In this first course of the specialization, we will discuss the limitations of the Internet for business and economic activity, and explain how blockchain technology represents the way forward. After completing this course, you will be able to explain what blockchain is, how it works, and why it is revolutionary. You will learn key concepts such as mining, hashing, proof-of-work, public key cryptography, and the double-spend problem. You’ll be able to describe seven design principles for blockchain technology, and the challenges facing the people developing it. You’ll also meet the players in the blockchain ecosystem, and consider your own role in stewarding the blockchain revolution.
Module 5 Overview
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Skills You'll Learn
Collaborative Working Environment, Blockchain (Database), Open Collaboration, Access Structure
Reviews
Sep 13, 2020
Very Informative course! It provided me all basic information regarding blockchain as a beginner. Reference material provided is of great help while doing this course.
Dec 8, 2020
It's effective science communication at work. It's eating a really large elephant piece by piece, one step at a time. They made something complex really simple.
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Blockchain Implementation Challenges
Like every revolutionary technology, the blockchain has its upside and its downside. In this module we discuss ten implementation challenges which must be overcome as we transition to the second era of the Internet. For each challenge, you will also learn about potential solutions and what we can do to ensure the fulfillment of the blockchain’s promise.
Taught By
Don Tapscott
Adjunct Professor
Alex Tapscott
Instructor
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