The sudden rise in the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and its subsequent decline, focused the world’s attention on cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. Blockchain technology powers Bitcoin and has been hyped as the next new, transformative technology.
This course is part of the Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations Specialization
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What you will learn
Explain how blockchain works.
Articulate the key technical aspects, such as decentralization and consensus algorithms.
Describe the strengths and weaknesses of cryptocurrency as an asset and a payment mechanism.
Evaluate tradeoffs of blockchain as a business solution.
Skills you will gain
- Cryptocurrency
- decentralization algorithms
- consensus algorithms
- Blockchain
- blockchain as a business solution
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University of Michigan
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction
Introduction to Blockchain and Crypto
Blockchain as an Asset
Blockchain as a Business
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- 5 stars74.06%
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TOP REVIEWS FROM BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY EXPLAINED
The information is really valuable. The authors should review some of the sound in the last week, though. I really appreciate the conceptual maps the authors worked on, very useful!
the information is really valuable. understanding more about blockchain and crypto and the way mr ANDREW..explained really appreciat it ...
An amazing course. Explained the working of bitcoin, euthereum and regular banking systems as well. Had a wonderful time doing the course
Great course to get started on the crypto world. Very little technical explanation which makes it perfect for all types of public.
About the Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations Specialization
This specialization is intended to familiarize learners with a broad range of financial technologies. While finance has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, the financial industry is changing rapidly in the face of new technology. In the past, at the forefront of innovation in finance were central governments and financial institutions. Today, information technology firms and professionals are leading innovation in the financial industry.

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