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Level Foundation
المدة 4 ساعات hours
الطبع بواسطة INSEAD
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There is a lot of hype around Web3 and blockchain. As with any disruptive technology, there are many competing sources of information. But if we look beyond the hype and mania—not to mention the fear, uncertainty, and doubt—we see something profound happening. We are witnessing one of the largest transformations of wealth in human history—from paper-based analog assets to digital ones. Blockchain represents the first native digital medium for value, and is foundational to the next generation of the Internet—also known as Web3. In this short course you’ll learn what Web3 is, and how it differs from Web1 and Web2 in important ways. You’ll explore blockchain as the foundational technology for the Web3 era, and will learn about key concepts, such as digital assets (tokens), smart contracts, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and the blockchain “trilemma.” You will be able to describe seven principles for the design of blockchain-based systems, and seven challenge areas associated with implementing blockchain technology. You will be able to identify the questions one must consider when deciding whether or not blockchain is appropriate for a particular problem or use-case, and you will be able to describe some real-world examples of companies that have integrated blockchain into their business models. This course is non-technical (i.e. no coding required) and is intended for a broad audience. The video material for these courses includes content from our “Blockchain Revolution Specialization” and “Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce Specialization,” which has been remixed and re-edited for the purposes of this short course.

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Web3 Fundamentals

2 Videos

3 Readings

1 Assignment

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Web3 Fundamentals

2 Videos

Course Introduction
What is Web3?

3 Readings

Course Instructors
What is Web3?
A Non-Technologist's Guide to the Internet of Value

Blockchain Fundamentals

4 Videos

4 Readings

1 Discussion

2 Assignment

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2 Assignment

Steps of a Bitcoin Transaction
Blockchain Fundamentals

1 Discussions

Smart Contracts

4 Videos

Digital Assets (Tokens)
Example: How a Bitcoin Transaction Works
Smart Contracts
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)

4 Readings

Digital Assets (Tokens)
Blockchain Demo (Optional)
Smart Contract Use Cases
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)

Blockchain Design Principles and Challenges

1 Videos

2 Readings

1 Assignment

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Blockchain Design Principles and Challenges

1 Videos

Blockchain Design Principles and Challenges

2 Readings

Blockchain Design Principles
Blockchain Implementation Challenges

Real-World Examples and Use-Cases

4 Videos

2 Readings

1 Plugin

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4 Videos

How VeriTX Used Blockchain for COVID-19 Ventilator Distribution
How Walmart and IBM Used Blockchain for Food Traceability
How Modum Used Blockchain + IoT Within the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
How Filecoin is Using Blockchain to Decentralize Cloud Storage

2 Readings

Real-World Examples and Use-Cases
How to Use the Blockchain Case Commons

Final Evaluation

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Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals

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Discover the transformative world of Web3 and blockchain with our foundational course designed for a broad audience. Taught by industry experts from Coursera, this non-technical course delves into the profound shift from traditional analog assets to digital ones, highlighting blockchain as the cornerstone of the next Internet era, Web3. Over 240 minutes, you'll explore the differences between Web1, Web2, and Web3, and gain a comprehensive understanding of blockchain's key components, such as digital assets (tokens), smart contracts, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and the blockchain “trilemma.” You'll also learn seven principles for designing blockchain-based systems and the challenges of implementing this technology. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the real-world applications and implications of blockchain without the need for coding skills, this course includes re-edited content from our acclaimed “Blockchain Revolution Specialization” and “Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce Specialization.” Join us and be part of one of the largest wealth transformations in history.