Transacting on the Blockchain
Today, large intermediaries establish trust in our economy and control the movement, storage, and allocation of money and assets. The status quo, however, is rife with inefficiencies. In this course, we’ll address the many challenges of the status quo and discuss how cryptoassets, smart contracts, new identity systems, and new financial business models can help overcome them. You’ll learn how blockchain technology empowers individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses with the tools they need to help level the playing field and to participate in the value they create.
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- Level Professional
- Duration 31 hours
- Course by INSEAD
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Today, large intermediaries establish trust in our economy and control the movement, storage, and allocation of money and assets. The status quo, however, is rife with inefficiencies. In this course, we’ll address the many challenges of the status quo and discuss how cryptoassets, smart contracts, new identity systems, and new financial business models can help overcome them. You’ll learn how blockchain technology empowers individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses with the tools they need to help level the playing field and to participate in the value they create. By the end of this course, you’ll learn how and why transacting on the blockchain can help us bring about a future that is faster, fairer, and more distributed than the world we inhabit today.Modules
Course Introduction
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Your Goals for This Course
2
Videos
- Course Introduction
- Instructor Introduction
1
Readings
- hypothes.is
Digital Assets: Part 1
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4
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Cryptocurrencies, Protocol Tokens, and NFTs
4
Videos
- Module 1 Overview
- Cryptocurrencies
- Protocol Tokens
- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
3
Readings
- Cryptocurrencies
- Protocol Tokens
- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
Digital Assets: Part 2
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3
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Stablecoins, Securities Tokens, and Governance Tokens
3
Videos
- Stablecoins
- Securities Tokens
- Governance Tokens
3
Readings
- Stablecoins
- Securities Tokens
- Governance Tokens
Digital Assets: Part 3
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3
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Exchange Tokens, Natural Asset Tokens, and CBDCs
3
Videos
- Exchange Tokens
- Natural Asset Tokens
- Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
3
Readings
- Exchange Tokens
- Natural Asset Tokens
- Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
Module 1 Review & Evaluation
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2
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Digital Assets
1
Discussions
- Digital Assets
2
Videos
- Module 1 Recap
- Digital Wallets (Optional)
2
Readings
- Review of Digital Assets
- Digital Wallets (Optional)
Intro to Smart Contracts
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4
Videos
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1
Readings
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- What Are Smart Contracts?
- Smart Contract Phases
4
Videos
- Module 2 Overview
- What Are Smart Contracts?
- Practitioner Perspective - Rolf Hoefer: Smart Contracts
- Smart Contract Phases
1
Readings
- Smart Contracts
Smart vs. Traditional Contracts
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Smart vs. Traditional Contracts
- Smart Contracts and Law
1
Discussions
- How smart are smart contracts?
3
Videos
- Smart vs. Traditional Contracts
- Smart Contracts and Law
- Practitioner Perspective - Andreas Wallendahl: Smart Contracts
1
Readings
- Smart vs. Traditional Contracts
Smart Contract Application Areas
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Leveraging Smart Contracts
2
Videos
- Smart Contract Application Areas
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, Executive VP and CIO, FedEx
1
Readings
- Smart Contract Application Areas
Module 2 Review & Evaluation
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Smart Contracts
2
Videos
- Smart Contract Strategies & Best Practices for the Organization
- Recap of Module 2
1
Readings
- Review of Smart Contracts
Identity and Identifiers
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3
Videos
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Identity and Identifiers
1
Discussions
- Identifiers in Your Industry
3
Videos
- Module 3 Overview
- Introduction to Identity and Identifiers
- Five Problems With Identifiers
Identity on a Blockchain
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4
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Identity on a Blockchain
4
Videos
- Distributed, Self-sovereign Identity Systems
- Practitioner Perspective - Carlos Augier: Identity
- Blockchain Identity Applications
- Practitioner Perspective - Stephen Tse & Li Jiang: Personal Data
1
Readings
- Distributed, Self-sovereign Identity Systems
Example: Managing Health Data on a Blockchain
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Managing Data with Blockchain
1
Videos
- Managing Health Data on a Blockchain
1
Readings
- Reinventing Healthcare on the Blockchain
Module 3 Review & Evaluation
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Identity
1
Videos
- Recap of Identity
1
Readings
- Review of Identity
Rethinking Financial Services
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Six Inefficiencies in Financial Services
2
Videos
- Module 4 Overview
- Six Inefficiencies in Financial Services
1
Readings
- Rethinking Financial Services
The Golden Eight
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- The Golden Eight
2
Videos
- The Golden Eight Part 1
- The Golden Eight Part 2
1
Readings
- The Golden Eight
New Frameworks for Accounting
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- New Frameworks for Accounting
1
Discussions
- Blockchain Transformations in Accounting
2
Videos
- Problems With Modern Accounting
- The World Wide Ledger
1
Readings
- New Frameworks for Accounting
Module 4 Review & Evaluation
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Rethinking Finance
2
Videos
- Recap of Financial Services
- Course Wrap-up
1
Readings
- Review of Financial Services
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"Transacting on the Blockchain" is a professional-level course in Business & Management, led by Coursera. It explores how blockchain technology can address economic inefficiencies, with a focus on cryptoassets, smart contracts, and new financial models. Over 1860 minutes, learners will discover how blockchain empowers individuals and businesses, fostering a faster, fairer, and more distributed future. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans, making it accessible to a wide range of learners.
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