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Blockchain Business Models

Blockchain is an emerging and highly disruptive technology that is poorly understood. In this course you will learn what blockchain is and how it can create value by tokenization in cryptocurrencies and in many other practical applications. The applications include: stablecoins (like Facebook’s Libra and JP Morgan’s JPMCoin), machine to machine payments, identity protection, supply chain management (Walmart, Maersk, IBM), secure voting, distributed exchanges, decentralized finance, property transfers, central bank fiat crypto (e.g., Fedcoin and China’s digital Renminbi), dispensing prescription drugs, private records, intellectual property, financial reporting, and media and advertising, to name a few. The goals of the course are to: (i) provide an advanced understanding of the various blockchain technologies; (ii) determine the specific business situations where blockchain technology can be deployed to solve important problems; (iii) select the specific blockchain technology that has the best chance of success for a particular problem; and (iv) detail the risks presented by this new technology.

Status: Cryptography
Status: Payment Systems
IntermediateCourse12 hours

Featured reviews

JD

5.0Reviewed Dec 1, 2022

If you want an in depth overview of hashing and how the blockchain really works step by step, look no further. I am happy I ran into this, the professor's teaching is top notch.

RF

5.0Reviewed May 16, 2021

A perfect way to enter the world of blockchain. Cam is a well-grounded and informed person who can help you navigate through the hype and understand the real value of this technology

PR

4.0Reviewed Jan 12, 2022

G​reat course, plenty of information. I recommend to have a small idea on blockchain before taking this course because they allocate too little time for the basics

DD

5.0Reviewed May 18, 2020

Great course provides the strong foundation and knowledge on blockchain models. Highly suggested course to get a clear vision on blockchain and how it works.

JC

5.0Reviewed Nov 14, 2020

Great class! Great teacher! easy to understand and propel your understanding of blockchain and its uses.

SI

5.0Reviewed Oct 24, 2021

This course is really a good start to understand basic of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Since the course is quite old, after finish this course, I would recommend to study more in other resources.

AN

5.0Reviewed Jun 8, 2020

I enjoyed a lot this course! It provides you with the necessary understanding and concepts on blockchain.

SG

5.0Reviewed Aug 31, 2020

Exceptional class, thanks excellent, engaging, insightful, updated material...! The only bad thing, it is over.Thanks again,

JB

4.0Reviewed Jun 30, 2022

​would have liked to have references of free platforms where I can try to develop or try blockchain

CW

4.0Reviewed Oct 17, 2024

Overall good course but would not recommend this if you are a beginner wanting to acquire basic knowledge.

JJ

5.0Reviewed Mar 8, 2026

Must if you want to get into the world of blockchain technologies and cryptos. I definitely feel more confident about approaching a more up to date and an advanced covering of these topics.

MB

5.0Reviewed Aug 18, 2020

Absolutely amazing teaching by Cam Harvey. He covered almost every topic, gave hints to go deeper and opened up new doors. Thank you.

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