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Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services

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.

Status: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
Status: Stakeholder Analysis
BeginnerCourse29 hours

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AS

5.0Reviewed Jun 20, 2020

This course has been the best source for me to learn what blockchain technology is all about in very easy-to-understand terms. It was very informative and the instructors were impeccable.

AP

5.0Reviewed Aug 24, 2021

E​xcellent course where blockchain was explained step by step with real world examples and use cases, its implications on various aspects of life. Thank you

CO

5.0Reviewed Jul 26, 2021

Fantastic course - walks you through blockchain and the coming revolution as well as provides you with interesting reading giving you step by step learning about this exciting new world.

CW

5.0Reviewed Nov 6, 2024

Course is very helpful but would be better if some stories that not really related to blockchain is taken out from the course outline.

AS

5.0Reviewed Dec 9, 2021

very nice course and course content for the beginners.Both instructers have amazing ability to give conceptual knowledge with a proper flow realated to other topics.

SD

5.0Reviewed Jan 7, 2022

Its a great course designed to share every aspect of Blockchain. The recommended course material given are also very extensive and helpful.

HA

5.0Reviewed Jan 27, 2021

Brief and informative course to dip your toes in understanding blockchain technology. I would definitely recommenced this course to anyone interested in the initiative of blockchain.

AP

4.0Reviewed Apr 8, 2020

It was a very informative course and the learning was really great. I would like to thanks INSEAD, Don & Alex Tapscott for putting together such a wonderful course. Thanks again!

SP

5.0Reviewed 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.

VS

4.0Reviewed Jun 7, 2020

Course is excellent however certificate does not display INSEAD business school logo correctly. Had escalated problem to Coursera support team and waiting for the resolution.

HH

5.0Reviewed Jun 18, 2021

I​ was a complete new-comer to blockchain technology. This course has given me a good grounding in the technology, its applications and the obstacles to implementation.

JA

5.0Reviewed Jan 29, 2022

It is simple to understand, the lessons are well explained. The lectures add value to the different topics and the instructors know very well what they are talking about

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