Blockchain is transforming finance, redefining how transactions, trading, and customer engagement are managed across the industry. This course introduces the fundamentals of blockchain technology and demonstrates its real-world applications in banking, payments, trading, and decentralized finance (DeFi). Moving beyond theory, you’ll gain hands-on experience with smart contract development in Solidity and explore platforms such as Bitcoin and Hyperledger to understand how blockchain drives innovation in financial systems.

Revolutionizing Finance: Mastering Blockchain Foundations

Revolutionizing Finance: Mastering Blockchain Foundations


Instructors: Aseem Singhal
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Intermediate level
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5 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Define the core principles of blockchain technology, decentralized systems, and digital ledgers in financial applications.
Analyze the impact of blockchain on banking, payments, trading, and investment, including the rise of DeFi and tokenization.
Develop and deploy smart contracts on Ethereum using Solidity, while exploring blockchain platforms like Bitcoin and Hyperledger Fabric.
Apply blockchain solutions to real-world financial challenges, leveraging hands-on tools and frameworks to optimize business operations.
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Taught in English
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