Blockchain: Beyond the Basics
Offered By: LinkedIn Learning
Course Description
Overview
Learn more about Blockchain, how it works, why it’s so important, and how it’s redefining the way we store and update transactions on a network.
Syllabus
Introduction
- Blockchain technology offers unique capabilities
- What you should know
- What's the business case for blockchain?
- The essential features of blockchain technology
- Exploring blockchain functions beyond the basics
- What is distributed ledger technology (DLT)?
- The keys to cryptography
- Understanding miners and proof of work
- Brief history of Bitcoin
- How to acquire and use cryptocurrencies
- Exploring altcoins and crypto tokens
- Difference between public and private blockchains
- What are smart contracts?
- Understanding non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
- The emergence of decentralized finance (DeFi)
- Blockchain use case: Cross-border payments
- Blockchain use case: Identify management
- Blockchain use case: Title registries
- The risks and opportunities ahead
- Next steps for you and your organization
Taught by
Jonathan Reichental
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