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TECH5300  Bitcoin Presentation–design and evaluation

Assessment 3 Information

Subject Code:	TECH5300
Subject Name:	Bitcoin
Assessment Title:	Presentation–design and evaluation
Assessment Type:	Individual
Word  Count:	10 Minutes (+/-10%)
Weighting:	40%
Total Marks:	40
Submission:	Via MyKBS
Due Date:	Week13

 Your Task

 This assessment is to be completed individually. In this assessment, you will evaluate the purpose, structure, and design of layer 3 of the Decentralised  applications, which provides the accessibility layer. Additionally, you will design a plan for an industry’s adoption of Bitcoin. Finally, you will present your planAssessment Description

In this assessment, you will deliver a presentation that covers all four subject learning outcomes:(1) evaluating the purpose, structure, and design of base layer 1 of the Bitcoin network, (2) evaluating the purpose, structure, and design of layer 2 of the Lightning network, (3) evaluating the purpose, structure, and design of layer 3 of the Decentralised Applications (DApps), and (4) designing a plan for an industry’s adoption of Bitcoin. The presentation will assess your ability to critically evaluate complex concepts, conduct comprehensive research, and develop strategic plans.

Your Task: Prepare and deliver a presentation addressing the following:

1. Evaluation of BaseLayer1oftheBitcoin Network:
   1. Evaluate the purpose, structure, and design of base layer 1of the Bitcoin network, emphasising its role as the security layer.
2. Evaluation of Layer2oftheLightning Network:
   1. Evaluate the purpose, structure, and design of layer2oftheLightningnetwork, highlighting its role as the scalability layer.
3. EvaluationofLayer3:Decentralised Applications (D Apps):
   1. Evaluate the purpose, structure, and design of layer 3 of Decentralised Applications (DApps), focusing on its role as the accessibility layer.
   2. Analyse the impact of layer3 on enhancing the usability,functionality,anduser experience of decentralised applications.
   3. Showcase examples of popular D Apps and propose innovative DApp ideas.
4. Designing a Plan for Industry Adoption of Bitcoin:
   1. Evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of industry adoption of Bitcoin, considering factors such as security, transparency, cost savings, financial inclusion, and regulatory compliance.

This assessment aims to achieve the following subject learning outcomes:

Assessment Instructions

Students must conduct research externally and included references in order to produce a well referenced assessment. You should use at least ten (10) sources of information and reference these in accordance with the Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style. These may include websites, social media sites, industry reports, census data, journal articles, and newspaper articles. These references should be presented as in-text citations and a referencing list at the end of your assessment (not included in the word limit).Wikipedia and other popular sites are not to be used.

1. You must submit your presentation in a recorded video format using MyKBS (Kaltura). You aren’t required to submit the presentation slides as your slides and your face will be present in the video recording.
2. Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.

Important Study Information

Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy

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KBS values academic integrity.All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy.

Please read the policy to learn the answers to these questions:

 

• What is academic integrity and misconduct?
  • What are the penalties for academic misconduct?
  • How can I appeal my grade?

 

 

 

Late submission of assignments (within the Assessment Policy)

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Length Limits for Assessments

Penalties may be applied for assessment submissions that exceed prescribed limits.

 

 

Study Assistance

Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centrepage. Further details can be accessed at https://elearning.kbs.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1481

 

Generative AI Traffic Lights

 

Please see the level of Generative AI that this assessment is Level 2 has been designed to accept:

 

Traffic Light	Amount of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) usage	Evidence Required	This assessment (✓)
Level1	Prohibited:   No Generative AI allowed This assessment showcases your individual knowledge, skills and/or personal experiences in the absence of Generative AI support.	The use of generative AI is  prohibited for this assessment and may potentially result in penalties for academic misconduct, including but not limited to a mark of zero for the assessment.
Level2	Optional: You may use Generative AI for research and content generation that is appropriately referenced.   See assessment instructions for details This assessment allows you to engage with Generative AI as a means of expanding your understanding, creativity, and idea generation in the research phase of your assessment and to produce content that enhances your assessment. I.e., images. You do not have to use it.	The use of Gen AI is optional for this assessment.   Your collaboration with Generative AI must be clearly referenced just as you would reference any other resource type used. Click on the link below to learn how to reference Generative AI. https://library.kaplan.edu.au/referencing-other-sources/referencing-other-sources-generative-ai In addition, you must include an appendix that documents your Generative AI collaboration including all prompts and responses used for the assessment.   Unapproved use of generative AI as per assessment details during the content generation parts of your assessment may potentially result in penalties for academic misconduct, including but not limited to a mark of zero for the assessment. Ensure you follow the specific assessment instructions in the section above.	✓
Level3	Compulsory: You must use Generative AI to complete your assessment See assessment instruction for details   This assessment fully integrates Generative AI, allowing you to harness the technology’s full potential in collaboration with your own expertise. Always check your assessment instructions carefully as there may still be limitations on what constitutes acceptable use, and these may be specific to each assessment.	You will be taught how to use generative AI and assessed on its use.   Your collaboration with Generative AI must be clearly referenced just as you would reference any other resource type used. Click on the link below to learn how to reference Generative AI. https://library.kaplan.edu.au/referencing-other-sources/referencing-other-sources-generative-ai   In addition, you must include an appendix that documents your Generative AI collaboration including all prompts and responses used for the assessment. Unapproved use of generative AI as per assessment details during the content generation parts of your assessment may potentially result in penalties for academic misconduct, including but not limited to a mark of zero for the assessment. Ensure you follow the specific assessment instructions in the section above.