Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency is digital money (or digital currency) for the digital age. This course covers the core fundamentals of how cryptocurrencies work—who uses them, what level of security they have, and how they are different from traditional hard currencies, as well as how Bitcoin originated and why it is becoming a global phenomenon. The course also provides a broad overview of the essential concepts of blockchain, the technology that is used to allow fast, secure, transparent transactions to take place, and it discusses smart contracts, consensus mining, and the key advantages of blockchain technology.
You'll Walk Away with
- The ability to compare the different cryptocurrencies available in the market
- Knowledge of how using Bitcoin works in practice
- An understanding of the current uses and future opportunities of blockchain technology
- Familiarity with the regulatory concerns and governance related to cryptocurrencies and the blockchain
Ideal for
- Anyone interested in learning more about cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin, as well as the blockchain, the technology behind it
- Professionals working in finance or related fields
NO open sections available for this course at the moment. Please check back next semester.
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Section
1 -
Semester
Fall 2024 -
Date
Oct 1 - Nov 19 -
Day
Tuesday -
Time
6:00PM-9:00PM -
Sessions
8 -
Faculty
Ladyzinski, John -
Location
Instructor Led
Tuition $1440 -