Blockchain in a Box (Dockerized Crypto Nodes for the Classroom)

[https://cyberlessons101.com](https://cyberlessons101.comhttps://github.com/androidteacher/iCSI_Coin_2026)

GitHub Project:

<https://github.com/androidteacher/iCSI_Coin_2026>

Teacher Directions

Student Directions (iCSI Coin)

The iCSI Coin Node is a fully functional, real-world blockchain application.

Unlike many educational tools that simulate blockchain behavior, this software IS real blockchain technology. It operates on the same fundamental principles as Bitcoin, utilizing:

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Discovery: Nodes autonomously find and connect to one another across the network to propagate blocks and transactions.
Proof-of-Work (PoW): The network is secured through cryptographic mining, using the same consensus mechanisms that power major cryptocurrencies.
Decentralized Ledger: Every node maintains its own copy of the blockchain, ensuring no single entity controls the data.