LinkedIn – Blockchain: Beyond the Basics 2022-3

Blockchain Course: Beyond the Basics. With blockchain, the underlying code that makes Bitcoin and other digital currencies work needs no introduction. It is a powerful and innovative technology that redefines the way transactions are stored and updated in a network. Join Professor Jonathan Reichenthal to delve deeper into the growing importance and applications of blockchain in this course.

In this course, you will learn about the basic functioning of blockchain technology, including the concepts of cryptography, mining, public and private keys, and smart contracts. Also explore how blockchain powers the most popular digital currency, Bitcoin, by exploring how Bitcoin is created, how it is transacted, and the requirements to participate as an exchange, trader or miner. Jonathan also places blockchain in a broader global context, exploring the unique applications of blockchain technology in decentralized finance, asynchronous tokens, international payments, identity management, and document registration.

What you will learn

• Understanding the value and commercial application of blockchain technology
• Getting to know the basic features of blockchain technology
• Learning the concepts of cryptography, mining, public and private keys and smart contracts
• Discover how Bitcoin is enabled by blockchain
• A brief history of Bitcoin, how to buy and use digital currencies
• Knowledge of altcoins and cryptographic tokens
• Understand the difference between public and private blockchains
• Getting to know smart contracts
• Understanding Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT)
• Learn about Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
• Investigating the use cases of blockchain in different fields such as: international payments, identity management and document registration
• Awareness of the risks and opportunities facing blockchain
• Determine next steps for yourself and your organization

As you can see, this training course is comprehensive and practical and introduces you to different aspects of blockchain technology.

This course is suitable for people who:

• Looking for a deeper understanding of blockchain technology and its applications.
• Interested in learning about digital currencies and the future of finance.
• They want to update their knowledge about new and innovative technologies.
• They intend to use this knowledge in their business or for their career advancement.