Will I get hands-on experience?

Yes. The course includes practical labs where you will work with scripts, raw transaction flows, and regtest or testnet environments.

Is this useful if I want to become a Bitcoin developer?

Yes. This course gives you the scripting foundation needed to move toward advanced Bitcoin development, wallet engineering, protocol tooling, and application design.

Will I receive a certification?

Yes. You will earn the Bitcoin Scripting Foundations Certification upon successful completion.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Bitcoin Scripting Foundations

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Bitcoin Scripting Foundations

Ce cours fait partie de Spécialisation "From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials"

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Ce que vous apprendrez

Understand Bitcoin’s Programming Model: Explain how UTXOs, signatures, inputs, outputs, and script validation define Bitcoin spending rules.
Interpret and Build Bitcoin Scripts: Work with opcodes, standard templates, and custom script logic used in real transaction conditions.
Design Advanced Spending Policies: Implement multisig, timelock, hashlock, and conditional spending structures for practical Bitcoin use cases.
Work with Bitcoin Developer Tools: Use CLIs, libraries, regtest, and testnet environments to sign, inspect, debug, and validate transactions.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Test Script Development
Catégorie : Scripting Languages
Catégorie : Debugging

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Bitcoin is more than a digital currency. It is a programmable network powered by a unique scripting system that controls how coins are spent.

The Bitcoin Scripting Foundations Certification is a hands-on technical course designed for developers who want to understand how Bitcoin works at the protocol level. You will learn how spending conditions are defined, validated, and executed using Bitcoin Script. The course begins with core Bitcoin concepts, including UTXOs, transaction structure, signatures, and locking and unlocking logic. From there, you will explore opcodes, standard script templates, multisig setups, timelocks, hashlocks, and advanced spending policies. Each module combines clear instruction with practical developer labs. You will work through raw transaction flows, decode scripts, use Bitcoin development tools, test edge cases on regtest or testnet, and troubleshoot common script failures. By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze Bitcoin spending logic, write custom script conditions, and apply scripting concepts to Bitcoin applications, wallets, and developer tooling. This certification helps developers strengthen their technical understanding of Bitcoin Script and apply protocol-level concepts to real Bitcoin transaction workflows.

This module introduces the overall certification structure and explains how the learning experience is organized throughout the course. To support different learning preferences, the content is offered in multiple formats, including Videos, eBooks, Audiobooks, and Podcasts. Each format covers the same key concepts, giving you the flexibility to learn in the way that works best for you. You can choose any format based on your preferred learning style and move through the course at your own pace.

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22 vidéos1 devoir4 plugins

22 vidéosTotal 180 minutes

Navigation Video2 minutes
Course Introduction5 minutes
Audio Book: Course Introduction6 minutes
Audio Book: Module 1: Introduction to Bitcoin and Blockchain102 minutes
Podcast: Module 1: Introduction to Bitcoin and Blockchain12 minutes
1.1 Introduction to Bitcoin4 minutes
1.2 Digital Currency3 minutes
1.3 Popular Cryptocurrency3 minutes
1.4 P2p Cash System3 minutes
1.5 Limited Supply3 minutes
1.6 Bitcoin Ledger as a store of value3 minutes
1.7 Bitcoin as a platform for Permissionless Innovation 4 minutes
1.8 History of Bitcoin3 minutes
1.9 Key Features and their utility3 minutes
1.10 Peer-to-Peer Architecture, Absence of Central Authority, and Node Participation2 minutes
1.11 Decentralized Validation, Consensus Mechanisms, and Data Replication2 minutes
1.12 Censorship Resistance, Open Participation, Trustless Transactions, and Immutable Ledger2 minutes
1.13 Decentralization to Immutability3 minutes
1.14 Smart contracts, Permissioned vs. Permissionless Blockchains3 minutes
1.15 Scalability, Interoperability3 minutes
1.16 Block Structure, Transaction Structure, and UTXOs4 minutes
1.17 Scripting Language,Segregated Witness (SegWit), Merkle Trees, and Transaction Fees4 minutes

