Blockchain and Decentralized Technologies
Explore blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications. Learn about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Web3.
Explore blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications. Learn about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Web3.
This comprehensive course delves into the world of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications. It covers the fundamentals of blockchain, Bitcoin's network and transactions, Ethereum's smart contracts and ecosystem, tokens (including NFTs), Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and Web3 concepts. The course also explores practical applications of blockchain in various sectors such as governance, finance, healthcare, and nonprofits. Students will gain hands-on experience with blockchain explorers and understand the technical, economic, and regulatory aspects of this transformative technology.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental concepts and mechanisms of blockchain technology
Analyze the Bitcoin network, its transaction process, and its role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem
Explore Ethereum's architecture, smart contracts, and the evolving Ethereum ecosystem
Grasp the concepts of tokens, including fungible and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Understand the principles and potential of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Explore Web3 technologies and decentralized applications (DApps)
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
371 Minutes PreRecorded video
25 assignments, peer review
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FullTime access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of blockchain technology and its applications in the decentralized world. It covers four main areas: blockchain fundamentals and Bitcoin, Ethereum and smart contracts, tokens and Web3, and real-world applications of blockchain. Students will learn about the technical aspects of blockchain, including cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and network structures. The course delves into Bitcoin's architecture and Ethereum's smart contract capabilities. It also covers emerging concepts like NFTs, DAOs, and Web3 applications. The final module explores how blockchain is transforming various sectors, including governance, finance, healthcare, and nonprofits. Throughout the course, students engage with practical examples and use tools like blockchain explorers to gain hands-on experience.
Course Introduction and Module 1: Blockchain, Bitcoin, and The Bitcoin Network
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Module 2: Ethereum, Smart Contract, and Evolving Ethereum Ecosystem
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Module 3: Tokens, DAOs, and Web3
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Module 4: Decentralization in Action: Governance, Finance, Healthcare, and Nonprofits
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Associate Dean and Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois specializing in innovation and emerging technologies.
Robert J. Brunner is the Associate Dean for Innovation and Chief Disruption Officer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he also serves as a Professor of Accountancy and holds the Arthur Andersen Faculty Fellowship. Joining the university in 2017, he has a diverse academic background with previous roles in the School of Information Science and the Department of Astronomy. Dr. Brunner's research interests include emerging technologies, data analytics, and their implications for business practices. He teaches courses such as "Blockchains, Tokens, and The Decentralized Future" and "Emerging Technology, Disruption, and AI," focusing on how technological advancements impact the financial landscape.
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