The Basics of Blockchain

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level

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Overview/Description
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency - a digital currency system that's protected through the use of cryptography and driven by a database technology known as Blockchain. In this course, you'll learn the basics of Blockchain, including Bitcoin keys, units, and transactions, the pros and cons of Bitcoin, and ledgers. You'll also learn about cryptocurrency and the underlying technology behind cryptography.

Target Audience
Professionals who want to leverage Bitcoin technology in their field of expertise

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.2

Lesson Objectives

The Basics of Blockchain

start the course

describe how Bitcoin pricing is established

describe the Bitcoin community

describe the basic elements to start buying and selling Bitcoin

describe the incremental Bitcoin units

provide an overview of capital markets and Blockchain technology

describe the various problems with Blockchain technology

provide an overview of current and future Blockchain opportunities

describe the Blockchain ledger

explain the differences between single, double, and triple entry accounting

explain the purpose of ledgers, and the differences between local and distributed ledgers

explain qualities, differences, benefits, and drawbacks of centralized and decentralized ledgers

explain the various aspects of cryptocurrency

describe the basic elements of cryptography

explain the application and uses of cryptography throughout history

describe how encryption works

describe hash functions

explain the differences between symmetric and asymmetric cryptography

describe digital signatures and their uses

describe digital certificates and their uses

describe the basics of Blockchain, ledgers, cryptocurrency, and cryptography

Course Number:
df_blch_a02_it_enus

Expertise Level
Beginner