Learn the Fundamentals of Blockchain

Master the fundamentals of blockchain technologies in 2 hours.
➔ Understand key concepts and use cases of the blockchain
➔ Why we need decentralized ledgers to build trust online
➔ How value can be transferred between networks

Five weeks of learnings and 100s of hours of research is packaged into one course. In less time than the latest Marvel Superhero movie, you'll learn the following:

• How blockchains create transparency: Privacy is an important part of the internet. But it can't be controlled by the few. Blockchains allow you to own your data.
• What investors get wrong about crypto: Looking to speculate to the moon? Look elsewhere. Real tokens provide utility. We’ll break down the real world applications.
• Finding new cryptocurrencies to invest in: Not a fan of Dogecoin? Stop reading the headlines. This course does a deep dive on how to compare different tokens.

In one sitting, I will teach you the basics of cryptocurrencies and how to view digital assets. Utility comes from applications. So together we'll breakdown crypto use cases in real-time.

• Proving the use case of NFTs: 2021 was the first time we’ve seen people buy and sell digital assets billions of $$ online through a global ledger.
• A crypto valuation model that works: No money, no problem. Learn how some tokens generate billions of dollars in fees from transaction volume. Let’s break down the numbers.
• The secret to web3 applications: One giant computer with an open ledger. I breakdown my experiences investing in the space and use cases of new apps.

Who I made this course for:

1. The first time person looking to buy cryptocurrencies.
2. Someone who wants to diversify their holdings into new assets.
3. Hedge fund managers and analysts who need to invest in new technologies

Course Syllabus:

Crypto fundamentals explained in English
‍We all have trouble understanding new ideas. Try combining it with new technologies, money and a whole lot of buzzwords. In this section, we’ll break down how blockchains work in the simplest terms.

‍Why consensus is needed online
‍Ever try organizing a party? 5 people is a headache…now imagine fifty thousand. Consensus is at the core of the blockchain. It provides the right incentives to create a trustless network. Here we discuss decentralization and how computers talk to each other online.

Explaining cryptocurrencies to a 5-year old
‍Blockchains today only solve two of these three problems: scale, security and decentralization. We call this the blockchain trilemma. Or is it the triangle? Click below to find out the fundamental difference between Bitcoin, Ethereum and other tokens. 

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