Blockchain Evolution and Technology Concepts
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Blockchain Evolution and Technology Concepts at Coursera Overview
Duration | 3 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Blockchain Evolution and Technology Concepts at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Course 1 of 3 in the Introduction to Blockchain Specialization
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 3 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: English
Blockchain Evolution and Technology Concepts at Coursera Course details
- This specialization offers the latest developments in blockchain technology through a highly engaging learning experience with animated video components and intuitive course flow to maximize your knowledge retention.
Blockchain Evolution and Technology Concepts at Coursera Curriculum
Blockchain Evolution and Technology Concepts
Welcome to the course
Module introduction
Money and currency overview
Currency and cryptocurrency overview
Blockchain: Key terms and concepts
Crypto assets, bitcoin, and blockchain
Public versus private/consortium blockchains
Blockchain types
Blockchain mechanics and hashing
Four characteristics of bitcoin and public blockchain
Bitcoin and blockchain attributes and characteristics
Public blockchains and DLT- Litecoin (LTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Dash (DASH)
Public blockchains and DLT- TrueUSD (TUSD) and IOTA (MIOTA)
Permissioned and consortium blockchains
Blockchain - Core components of technology
Core components debrief
Recap and consensus algorithms
Cryptography and encryption
Wallets and the push versus pull paradigm
The custody, responsibility, and control continuum
Potential uses and benefits of blockchain
Business uses and benefits
Summary
Knowledge checks
Knowledge checks
Knowledge checks
Knowledge check
Exam
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