1 devoirTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 130 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

eBook: Module 1: Introduction to Bitcoin and Blockchai15 minutes
Activity: Tab15 minutes
Activity: Fill-in the blank15 minutes
Activity: Knowledge Check15 minutes

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23 vidéos1 devoir7 plugins

23 vidéosTotal 167 minutes

Audio Book: Module 2: Bitcoin Scripting Language94 minutes
Podcast: Module 2: Bitcoin Scripting Language11 minutes
2.1 Stack-Based Language3 minutes
2.2 Limited and Deterministic2 minutes
2.3 ScriptPubKey and ScriptSig3 minutes
2.4 Operators and Operations3 minutes
2.5 Standard Script Templates4 minutes
2.6 Public Key and Hash Operations3 minutes
2.7 Public Key Hashes Comparisons2 minutes
2.8 Conditional Statements 3 minutes
2.9 Time-Locked Transactions4 minutes
2.10 OP_RETURN3 minutes
2.11 Script Evaluation6 minutes
2.12 Segregated Witness (SegWit)5 minutes
2.13 Disabling Dangerous Operations and Restricted Opcode Usage3 minutes
2.14 Validation and Verification Mechanisms2 minutes
2.15 Constant Monitoring and Updates2 minutes
2.16 Risk Assessment and Mitigation2 minutes
2.17 Community Collaboration and Feedback2 minutes
2.18 Regular Security Audits3 minutes
2.19 Principles of Least Privilege2 minutes
2.20 Education and Awareness2 minutes
2.21 Emergency Response Protocols2 minutes

1 devoirTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 230 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 105 minutes

eBook: Module 2: Bitcoin Scripting Language15 minutes
Activity: Fill-in the blank15 minutes
Activity: Tab15 minutes
Activity: Tab15 minutes
Activity: Drag-and-drop15 minutes
Activity: Problem statement15 minutes
Activity: Knowledge Check15 minutes

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24 vidéos1 devoir6 plugins

24 vidéosTotal 196 minutes

Audio Book: Module 3: Building on Bitcoin Script117 minutes
Podcast: Module 3: Building on Bitcoin Script15 minutes
3.1 Pay-to-Pubkey (P2PK) and Pay-to-Pubkey-Hash (P2PKH)3 minutes
3.2 Multisignature (Multisig)3 minutes
3.3 Time-Locked Transactions3 minutes
3.4 Hashed Time-Locked Contracts (HTLCs)3 minutes
3.5 Atomic Swaps3 minutes
3.6 Decred (DCR)2 minutes
3.7 BarterDEX3 minutes
3.8 Block DX3 minutes
3.9 Lightning Network3 minutes
3.10 Bisq2 minutes
3.11 Pay-to-Script-Hash (P2SH) in Bitcoin Script: Unlocking Script Flexibility3 minutes
3.12 BitGo4 minutes
3.13 GreenAddress and Electrum5 minutes
3.14 Blockstream and Coinbase3 minutes
3.15 Ledger Nano S and Trezor3 minutes
3.16 BitMEX3 minutes
3.17 Real-World Examples of P2SH Adoption in Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Wallets3 minutes
3.18 Simple Token Systems3 minutes
3.19 Counterparty (XCP), Omni Layer (OMNI), and other Applications3 minutes
3.20 Oracle Contracts2 minutes
3.21 Smart Contracts3 minutes
3.22 Colored Coins3 minutes

1 devoirTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 330 minutes

6 pluginsTotal 90 minutes

eBook: Module 3: Building on Bitcoin Script15 minutes
Activity: Tab15 minutes
Activity: Sequence15 minutes
Activity: Scenario15 minutes
Activity: Multiple response15 minutes
Activity: Knowledge Check15 minutes

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Foire Aux Questions

You will be able to read, write, and analyze Bitcoin Scripts, understand spending conditions, and work more confidently with protocol-level Bitcoin workflows.

Yes. You should be comfortable with at least one programming language and basic command-line tooling.

No. This course focuses specifically on native Bitcoin, its UTXO model, and its scripting system.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.