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Cryptocurrency

Study the working dynamics behind the Blockchain technology and how it is being implemented in leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Additionally, explore security, mining and other applications of the technology!

8 modules · 29 lessons · self-paced

MODULE 01

Intro

4 lessons

• What is BlockchainWhat blockchain technology is.Article · blockgeeks.com
• Structure of blockchain (Bitcoin)How the blockchain works under the hood.Article · onezero.medium.com
• Public and Private blockchainsPublic versus private blockchains.Article · coindesk.com
• Blockchain explained (video)Blockchain explained on video.Video · youtube.com

MODULE 02

Ethereum

3 lessons

• What is EthereumAn introduction to Ethereum and smart contracts.Article · solidity.readthedocs.io
• How it worksHow Ethereum works under the hood.Article · coindesk.com
• Difference between Ethereum and bitcoinEthereum and Bitcoin, driven by different purposes.Article · investopedia.com

MODULE 03

Smart Contracts

2 lessons

• Smart ContractsWhat smart contracts are.Article · blockgeeks.com
• Solidity to code Smart ContractsCoding smart contracts with Solidity.Article · solidity.readthedocs.io

MODULE 04

Ethereum Consensus / Incentive Model

3 lessons

• Ethereum Transaction fee (Gas)What the Ethereum gas fee means.Article · ethereum.stackexchange.com
• Ethereum incentive modelEthereum's incentive strategy, explained.Article · coindesk.com
• ConsensusProof of work versus proof of stake.Article · blockgeeks.com

MODULE 05

Security

5 lessons

• Public-key encryptionPublic-key cryptography basics.Article · globalsign.com
• Asymmetric EncryptionAsymmetric cryptography, defined.Article · searchsecurity.techtarget.com
• Hashing (What happens under the blockchain)Hashing and what happens under the blockchain.Article · blockgeeks.com
• Transaction IntegrityHow safe blockchains really are, from HBR.Article · hbr.org
• Securing the blockchain (models)Models for securing blockchain solutions.Article · developer.ibm.com

MODULE 06

Mining

4 lessons

• Consensus ProtocolsA short guide to consensus protocols.Article · coindesk.com
• What is miningWhat bitcoin mining actually is.Article · intellipaat.com
• Ethereum vs BitcoinEthereum versus bitcoin mining profitability.Article · coincentral.com
• Explained (Video)Mining explained on video.Video · youtube.com

MODULE 07

Blockchain as a Service (Platforms)

5 lessons

• Hyperledger (Video)Hyperledger for enterprise, on video.Video · youtube.com
• Hyperledger (Reading)Hyperledger for enterprise, in writing.Article · hyperledger.org
• Microsoft AzureWhat Microsoft Azure is.Article · howtogeek.com
• Simplifying BlockchainBuilding blockchain apps with Azure workbench.Article · azure.microsoft.com
• Example (Blockchain and US govt)Blockchain in US state governments, assessed.Article · brookings.edu

MODULE 08

Important Links

3 lessons

• GlossaryA glossary of blockchain terms.Article · sci.smithandcrown.com
• Bitcoin whitepaperThe original Bitcoin whitepaper.Document · bitcoin.org
• Ethereum White PaperThe Ethereum white paper.Article · ethereum.org