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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: Digital Assets
Status: Blockchain
BeginnerCourse29 hours

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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

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.

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.

SS

4.0Reviewed May 20, 2020

The first two weeks lecture or material is better as using explain how it works, later chapters are more of abstract, or qualitative info.

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.

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.

AS

4.0Reviewed May 21, 2021

I loved the course content/structure, easy to understand instructions and clarity of the trainers. I wish that all the external links could be accessible for free and without an additional signup.

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.

SG

5.0Reviewed Apr 20, 2020

Complete, sound and proven work - this course has taught so much in so less time! Some readings are just so engrossing that it makes you jump off the chair...enjoyed every bit!

AB

5.0Reviewed 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.

DH

5.0Reviewed Sep 7, 2020

A lot of information, but I feel like I have a basic and solid understanding of the BC works and some of the issues surrounding it and its adoption.

DL

5.0Reviewed Apr 6, 2021

I am really enjoying this course more and more. Especially now there is more video, being that my learning process comprehends better that way. Thank you

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