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Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 29 hours
  • Course by INSEAD
  • Offered by

About

In this first course of the specialization, we will discuss the limitations of the Internet for business and economic activity, and explain how blockchain technology represents the way forward. After completing this course, you will be able to explain what blockchain is, how it works, and why it is revolutionary. You will learn key concepts such as mining, hashing, proof-of-work, public key cryptography, and the double-spend problem. You'll be able to describe seven design principles for blockchain technology, and the challenges facing the people developing it. You'll also meet the players in the blockchain ecosystem, and consider your own role in stewarding the blockchain revolution.

Modules

Introduction

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Your Goals for this Course

4 Videos

  • Specialization Overview
  • Peter Zemsky Welcomes you to the Specialization
  • Course Introduction
  • Instructor Introduction

1 Readings

  • hypothes.is

The Internet of Information

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Internet of Information

1 Discussions

  • Limitations of the Internet

2 Videos

  • Module 1 Overview
  • The Internet of Information

1 Readings

  • The Internet of Information

The Internet of Value

    • 6 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • In Search of the Trust Protocol / What is Blockchain
  • Achieving Trust in the Digital Age

6 Videos

  • In Search of the Trust Protocol
  • What is Blockchain?
  • Practitioner Perspective: Andreas Wallendahl, Head of Strategic Initiatives at ConsenSys
  • Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx
  • Practitioner Perspective: Massimo Morini, Head of Interest Rate & Credit Models, Banca IMI
  • Achieving Trust in the Digital Age

3 Readings

  • In Search of the Trust Protocol
  • What is Blockchain?
  • Achieving Trust in the Digital Age

How Blockchain Works

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • How Blockchain Works

1 Videos

  • How Blockchain Works

2 Readings

  • How Blockchain Works
  • Blockchain Demo

Module 1 Review & Evaluation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Second Era of the Internet
  • Steps of a Blockchain Transaction

1 Discussions

  • Explain Blockchain to a Friend or Family Member

1 Videos

  • Recap of Module 1

1 Readings

  • Review of Module 1

Blockchain Design Principles Part 1

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Principle 1: Networked Integrity
  • Principle 2: Distributed Power

5 Videos

  • Module 2 Overview
  • Intro to Blockchain Design Principles
  • Principle 1: Networked Integrity
  • Principle 2: Distributed Power
  • Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx

2 Readings

  • Principle 1: Networked Integrity
  • Principle 2: Distributed Power

Blockchain Design Principles Part 2

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Principle 3: Value as Incentive
  • Principle 4: Security

2 Videos

  • Principle 3: Value as Incentive
  • Principle 4: Security

2 Readings

  • Principle 3: Value as Incentive
  • Principle 4: Security

Blockchain Design Principles Part 3

    • 4 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Privacy, Rights, and Inclusion

4 Videos

  • Principle 5: Privacy
  • Principle 6: Rights Preserved
  • Principle 7: Inclusion
  • Practitioner Perspective: Julie Maupin, Director of Social Impact & Regulatory Affairs at IOTA Foundation

3 Readings

  • Principle 5: Privacy
  • Principle 6: Rights Preserved
  • Principle 7: Inclusion

Module 2 Review & Evaluation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Blockchain Design Principles

1 Videos

  • Recap of Module 2

1 Readings

  • Review of Module 2

Intro to Transparency

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Intro to Transparency

3 Videos

  • Module 3 Overview
  • The Benefits of Shared Knowledge
  • How Much is Too Much Transparency

1 Readings

  • Intro to Transparency

Native Transparency in Blockchain Technology

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Public vs. Private Ledgers

4 Videos

  • Centralized Registries vs. Distributed Ledgers
  • Public vs. Private Ledgers
  • Practitioner Perspective: Rolf Hoefer, Keyless Technologies
  • Practitioner Perspective: Andreas Wallendahl, Head of Strategic Initiatives at ConsenSys

1 Readings

  • Public vs. Private Ledgers

Transparency as a Risk and an Asset

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Transparency as a Risk and Asset

