Consider the strengths and weaknesses of blockchain for business
The sudden rise in the value of Bitcoin (and its subsequent decline) focused the world’s attention on using cryptocurrencies for payment.
Blockchain technology powers Bitcoin and has been hyped as the next new, transformative technology.
On this course, you will uncover the technology that underpins blockchain and review its key concepts, such as decentralization and consensus algorithms.
You will assess and critique blockchain as an asset, and review the dynamics of the cryptocurrency markets. You will also explore the use of blockchain as a business solution.
This course is designed for anyone interested in understanding cutting edge financial technologies.
This course will be of particular interest to learners with a background in finance, development, or business leadership and learning how to develop and use new financial technologies in their own context.
