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.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Foundations of Blockchain and Digital Currencies
3 hours to complete
1 video (Total 11 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
The Need for Blockchain
3 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 28 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
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
2 hours to complete
Peer-to-peer Business Concepts and Bitcoin Value
2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 9 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
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TOP REVIEWS FROM THE BLOCKCHAIN
by HGOct 9, 2022
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by DMOct 18, 2020
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by AYJul 20, 2020
Great course for beginners to understand the concept of blockchain
by JNJul 5, 2021
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