Õppeaine eesmärk on anda õigusteaduse üliõpilastele põhjalik arusaam plokiahela tehnoloogiast, hõlmates selle tehnilisi aluseid, erinevaid rakendusi eri sektorites ning asjakohast institutsionaalset raamistikku rahvusvahelisel tasandil. Kursus ühendab õigusliku kompetentsi tehnoloogilise mõistmisega muutuvas digitaalses keskkonnas.

The aim of this course is to provide law students with a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology, encompassing its technical foundations, diverse applications across various sectors, and the relevant institutional environment at international level. Course integrates legal expertise with technological understanding in an evolving digital landscape.

Aine läbinud üliõpilane:
- selgitab plokiahela tehnoloogia põhikomponente (hajusandmebaasid, konsensusmehhanismid, nutilepingud) ja hindab nende mõju õigusele ja praktikatele;
- analüüsib plokiahela rakendusi põhisektorites nagu finants, tarneahel, tervishoid, selgitades nende eeliseid, väljakutseid ja sidusrühmade rolle;
- tõlgendab ja rakendab plokiahelaga seotud rahvusvahelisi regulatsioone;
- integreerib tehnoloogilise arusaama ja õigusliku mõtlemise interdistsiplinaarsete juhtumite lahendamisel.

After completing this course the student:
- explains the core components of blockchain technology (distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts) and evaluates their implications for law and practice;
- analyses blockchain applications in key sectors (finance, supply chain, healthcare), explains benefits, challenges, and stakeholder roles;
- interprets and applies international regulatory frameworks relevant to blockchain;
- integrates technological understanding with legal reasoning to address interdisciplinary cases.

Kursus pakub tulevastele juristidele põhjalikku ülevaadet plokiahela tehnoloogiast. Esimene osa tutvustab üliõpilastele plokiahela tehnoloogia tehnilisi aluseid, kohandatuna neile, kellel puudub taust arvutiteaduses või inseneriteaduses. Kursus lihtsustab keerukaid mõisteid nagu hajusandmebaasid, konsensusmehhanismid, krüptograafilised põhimõtted ja nutilepingud, selgete selgituste ja interaktiivsete vahendite, näiteks mängupõhise õppe abil. Teine osa keskendub plokiahela rakendustele reaalses maailmas, uurides selle kasutust erinevates sektorites, nagu finantsvaldkond (krüptovaluutad, detsentraliseeritud rahandus (DeFi) ja piiriülesed maksed), tarneahel (kaupade läbipaistva jälgimise ja päritolu kontroll), tervishoid (patsientide andmete turvaline haldamine ja ravimite jälgitavus). Teises osas osalevad külalislektorid – praktikud, kes rakendavad plokiahela lahendusi – jagades oma kogemust tehnoloogia kasutamisest. Viimane osa käsitleb rahvusvahelisel tasandil tegutsevaid institutsioone, mis reguleerivad selle tehnoloogia rakendamist.

The course provides a comprehensive exploration of blockchain technology for future legal professionals. The first segment introduces students to the technical underpinnings of blockchain technology, tailored for those without a background in computer science or engineering. The course simplifies complex concepts - such as distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, cryptographic principles, and smart contracts - using clear explanations and interactive tools like game-based learning. The second segment shifts focus to blockchain’s real-world applications, exploring its deployment across diverse sectors such as: finance (cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and cross-border payments), supply chain (transparent tracking of goods and provenance verification) and healthcare (secure management of patient records and drug traceability). The second segment features guest lecturers—practitioners actively implementing blockchain solutions—who share firsthand insights into the application of blockchain. The final segment delves into the formal institutions at international level to regulate the application of this technology

eristav hindamine

graded assessment

Vastavalt laiendatud ainekavale

According to the extended syllabus

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Saban Ibrahim Göksal, doktorant-nooremteadur (MO - õiguse instituut)