BCS063 Blockchain Architecture Design Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCS063 Blockchain Architecture Design (also written as KCS063) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University with an L-T-P of 3-0-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction to Blockchain and Blockchain Architecture and Design, Consensus, Hyperledger Fabric (A), Use case 1, Use case 3. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCS063 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCS063 / KCS063 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Blockchain Architecture Design |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-17 |
BCS063 Blockchain Architecture Design Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Introduction to Blockchain · Blockchain Architecture and Design
Introduction to Blockchain: Digital Money to Distributed Ledgers, Design Primitives: Protocols, Security, Consensus, Permissions, Privacy. Blockchain Architecture and Design: Basic crypto primitives: Hash, Signature,) Hashchain to Blockchain, Basic consensus mechanisms
Unit 2: Consensus
Consensus: Requirements for the consensus protocols, Proof of Work (PoW), Scalability aspects of Blockchain consensus protocols Smits - Permissioned Blockchains:Design goals, Consensus protocols for Permissioned Blockchains
Unit 3: Hyperledger Fabric (A)
Hyperledger Fabric (A): Decomposing the consensus process , Hyperledger fabric components, Chaincode Design and Implementation Hyperledger Fabric (B): Beyond Chaincode: fabric SDK and Front End (b) Hyperledger composer tool
Unit 4: Use case 1
Use case 1 : Blockchain in Financial Software and Systems (FSS): (i) Settlements, (ii) KYC, (iii) Capital markets, (iv) Insurance Use case 2: Blockchain in trade/supply chain: (i) Provenance of goods, visibility, trade/supply chain finance, invoice management discounting, etc
Unit 5: Use case 3
Use case 3: Blockchain for Government: (i) Digital identity, land records and other kinds of record keeping between government entities, (ii) public distribution system social welfare systems Blockchain Cryptography, Privacy and Security on Blockchain
BCS063 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course , the student will be able to
- CO 1 Describe the basic understanding of Blockchain architecture along with its primitive. K1, K2
- CO 2 Explain the requirements for basic protocol along with scalability aspects. K2, K3
- CO 3 Design and deploy the consensus process using frontend and backend. K3, K4
- CO 4 K4, K5
- Apply Blockchain techniques for different use cases like Finance, Trade/Supply and
- Government activities.
BCS063 Reference Books
- Mstering Bitcoin: Unlocking Digital Cryptocurrencies, by Andreas Antonopoulos
- Blockchain by Melanie Swa, O’Reilly
- Hyperledger Fabric - https://www.hyperledger.org/projects/fabric
- Zero to Blockchain - An IBM Redbooks course, by Bob Dill, David
Frequently Asked Questions about BCS063
What is the syllabus of BCS063 Blockchain Architecture Design?
The AKTU BCS063 Blockchain Architecture Design syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction to Blockchain and Blockchain Architecture and Design; Consensus; Hyperledger Fabric (A); Use case 1; Use case 3. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BCS063?
BCS063 Blockchain Architecture Design has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-0-0.
Is BCS063 the same subject as KCS063?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCS063 and KCS063 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Where can I download BCS063 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCS063?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year CS / Computer Engineering / CSE Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-17.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year CS / Computer Engineering / CSE Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-17.