Learn Bitcoin, Blockchain & Crypto Basics
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Learn Bitcoin, Blockchain & Crypto Basics
This course is part of Cryptocurrency Trading and Technical Analysis Specialization
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Understand blockchain technology and how cryptocurrencies operate.
Analyze Bitcoin, altcoins, and digital asset ecosystems.
Evaluate wallets, exchanges, and risks in crypto markets.
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May 2026
29 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
Understand how cryptocurrencies work and how blockchain technology is transforming modern finance. Build a strong foundation in Bitcoin, digital assets, and decentralized systems with practical insights and real-world examples.
This beginner-friendly course introduces the core concepts of cryptocurrency and blockchain. You will learn how Bitcoin was created, how digital currencies operate, and how blockchain enables secure and transparent transactions without central control. You will explore different types of cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Litecoin, understand how mining validates transactions, and learn the role of cryptographic security in protecting digital assets. The course also covers practical aspects such as cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, and basic investment strategies. You will understand how digital assets are stored, traded, and used in real-world applications. In addition, you will gain insights into regulatory challenges and how governments approach cryptocurrency oversight, helping you understand both opportunities and risks in this evolving space. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently explain cryptocurrency concepts, evaluate blockchain systems, and understand how Bitcoin and digital assets function in modern financial markets.
This module introduces the foundational concepts of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. Learners explore how digital currencies emerged, why they were created, and how blockchain technology supports decentralized financial systems. The module also examines the purpose, applications, and future potential of cryptocurrencies in transforming modern financial ecosystems.
What's included
9 videos5 assignments
9 videos•Total 76 minutes
- Introduction to Cryptocurrency•11 minutes
- Concept of Bitcoin•8 minutes
- History of Bitcoin•6 minutes
- More on Bitcoin•10 minutes
- Uses of Cryptocurrency•6 minutes
- Concept of Blockchain•9 minutes
- Cause of Cryptocurrency•9 minutes
- Cryptocurrency in Future•9 minutes
- Shift in Financial Statement•8 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Basics of Cryptocurrency•10 minutes
- Bitcoin Background and Evolution•10 minutes
- Purpose and Uses of Cryptocurrency•10 minutes
- Importance and Future of Cryptocurrency•10 minutes
- Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin•30 minutes
This module explores the diverse ecosystem of cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin. Learners examine different types of cryptocurrencies, including major platforms such as Litecoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. The module highlights how each cryptocurrency serves unique technological functions and contributes to the broader blockchain ecosystem.
What's included
9 videos5 assignments
9 videos•Total 76 minutes
- Types of Cryptocurrency•8 minutes
- Types of Cryptocurrency Continues•5 minutes
- Understanding Litecoin•12 minutes
- Understanding Ethereum•7 minutes
- Understanding Ripple•6 minutes
- More on Types of Cryptocurrency•7 minutes
- How Cryptocurrency Works•12 minutes
- Cyrptocurrency Exchanges•7 minutes
- Over the Counter Trades•11 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Understanding Cryptocurrency Types•10 minutes
- Popular Cryptocurrencies•10 minutes
- Ripple and Other Cryptocurrencies•10 minutes
- Cryptocurrency Working Mechanism•10 minutes
- Types of Cryptocurrencies and Major Coins•30 minutes
This module focuses on the technical processes that support cryptocurrency networks. Learners study cryptocurrency mining, transaction validation, and the security mechanisms that protect blockchain systems. The module also examines potential risks, limitations, and emerging technological threats to cryptocurrency security.
What's included
9 videos5 assignments
9 videos•Total 75 minutes
- Cyrptocurrency Mining•6 minutes
- Benefits and Drawbacks•9 minutes
- Cryptocurrency Benefits and Drawbacks•11 minutes
- Secured Cryptocurrencies•10 minutes
- Quantum Computer and Bitcoin•7 minutes
- How Secured is Cryptocurrencies•11 minutes
- Basics of Cryptocurrency Mining•11 minutes
- Bitcoin Mining Two Purposes•5 minutes
- Bitcoin Cloud Mining•6 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Introduction to Mining•10 minutes
- Risks and Limitations•10 minutes
- Cryptocurrency Security•10 minutes
- Bitcoin Mining Concepts•10 minutes
- Cryptocurrency Mining and Security•30 minutes
This module explores how cryptocurrencies are used in real-world applications. Learners examine cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, and investment strategies while understanding how digital assets are stored, traded, and managed. The module also introduces basic approaches to cryptocurrency valuation and spending.
What's included
9 videos5 assignments
9 videos•Total 83 minutes
- Practical Use of Cryptocurrency•7 minutes
- Concept of MyEtherWallet•8 minutes
- Storing of Wallet•11 minutes
- Most Visited Exchanges•8 minutes
- Basic Strategies to Invest•12 minutes
- Collecting More Coins•11 minutes
- Valuation and Investment•6 minutes
- Investing in Digital Currency•8 minutes
- Ways to spend Cryptocurrency•11 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Practical Applications•10 minutes
- Cryptocurrency Wallets•10 minutes
- Investment Basics•10 minutes
- Valuation and Spending Cryptocurrency•10 minutes
- Cryptocurrency Usage, Wallets and Exchanges•30 minutes
This module examines regulatory frameworks and the foundational principles of blockchain technology. Learners explore how governments and regulatory agencies approach cryptocurrency oversight while understanding challenges associated with regulating decentralized financial systems. The module also explains how blockchain technology enables secure and transparent digital record keeping.
What's included
9 videos5 assignments
9 videos•Total 75 minutes
- Regulations for Cryptocurrency•7 minutes
- Regulatory Agencies•6 minutes
- Challenges to Regulation•7 minutes
- Introduction to Cryptocurrency•11 minutes
- Different Types of Cryptocurrencies•9 minutes
- Blockchain Technology•10 minutes
- Blockchain and Bitcoin Fundamentals•6 minutes
- Protectioin of Property•8 minutes
- Bitcoin Fundamentals•11 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Cryptocurrency Regulations•10 minutes
- Regulatory Challenges•10 minutes
- Blockchain Technology•10 minutes
- Blockchain and Bitcoin Basics•10 minutes
- Cryptocurrency Regulations and Blockchain Fundamentals•30 minutes
This module focuses on the practical applications of Bitcoin and its role in modern financial innovation. Learners explore how Bitcoin can be used for transactions, crowdfunding, and investment activities. The module also reviews expert perspectives, hardware requirements for mining, and key considerations for trading and purchasing Bitcoin.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
7 videos•Total 66 minutes
- Bitcoin as Currency Tool•11 minutes
- Crowdfunding with Bitcoin•17 minutes
- Getting the Right Hardware•14 minutes
- Professionals Views on Bitcoin•3 minutes
- Summarizing on Bitcoin•6 minutes
- Summarizing on Bitcoin Continues•7 minutes
- Trading and Buying Bitcoins•7 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Bitcoin Applications•10 minutes
- Bitcoin Hardware and Expert Insights•10 minutes
- Bitcoin Summary•10 minutes
- Bitcoin Applications, Insights and Trading•30 minutes
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