The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies
Apply what you have learned about cryptography and hashing in previous blockchain to the Merkle Tree, which underlies the process of adding new blocks — representing new transactions — to the blockchain. This course also introduces the concepts of proof of work and proof of stake, which play an important part in ensuring the integrity of the blockchain. 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).
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 9 hours
- Course by University of California, Irvine
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Apply what you have learned about cryptography and hashing in previous blockchain to the Merkle Tree, which underlies the process of adding new blocks — representing new transactions — to the blockchain. This course also introduces the concepts of proof of work and proof of stake, which play an important part in ensuring the integrity of the blockchain. 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
Hashing and The Merkle Tree
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- Hashing and The Merkle Tree
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- Merkel Tree
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- Round Table Discussion - The Merkle Tree and Immutability
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- Blockchain Basics
Hashing and an Introduction to Cryptocurrencies
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- Block Header Hash Calculation
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- Cryptocurrency
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- John – ShapeShift C.F.O.
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- Blockchain Basics
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Proof of Work and Proof of Stake I
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- Proof of Work and Proof of Stake I
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- POW vs POS
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- Round Table Discussion - Proof of Work and Proof of Stake
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- The Internet of Money
Proof of Work and Proof of Stake II
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- POW and POS
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- The POW System
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- Blockchain Basics
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Discover the essentials of the Merkle Tree and its role in blockchain technology with Coursera's "The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies." Led by expert instructors, this foundational Data Science & AI course delves into cryptography, hashing, proof of work, and proof of stake. Over 540 minutes, gain a comprehensive understanding of adding new blocks to the blockchain. Ideal for beginners, this course requires two essential books and is available via a Starter subscription. Perfect for those keen on mastering blockchain integrity.
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