Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases
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Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases
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This course is the definitive introduction to blockchain for both the developer and non-developer audience. Beyond the technology, this course will introduce you to some of the philosophy behind decentralization and why there is so much excitement around it. Join ConsenSys Academy and course instructor Nick Nelson in this rich-media introduction to the foundations of blockchain.
During the first three modules, you'll be introduced to blockchain and the technology behind it. In module four, we'll go beyond bitcoin and delve deeper into a next-generation blockchain called Ethereum to introduce you to what modern blockchains can do. The use cases featured in the final module are drawn from among the businesses in ConsenSys portfolio. We believe we're uniquely positioned to present you with a valuable behind-the-scenes look at the people and companies working in this space to help give you a better understanding of the business side of blockchain. Together, we'll examine businesses use cases, hear from industry leaders, and give you the opportunity to develop and analyze a use case yourself. With this course, not only will you be the one who is able to explain blockchain to your colleagues, you'll be well on your way to making educated business decisions with your new, foundational understanding of the technology.
In this module we will cover the following topics: 1. Why are People Excited About Blockchain? 2.The Brief, Brief History of Blockchain 3.The Move to Decentralization 4. Ledgers, Distributed Ledgers, and Consensus 5. What is Blockchain? The reading materials will help you to expand your knowledge of the materials presented in this module. There is an assessment at the end of this module. You need to achieve 80% or higher to pass and receive the Course Certificate.
What's included
9 videos5 readings1 assignment
9 videos•Total 20 minutes
- Welcome•1 minute
- Introduction•2 minutes
- Consensys Introduction•1 minute
- Lesson 2: The Brief, Brief History of Blockchain•2 minutes
- Lesson 3: What is Decentralization?•2 minutes
- Decentralization•3 minutes
- Lesson 4: Ledgers, Distributed Ledgers, and Consensus•3 minutes
- Lesson 5: The Paper Blockchain•2 minutes
- Why Blockchain?•3 minutes
5 readings•Total 55 minutes
- The Brief, Brief History of Blockchain•20 minutes
- Supplemental Reading: The Brief, Brief History of Blockchain•10 minutes
- The Move to Decentralization•7 minutes
- Supplemental Reading: The Move to Decentralization•8 minutes
- Supplemental Reading: What is a Blockchain?•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
In this module we will cover the following topics: Cryptography, Hash Functions, Public Key Cryptography and Signing, Blocks and Blockchain, the Chain, Nodes and Network. The reading materials will help you to expand your knowledge of the materials presented in this module. There is an assessment at the end of this module. You need to achieve 80% or higher to pass and receive the Course Certificate.
What's included
7 videos4 readings1 assignment
7 videos•Total 25 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Lesson 1: Public Key Cryptography•4 minutes
- Lesson 2: Cryptographic Hash Functions•7 minutes
- Digital Signing•3 minutes
- Lesson 4: Anatomy of a Block•6 minutes
- Lesson 5: The Chain of Blocks•2 minutes
- Lesson 6: Nodes and Networks•3 minutes
4 readings•Total 50 minutes
- Why Do I Need a Public and Private Key on the Blockchain?•10 minutes
- Hash Functions•10 minutes
- Supplemental Reading: Hash Functions•20 minutes
- Bitcoin-Digital Signatures-Khan Academy•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
Welcome to the Blockchain in Use module. In this module we will cover the following topics: Introduction, Trust Framework and Consensus Mechanisms, Public, Consortium, Private Blockchains, Blockchain Interoperability, When to Use a Blockchain (Limitations and Misconceptions), Implications of Blockchain on Traditional Business. The reading materials will help you to expand your knowledge of the materials presented in this module. There is an assessment at the end of this module. You need to achieve 80% or higher to pass and receive the Course Certificate.
What's included
6 videos5 readings1 assignment
6 videos•Total 27 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Lesson 1: Consensus Mechanisms and Trust Frameworks•5 minutes
- Lesson 2: Public, Private & Consortium Blockchains•3 minutes
- Blockchain Interoperability•7 minutes
- Lesson 3: When to Use a Blockchain•5 minutes
- Lesson 4: Implications of Blockchain on Business•6 minutes
5 readings•Total 55 minutes
- Trust Frameworks and Consensus Mechanisms•10 minutes
- Public, Consortium, Private Blockchains & Interoperability•10 minutes
- Supplemental Reading: Public, Consortium, Private Blockchains & Interoperability•10 minutes
- Supplemental Reading: When to Use a Blockchain•10 minutes
- Supplemental Reading: Implication of Blockchain on Traditional Business•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
In this module we will cover the following topics: Introduction, Bitcoin and Ethereum, Ethereum, Smart Contracts, Cryptocurrency Tokens, Wallets and the Marketplaces, and Implications on Traditional Businesses. The reading materials will help you to expand your knowledge of the materials presented in this module. There is an assessment at the end of this module. You need to achieve 80% or higher to pass and receive the Course Certificate.
What's included
9 videos4 readings1 assignment
9 videos•Total 38 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Lesson 1: Cryptocurrency Tokens•6 minutes
- Lesson 2: Wallets, Exchanges & Transactions•6 minutes
- Lesson 3: Bitcoin and Ethereum•3 minutes
- Bitcoin vs Ethereum•5 minutes
- Lesson 4: Smart Contracts & The EVM•5 minutes
- Lesson 5: Decentralized Apps•3 minutes
- Lesson 6: Blockchain Platforms & Extensions•4 minutes
- Lesson 7: Blockchain Solution Architecture•4 minutes
4 readings•Total 57 minutes
- Cryptocurrency Tokens•15 minutes
- Introduction to Ethereum•20 minutes
- Supplemental Reading: Bitcoin and Ethereum•10 minutes
- Smart Contracts•12 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
In this module we will review the following use cases: Self-Sovereign Identity and Reputation, Ownership and Governance, Supply Chain and Asset Tracking, and Royalties in the Music Industry.
What's included
6 videos4 readings1 peer review
6 videos•Total 44 minutes
- Introduction•0 minutes
- Lesson 1: Self-Sovereign Identity and Reputation•8 minutes
- Lesson 2: Ownership and Governance•12 minutes
- Lesson 3: Supply Chain and Asset Tracking•15 minutes
- Lesson 4: Royalties in the Music Industry•8 minutes
- Wrap-Up•1 minute
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Uport: Self-sovereign Identity and Reputation•10 minutes
- Meridio: Ownership and Governance•10 minutes
- Viant: Supply Chain and Asset Tracking•10 minutes
- Ujo: Royalties in the Music Industry•10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
- Create a Blockchain Use Case•120 minutes
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Reviewed on Nov 12, 2018
This is excellent foundation course for beginners. Especially the real time examples given in the course are awesome. I liked the decision tree logic when to implement Blockchain.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2019
I would recommend this course to anyone who needs a new business development understanding of the applicability of blockchain in various industry scenarios
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2019
This is an outstanding course for neophyte blockchain entrepreneurs and those who desire to create a career in this emerging high-technology field.
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