AMMs and lending pools
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Perform rigorous automated and manual security audits using Slither and formal verification
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Understand Layer 2 rollup scaling and zero-knowledge cryptographic proof mechanics

Technologies Mastered

Solidity 0.8+EVM Internals & Gas OptimizationHardhat & FoundryDeFi Protocols (AMM, Lending)Smart Contract Auditing (Slither)Ethers.js / ViemZero-Knowledge (Circom)

Prerequisites

  • •Strong proficiency in software development (JavaScript or Python)
  • •Basic understanding of cryptography (Hashing, Public-Key Cryptography)

Target Industry Roles

Smart Contract EngineerWeb3 Protocol DeveloperDeFi Security AuditorBlockchain Architect