Gain a fundamental understanding of blockchain technology and its components. Learn how such applications as cryptofinance makes use of the blockchain for decentralized, peer-to-peer transaction processing. Apply your knowledge of blockchain technology to enhance your trust and confidence in cryptocurrency trading and other situations where the blockchain is used.
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: The Blockchain
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Begin your exploration of blockchain technologies with a look at fundamental blockchain ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Cryptography and Hashing Overview
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Continue learning about blockchain technology by diving into the nature of ownership and how ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Apply what you have learned about cryptography and hashing in previous blockchain to the Merkle ... Enroll for free.
Course 4: The Blockchain System
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Learn how the blockchain authenticates transactions and distributes data to peers — nodes ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Begin your exploration of blockchain technologies with a look at fundamental blockchain ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Cryptography and Hashing Overview
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Continue learning about blockchain technology by diving into the nature of ownership and how ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Apply what you have learned about cryptography and hashing in previous blockchain to the Merkle ... Enroll for free.
Course 4: The Blockchain System
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Learn how the blockchain authenticates transactions and distributes data to peers — nodes ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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Begin your exploration of blockchain technologies with a look at fundamental blockchain concepts along with an application in which blockchain technology plays a critical role — cryptofinance. This course also introduces distributed digital systems in terms of software and network architecture, and shows how these systems underlie the functionality of the blockchain. In this and the following courses in the specialization you'll have a chance for hands-on-practice to cement your learning. This course requires the purchase of two books for the completion of assignments: Drescher, D. (2017). Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps. (ISBN-13: 978-1484226032) Antonoupoulos, A. M. (2017). The Internet of Money, Volume Two. (ISBN-13: 978-1947910065)
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Learn how the blockchain authenticates transactions and distributes data to peers — nodes connected to the network. This course shows you how multiple versions of a blockchain are reconciled into one, discusses blockchain limitations, and delves into organizational applications of blockchain technology. This course requires the purchase of two books for the completion of assignments: Drescher, D. (2017). Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps. (ISBN-13: 978-1484226032) Antonoupoulos, A. M. (2017). The Internet of Money, Volume Two. (ISBN-13: 978-1947910065)
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Apply what you have learned about cryptography and hashing in previous blockchain to the Merkle Tree, which underlies the process of adding new blocks — representing new transactions — to the blockchain. This course also introduces the concepts of proof of work and proof of stake, which play an important part in ensuring the integrity of the blockchain. This course requires the purchase of two books for the completion of assignments: Drescher, D. (2017). Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps. (ISBN-13: 978-1484226032) Antonoupoulos, A. M. (2017). The Internet of Money, Volume Two. (ISBN-13: 978-1947910065)
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Continue learning about blockchain technology by diving into the nature of ownership and how the blockchain is one way to approach decentralized transaction handling. This course also demystifies cryptography and hashing, which are critical for authenticating users and guaranteeing transaction privacy. This course requires the purchase of two books for the completion of assignments: Drescher, D. (2017). Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps. (ISBN-13: 978-1484226032) Antonoupoulos, A. M. (2017). The Internet of Money, Volume Two. (ISBN-13: 978-1947910065)
Taught by
Stefano M. Stefan
