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The Blockchain

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.2

179 reviews

Beginner level
No prior experience required
9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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This course is part of the Blockchain Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

Begin your exploration of blockchain technologies with a look at fundamental blockchain concepts along with an application in which blockchain technology plays a critical role — cryptofinance. This course also introduces distributed digital systems in terms of software and network architecture, and shows how these systems underlie the functionality of the blockchain. In this and the following courses in the specialization you'll have a chance for hands-on-practice to cement your learning.

This course requires the purchase of two books for the completion of assignments: Drescher, D. (2017). Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps. (ISBN-13: 978-1484226032) Antonoupoulos, A. M. (2017). The Internet of Money, Volume Two. (ISBN-13: 978-1947910065)

In this module, we will begin to explore blockchain technology in terms of its fundamental purpose as well as inspect the key elements of the blockchain’s underlying software architecture. Additionally, we will investigate the use of the blockchain in handling digital currency transactions and view the potential and future of industry leaders like the Ethereum Foundation.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 video•Total 11 minutes
  • Vitalik Buterin – Ethereum Co-founder•11 minutes
2 readings•Total 100 minutes
  • The Internet of Money•40 minutes
  • Blockchain Basics•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Foundations of Blockchain and Digital Currencies•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • The Fundamental Purpose of the Blockchain•10 minutes

We will continue to examine the foundational principles and architecture of blockchain technology. This module's focus will be on the need for blockchain, the problems that can be solved by blockchain, and the layers of system requirements.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

2 videos•Total 28 minutes
  • Round Table Discussion - Blockchain and Digital Currencies•19 minutes
  • Round Table Discussion - Blockchain as Protocol•9 minutes
2 readings•Total 82 minutes
  • Blockchain Basics•60 minutes
  • Supplemental Video (Optional)•22 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • System Requirements•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Blockchain Architectural Structures•10 minutes

This module brings us to the concept of a peer-to-peer system, which lies at the core of the blockchain. A peer-to-peer network makes it possible to have a decentralized way to keep track of transactions.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 video•Total 20 minutes
  • Round Table Discussion - Peer-to-Peer Software Systems, Trust, and Integrity•20 minutes
2 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Blockchain Basics•10 minutes
  • Supplemental Videos (Optional)•40 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Peer-to-peer Systems•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Peer-to-peer System•10 minutes

In the final module of this course, we will scrutinize bitcoin and study how well it has, or hasn’t, maintained value during the last few years. You will practice “exchanging” different currencies and see an example of how industry leaders in cryptocurrency exchange and manage digital assets. We will also discuss how the adoption of peer-to-peer business concepts can change entire industries.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

1 video•Total 9 minutes
  • John – ShapeShift C.F.O.•9 minutes
2 readings•Total 70 minutes
  • The Internet of Money•10 minutes
  • Blockchain Basics•60 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
  • Currency Calculations•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Business Value•10 minutes

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MD
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Reviewed on Oct 18, 2020

Under this Information Age Blockchain Technology have changed and will keep enlightening the future of Finance and other different sectors!

AH
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Reviewed on Oct 9, 2022

eenjoyed the course, it gives an insight into the world of block chain

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Reviewed on Jul 20, 2020

Great course for beginners to understand the concept of blockchain

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