1 Discussions

  • Transparency as a Risk and an Asset

2 Videos

  • Transparency as a Strategic Risk
  • Transparency as a Strategic Asset

Approaches to Privacy in Blockchains

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Approaches to Privacy in Blockchains

3 Videos

  • Usage of Multiple IDs
  • Zero Knowledge Proofs
  • Implementation in Public vs. Private Blockchains

1 Readings

  • Approaches to Privacy in Blockchains

Module 3 Review & Evaluation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Public and Private Ledgers

1 Videos

  • Recap of Module 3

1 Readings

  • Review of Module 3

The Blockchain Ecosystem

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Module 4 Overview
  • Intro to the Blockchain Ecosystem

Blockchain Stakeholders Part 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Blockchain Stakeholders Part 1

2 Videos

  • Blockchain Stakeholders Part 1
  • Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx

Blockchain Stakeholders Part 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Blockchain Stakeholders Part 2

1 Videos

  • Blockchain Stakeholders Part 2

Blockchain Stakeholders Part 3

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Blockchain Stakeholders Part 3

1 Discussions

  • Blockchain Stakeholders

2 Videos

  • Blockchain Stakeholders Part 3
  • Practitioner Perspective: Oleg Fomenko, Co-founder of Sweatcoin

1 Readings

  • Blockchain Stakeholders

Stewarding the Blockchain Revolution

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Blockchain Ecosystem

1 Videos

  • Stewarding the Blockchain Revolution

1 Readings

  • Stewarding the Blockchain Revolution

Blockchain Implementation Challenges Part 1

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Technology is Not Ready For Prime Time

3 Videos

  • Module 5 Overview
  • Overcoming Showstoppers
  • Challenge 1: The Technology is Not Ready for Prime Time

1 Readings

  • The Technology is Not Ready For Prime Time

Blockchain Implementation Challenges Part 2

    • 5 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable
  • Governments Will Stifle or Twist It
  • Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It

5 Videos

  • Challenge 2: The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable
  • Challenge 3: Governments Will Stifle or Twist It
  • Practitioner Perspective: Oleg Fomenko, Co-Founder at Sweatcoin
  • Practitioner Perspective: Will Harborne, Director of Operations at Ethfinex
  • Challenge 4: Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It

3 Readings

  • The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable
  • Governments Will Stifle or Twist It
  • Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It

Blockchain Implementation Challenges Part 3

    • 5 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • The Incentives are Inadequate
  • Blockchain is a Job Killer
  • Governing the Protocols

5 Videos

  • Challenge 5: The Incentives are Inadequate
  • Challenge 6: Blockchain is a Job Killer
  • Practitioner Perspective: Soumak Chatterjee, Partner, Deloitte Canada
  • Challenge 7: Governing the Protocols
  • Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx

3 Readings

  • The Incentives are Inadequate
  • Blockchain is a Job Killer
  • Governing the Protocols

Blockchain Implementation Challenges Part 4

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Distributed Autonomous Agents
  • Privacy
  • Criminals Will Use It

3 Videos

  • Challenge 8: Distributed Autonomous Agents
  • Challenge 9: Privacy
  • Challenge 10: Criminals Will Use It

3 Readings

  • Distributed Autonomous Agents
  • Privacy
  • Criminals Will Use It

Module 5 Review & Evaluation

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Blockchain Implementation Challenges

1 Discussions

  • Blockchain Implementation Challenges

2 Videos

  • Reasons Blockchain Will Fail or Implementation Challenges?
  • Course Wrap-up

1 Readings

  • Blockchain Implementation Challenges

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"Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services" dives into the transformative potential of blockchain in business and economics. Taught by Coursera, this foundational course covers key concepts like mining, hashing, and cryptography over 1740 minutes. Available via Starter, Paid, and Professional subscriptions, it's perfect for IT and Computer Science enthusiasts eager to explore blockchain's revolutionary role.

Don Tapscott
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Don Tapscott

Alex Tapscott
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Alex Tapscott