Yesterday we closed the fourth edition of the Blockchain Technologies course at the University of Málaga, organized by NICS Lab. For this special occasion, we had the privilege of using the demo space at Fortris, who generously hosted the final session at their offices.
Over the past months, students have explored the foundations and cutting-edge applications of blockchain. The course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on work, and it all culminates in the presentation of a final project developed in collaboration with companies and professionals in the ecosystem. This year’s lineup of projects was particularly strong, reflecting the growing maturity and curiosity of the students.
Student Projects: Real Solutions for Web3 Challenges
As with every edition, the highlight was the project presentations — the result of several months of work by the students, tackling real problems in the blockchain space.
Analysis of recurring vulnerabilities in Web3
Marco López González and Jose Maria Tapia Catena presented an in-depth analysis of recurring vulnerabilities in Web3 and DeFi CTF exercises. The project was proposed by Oak Security and supervised by José Carlos Ramírez, focusing on common pitfalls that developers and auditors face in decentralized environments.
Clustering heuristics in Bitcoin
Julio de los Santos Rodríguez shared his experience working on clustering heuristics in Bitcoin, using the open-source library Chaininspect developed by Clovr Labs. His work, authorized by Aleksandar Yabalkarov and Xavier Ros Muñoz, involved real blockchain data and explored how behavioral patterns can be inferred from transaction flows.
Fundy
Miguel Ángel Fortes, Diego García Muñoz, and Juan Carlos Delgado de la Torre introduced Fundy, a Bitcoin wallet with advanced custody mechanisms, designed around Miniscript and Timelocks. The project was proposed by Fortris and supported by Álvaro López and Antonio Tovar Quijada, showcasing a robust approach to programmable spending conditions in Bitcoin.
Cryptographic puzzles in the metaverse
Finally, Antonio Cano Galindo joined us remotely to present his solution for deploying cryptographic puzzles in the metaverse. The project was initiated by Crypto Birds and mentored by Antonio Ríos Gil and Carlos Javier Martín Esteban, blending creativity with smart contract design and interactive game mechanics.
After the presentations, we enjoyed a relaxed networking session with snacks — a perfect moment to exchange ideas and reflect on how far the students have come. Events like these not only close the course on a high note but also help build bridges between academia and industry, opening up new opportunities for collaboration.
We’d like to thank all the students, mentors, and partner companies who made this edition possible, and especially Fortris for hosting us so warmly.