The Blockchain
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).
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 9 hours
- Course by University of California, Irvine
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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)Modules
Foundations of Blockchain and Digital Currencies
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- Foundations of Blockchain and Digital Currencies
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- The Fundamental Purpose of the Blockchain
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- Vitalik Buterin – Ethereum Co-founder
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- The Internet of Money
- Blockchain Basics
The Need for Blockchain
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- System Requirements
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- Blockchain Architectural Structures
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- Round Table Discussion - Blockchain and Digital Currencies
- Round Table Discussion - Blockchain as Protocol
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- Blockchain Basics
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Peer-to-Peer Software Systems, Trust, and Integrity
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- Peer-to-peer Systems
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- Peer-to-peer System
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- Round Table Discussion - Peer-to-Peer Software Systems, Trust, and Integrity
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- Blockchain Basics
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Peer-to-peer Business Concepts and Bitcoin Value
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- Currency Calculations
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- Business Value
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- John – ShapeShift C.F.O.
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- The Internet of Money
- Blockchain Basics
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Dive into the world of blockchain with this foundational course focused on blockchain concepts and cryptofinance applications. Learn through hands-on practice and explore distributed digital systems. Led by Coursera, this 540-minute course is ideal for data science and AI enthusiasts. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions.
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