

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies
Overview:
Introduction
Cryptocurrency courses offered through Coursera equip learners with knowledge in myths versus facts about the technology; key concepts of blockchain technology; investment options in cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is the name of the best-known cryptocurrency, the one for which blockchain technology was invented.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Have a strong understanding of what Cryptocurrency technology is.
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Understand what Bitcoin is and how it works.
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Know and use key vocabulary and concepts commonly used when discussing Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin in business situations.
Targeted Audience
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There are no requirements needed to enroll beyond having a business interest in learning how Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin work.
Course Outline
Unit 1:
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Introduction to Crypto and Cryptocurrencies
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How Bitcoin Achieves Decentralization
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Different types of information in real-time to make the best Trading decisions possible
Unit 2:
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Mechanics of Bitcoin
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Bitcoin protocol make the whole system tick
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Bitcoin's consensus mechanism and reason about its security
Unit 3:
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How to Store and Use Bitcoins
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Bitcoin and Anonymity
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Community, Politics, and Regulation
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Alternative Mining Puzzles
Unit 4:
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Altcoins and the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
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Bitcoin as a Platform
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Analyze historical performance to optimize your performance