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Duration
3 months
Duration
3 months
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Campus location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Campus location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Transaction Graph Analysis in the Cardano Network (Internship) project from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focuses on analyzing the transaction graph of the Cardano blockchain to uncover structural and behavioral insights into the network.

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Overview

Cardano, a third-generation blockchain based on proof-of-stake, leverages the extended UTXO model to support multi-asset transactions and smart contracts. By constructing a transaction graph from the ledger and examining its properties, the Transaction Graph Analysis in the Cardano Network (Internship) project from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) aims to highlight user interaction patterns, identify network inefficiencies, and explore potential malicious behaviors.

Key Facts

 The research process will begin with a study of Cardano’s blockchain architecture and relevant literature, followed by the setup and synchronization of a full node to enable reliable data collection. Transaction data will then be stored in a relational database and used to build a directed graph where nodes represent addresses or UTXOs and edges represent transactions. Preliminary analyses will include computing standard graph measures, interpreting the resulting topology, and assessing user interconnectivity.

Programme Structure

  • The project will deliver a fully operational Cardano full node synchronized with the main network, together with a relational database containing structured transaction data. 
  • A transaction graph generated from this dataset will serve as the foundation for analysis. 
  • The deliverables also include a set of preliminary results covering local and global graph metrics, insights into network behavior, and a discussion of observed transaction patterns.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • Application deadline: All year around

Language

English
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3.5

English requirements

PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Undergraduate students in 3rd year or above and master’s students.
  • Minimum GPA: 3.5/4
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Contact details of 3 referees
  • Official English language test score

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Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    Free
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    Free

Additional Details

  • This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000. 

Living costs

Thuwal

Saudi Arabia
2270 - 3445 SAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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