Introduction
  • Instructor Introduction
  • Course Overview
  • What is Money?
Blockchain Fundamentals
  • Learning Objectives: Blockchain Fundamentals
  • What Are Blockchains and Why Are They Needed
  • How Do Blockchains Work
  • Introduction to Distributed Consensus
  • Proof of Work Mechanism
  • Proof of Stake Mechanism
  • Private vs. Public Keys
  • Blockchain Forks Explained
  • Quiz on Blockchain Fundamentals
Deep Dive on Cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin
  • Learning Objectives: Cryptocurrencies
  • History of Bitcoin
  • Original Bitcoin Whitepaper
  • Bitcoin vs. Bitcoin Cash
  • Update on Bitcoin Cash
  • Alternative Cryptocurrencies ("Altcoins")
  • Utility and Speculative Coin Value
  • Quiz on Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain Use Cases
  • Learning Objectives: Blockchain Use Cases
  • Disclaimer on Company Presentations
  • Introduction to Use Cases
  • Assets Use Cases
  • Trust Use Cases
  • Ownership Use Cases
  • Money Use Cases
  • Identity Use Cases
  • Contracts Use Cases
  • Quiz on Blockchain Use Cases
  • Work on your own Blockchain use case ideas!
Practical Guide on How to Buy, Trade and Store Digital Assets
  • Investment Advice Disclaimer
  • Learning Objectives: Getting Practical
  • How to Obtain and Trade Digital Assets
  • How to Store Digital Assets
  • Deep Dive: Hardware wallets
  • Quiz on Getting Practical
Beyond Blockchain
  • Technological Outlook
  • Popular Abbreviations and Terms
  • Wrap-up and Feedback
Bonus Lecture
  • Bonus Lecture: Course promotions