Blockchain & Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum) Essentials

Learn everything about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, Bitcoin Trading, Mining, ICO, Altcoins, DAO, Investing etc

Created by Frahaan Hussain, Last Updated 30-Oct-2019, Language:English

What Will I Get ?

What cryptocurrencies are
How to use cryptocurrencies
Finance skills

Requirements

Passion for learning about Blockchain
Basic computer knowledge and skills
Passion for learning about Cryptocurrencies
Passion for learning about Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies

Description

Learn about everything there is to know about Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies from Bitcoin to Ethereum to Ripple. A step by step process is used to show explain every facet of these topics.

Gain a good understanding of the following concepts with this course:

What Blockchain is?
How Blockchain works?
What is Bitcoin?
What is Ethereum?
What are Cryptocurrencies?
How Cryptocurrencies work?
Alternative cryptocurrencies
Cryptography basics

Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies are fast becoming a worldwide Tour De Force that is taking all markets and industries by storm. This course will ensure you are not left behind in what is the greatest revolution and evolution in technology and economics of our time and maybe even of all time.

You will receive all the knowledge to use and leverage the powerful technology behind these amazing and wonderful platforms.

If you have any questions regarding the topics covered in this course, please feel free to ask. I'm always happy to help those who want to learn.

Who this course is for:

Anyone looking to learn about cryptocurrencies
People looking to learn about Bitcoin
Those seeking to understand how the Blockchain works
People looking to learn about Ethereum
People seeking guidance on how to use cryptocurrencies
Beginners and experts in this field
People seeking more knowledge on the various cryptocurrencies

Course Content

Introduction

11 Lectures 01:56:28
- What Is Blockchain?
  
  Preview
  
  00:15:24
- Centralised vs Decentralised vs Distributed Systems
  
  Preview
  
  00:11:55
- Is Blockchain Truly Decentralised and Distributed?
  
  Preview
  
  00:08:12
- Structure of a Block
  
  00:09:51
- What Is a Hash?
  
  00:08:17
- What Are Merkle Trees?
  
  00:08:24
- What Is a Ledger?
  
  00:05:31
- History of Blockchain
  
  00:20:52
- Why Use Blockchain?
  
  00:09:40
- What Are Cryptocurrencies?
  
  00:09:26
- What Is Cryptography?
  
  00:08:56
Bitcoin

12 Lectures 02:08:27
- What Is Bitcoin?
  
  00:11:33
- Advantages and Disadvantages Compared To Fiat Currency
  
  00:19:11
- What Is Bitcoin Mining?
  
  00:11:47
- What Are Mining Pools/Farms?
  
  00:07:49
- What Is A Bitcoin Wallet?
  
  00:05:43
- What Is A Bitcoin Exchange?
  
  00:08:40
- How Is The Price of Bitcoin Determined?
  
  00:06:43
- How To Use Bitcoin?
  
  Preview
  
  00:10:20
- What Is Bitcoin Cash and How Does It Differ To Bitcoin?
  
  00:11:11
- What Is SegWit2x?
  
  00:16:21
- Soft Fork vs Hard Fork
  
  00:08:29
- FIAT Currency vs Bitcoin
  
  00:10:40
Ethereum

3 Lectures 00:28:04
- What Is Ethereum & How Does It Differ To Bitcoin?
  
  00:09:36
- Advantages and Disadvantages Compared To Bitcoin
  
  00:09:49
- Ethereum vs Ethereum Classic
  
  00:08:39
Ripple

2 Lectures 00:20:33
- What Is Ripple & How Does It Differ To Bitcoin?
  
  00:10:28
- Advantages and Disadvantages Compared To Bitcoin
  
  00:10:05
Other Popular Cryptocurrencies

4 Lectures 00:38:03
- Litecoin
  
  Preview
  
  00:05:42
- Dash
  
  00:11:51
- Monero
  
  00:11:04
- Why Should I Just Not Use Bitcoin?
  
  00:09:26
Law and Regulation

4 Lectures 00:44:53
- Monetary Policy
  
  Preview
  
  00:11:18
- Tax Regulations
  
  00:12:25
- Illegal Activities
  
  00:09:44
- Electronic Fund Transfer Act
  
  00:11:26
Other Uses of Blockchain

10 Lectures 02:12:30
- Education
  
  00:15:28
- Retail
  
  00:20:37
- Health Industry
  
  00:17:52
- Business
  
  00:10:25
- Governance
  
  00:11:51
- Last Will and Testament
  
  Preview
  
  00:11:46
- Blood Diamonds
  
  00:06:17
- Housing
  
  00:14:51
- Proof of Ownership/Identity
  
  00:10:40
- Data Storage
  
  00:12:43
Advanced

5 Lectures 01:12:38
- ICO (Initial Coin Offering)
  
  Preview
  
  00:10:50
- 2007/2008 Crisis
  
  00:18:28
- Cypherpunks
  
  00:17:49
- History of FIAT Currency
  
  00:12:50
- DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organisations)
  
  00:12:41
Updates

2 Lectures 00:16:49
- 27th December 2017 - Bitcoin Update
  
  00:05:47
- 9th January 2018 - Ripple Update
  
  00:11:02

Frahaan Hussain

CEO and Lead Developer at Sonar Systems

I am CEO of Sonar Systems which is the world leader in educational material for the game engine Cocos2d-x, one of the best and most popular game engines in the world. With years of experience programming and running an online education platform (Sonar Learning) I can help and support new programming like you. I am also a University Lecturer teaching a variety of topics in Games Programming from Games Design to OpenGL Shader Programming. I am also a published author of games design and soon to be released Responsive Web Design. I have all the facets required to educate and inspire.