Blockchain & Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum) Essentials
Created by Frahaan Hussain, Last Updated 30-Oct-2019, Language:English
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
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Introduction
11 Lectures 01:56:28-
What Is Blockchain?
Preview00:15:24 -
Centralised vs Decentralised vs Distributed Systems
Preview00:11:55 -
Is Blockchain Truly Decentralised and Distributed?
Preview00:08:12 -
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
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Bitcoin
12 Lectures 02:08:27-
What Is Bitcoin?
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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?
Preview00:10:20 -
What Is Bitcoin Cash and How Does It Differ To Bitcoin?
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What Is SegWit2x?
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Soft Fork vs Hard Fork
00:08:29 -
FIAT Currency vs Bitcoin
00:10:40
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Ethereum
3 Lectures 00:28:04-
What Is Ethereum & How Does It Differ To Bitcoin?
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Advantages and Disadvantages Compared To Bitcoin
00:09:49 -
Ethereum vs Ethereum Classic
00:08:39
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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
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Other Popular Cryptocurrencies
4 Lectures 00:38:03-
Litecoin
Preview00:05:42 -
Dash
00:11:51 -
Monero
00:11:04 -
Why Should I Just Not Use Bitcoin?
00:09:26
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Law and Regulation
4 Lectures 00:44:53-
Monetary Policy
Preview00:11:18 -
Tax Regulations
00:12:25 -
Illegal Activities
00:09:44 -
Electronic Fund Transfer Act
00:11:26
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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
Preview00:11:46 -
Blood Diamonds
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Housing
00:14:51 -
Proof of Ownership/Identity
00:10:40 -
Data Storage
00:12:43
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Advanced
5 Lectures 01:12:38-
ICO (Initial Coin Offering)
Preview00:10:50 -
2007/2008 Crisis
00:18:28 -
Cypherpunks
00:17:49 -
History of FIAT Currency
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DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organisations)
00:12:41
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Updates
2 Lectures 00:16:49-
27th December 2017 - Bitcoin Update
00:05:47 -
9th January 2018 - Ripple Update
00:11:02
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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.