The Blockchain at Coursera Overview
Duration | 9 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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The Blockchain at Coursera Highlights
- This Course Plus the Full Specialization.
- Shareable Certificates.
- Graded Programming Assignments.
The Blockchain at Coursera Course details
- 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)
The Blockchain at Coursera Curriculum
Foundations of Blockchain and Digital Currencies
Vitalik Buterin ? Ethereum Co-founder
The Internet of Money
Blockchain Basics
Foundations of Blockchain and Digital Currencies
The Need for Blockchain
Round Table Discussion - Blockchain and Digital Currencies
Round Table Discussion - Blockchain as Protocol
Blockchain Basics
Supplemental Video (Optional)
System Requirements
Peer-to-Peer Software Systems, Trust, and Integrity
Round Table Discussion - Peer-to-Peer Software Systems, Trust, and Integrity
Blockchain Basics
Supplemental Videos (Optional)
Peer-to-peer Systems
Peer-to-peer Business Concepts and Bitcoin Value
John ? ShapeShift C.F.O.
The Internet of Money
Blockchain Basics
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