This course is part of the Blockchain Specialization

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Stefano M. Stefan

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Blockchain SpecializationUniversity of California, Irvine

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Begin your exploration of blockchain technologies with a look at fundamental blockchain concepts along with an application in which blockchain technology plays a critical role — cryptofinance. This course also introduces distributed digital systems in terms of software and network architecture, and shows how these systems underlie the functionality of the blockchain. In this and the following courses in the specialization you'll have a chance for hands-on-practice to cement your learning.
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)

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Blockchain Specialization

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Approx. 9 hours to complete

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Blockchain Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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Stefano M. Stefan

University of California, Irvine

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University of California, Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Foundations of Blockchain and Digital Currencies

3 hours to complete

1 video (Total 11 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

The Need for Blockchain

3 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 28 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Peer-to-Peer Software Systems, Trust, and Integrity

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 20 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Peer-to-peer Business Concepts and Bitcoin Value

In the final module of this course, we will scrutinize bitcoin and study how well it has, or hasn’t, maintained value during the last few years. You will practice “exchanging” different currencies and see an example of how industry leaders in cryptocurrency exchange and manage digital assets. We will also discuss how the adoption of peer-to-peer business concepts can change entire industries.

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 9 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

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by CDApr 12, 2020

One of the better Blockchain fundamentals courses available. The course book is highly recommended. Professor Stefan is outstanding!

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