The sudden rise in the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and its subsequent decline, focused the world鈥檚 attention on cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. Blockchain technology powers Bitcoin and has been hyped as the next new, transformative technology. In this course, we first discuss the technical underpinnings of blockchain and review key concepts such as decentralization and consensus algorithms. We then examine blockchain as an asset and review the dynamics of the cryptocurrency markets. Finally, we examine blockchain as a business solution, with a focus on understanding business cases in which blockchain does and does not make sense.
Introduction to Bitcoin
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Skills You'll Learn
Emerging Technologies, Algorithms, Blockchain, Payment Systems, Technical Analysis, Business Solutions, Digital Assets, Business Analysis, Cryptography, Market Dynamics, FinTech, Distributed Computing
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SR
Mar 7, 2020
I got a deeper understanding of the system "Bitcoin" and "blockchain technology" as an asset. I feel now more prepared to do further research myself or to understand news on these subjects.
OA
Sep 19, 2021
Excellent introduction material on blockchain and cryptocurrency. I enjoyed the lectures, working on the assignment and my understanding on the material is reinforced by taking the quiz.
From the lesson
Blockchain as an Asset
Taught By
Andrew Wu
Associate Professor of Technology and Operations, Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Fellow