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Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications

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Course Summary

This course provides an introduction to blockchain technology and its potential applications in business. Students will learn how blockchain can be used to create secure, decentralized systems for transactions and data storage.

Key Learning Points

Understand the basics of blockchain technology and its potential applications
Learn how to create and manage a blockchain network
Explore real-world examples of blockchain in business

Learning Outcomes

Understand the fundamental concepts of blockchain technology
Create and manage a blockchain network
Identify potential use cases for blockchain in business

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of computer science
Familiarity with coding concepts
Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online self-paced
Video lectures
Assignments
Quizzes

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Description

Blockchain will bring about profound changes to business, and even to the nature of business itself. This technology will disrupt how enterprises are funded and managed, how they create value, and even how they perform basic functions like marketing and accounting. In this course you will learn how blockchain technology will penetrate into the structures of organizations. You will explore how blockchain will transform the roles of the C-Suite, and how a blockchain can be used to manage and protect intellectual property. You will be able to identify the different layers of the blockchain technology stack, and explain how these affect the governance of blockchain systems. As well, you will be able to identify seven qualities that a region in the world needs in order to attract technology startups and to build a vibrant blockchain ecosystem.

Knowledge

Explain how blockchain technology will transform business structures, roles, and functions of enterprise
Define terms such as Distributed Application (DApp), autonomous agent, open networked enterprise, and distributed autonomous enterprise
Identify some strategic approaches to managing intellectual property with blockchain technologies
Identify the layers comprising the blockchain technology stack, and describe how each of these affects the governance of a blockchain ecosystem

Outline

Re-architecting the Firm
Course Introduction
Instructor Introduction
Module 1 Overview
Decentralizing the Enterprise
Practitioner Perspective - Andreas Wallendahl: Blockchain & ConsenSys
Transaction Costs and the Structure of the Firm
Opportunity 1: Search
Opportunity 2: Contracting
Opportunity 3: Coordination
Opportunity 4: Building Trust
Determining Corporate Boundaries
Hacking Your Future: Boundary Decisions
Module 1 Recap
hypothes.is
Decentralizing the Enterprise
Transaction Costs and the Structure of the Firm
Opportunities for Blockchain
Decentralizing the Enterprise
Opportunities for Blockchain
Re-Architecting the Firm

New Business Models
Module 2 Overview
Distributed Business Entities
The DAO: A Cautionary Tale
New Business Models Part 1
New Business Models Part 2
Practitioner Perspective - Yaniv Neu-Ner: Business Model for Counter
Practitioner Perspective - Oleg Fomenko: Business Model for Sweatcoin
What Are DApps?
Example: bAirbnb
Patents and Blockchain Innovation
Practitioner Perspective - Rolf Hoefer: Intellectual Property
Payments, Attribution, and Licensing
Distributed Ownership
Module 2 Recap
Distributed Business Entities
New Business Models Part 1
New Business Models Part 2
DApps
Patents and Blockchain Innovation
Payments, Attribution, and Licensing
Distributed Ownership
Distributed Business Entities
New Business Models
DApps
New Business Models

Blockchain and the C-Suite
Module 3 Overview: Intro to the C-Suite
The CEO
The COO
The CLO
The CFO
The CMO
The CIO & CTO
The CHRO
Practitioner Perspective - Mihai Alisie: Implications for the C-Suite
Practitioner Perspective - Rob Carter: Implications for the C-Suite
Recap of the C-Suite
Explanation of Grading Scheme
The CEO
The COO
The CLO
The CFO
The CMO
The CIO & CTO
The CHRO
The CEO
The COO
The CLO
The CFO
The CMO
The CIO & CTO
The CHRO
The CEO
The COO
The CLO
The CFO
The CMO

Leadership for the Next Era
Module 4 Overview
Intro to Blockchain Regulation
Practitioner Perspective - Andreas Wallendahl: Regulation
Fundamental Questions
Regulatory Principles
Practitioner Perspective - Hariton Korizis: Regulation
Regulation vs. Governance
Practitioner Perspective - Ana Trbovich: Regulation & Governance
The Blockchain Stack
Multiple Layers of Blockchain Governance
A New Framework for Blockchain Governance
Practitioner Perspective - Rob Carter: Governance
Profile of a Blockchain Hotbed
Recap of Module 4
Blockchain Governance
Profile of a Blockchain Hotbed
Leadership for Transformation
Fundamental Questions
Blockchain Governance
Seven Conditions for Success
Blockchain Governance & Leadership

Blueprint for a New Social Contract
Module 5 Overview
The Current Social Contract is Breaking
Drivers for Change
Four Pillars of Society
Intro to a New Social Contract
Rethinking Work
The Pre-distribution of Wealth
Distributed Power
Collaborative Institutions
Recap of Module 5
Course Wrap-up
Mihai Alisie on Business Models
Mihai Alisie on What's next for AKASHA?
Drivers for Change
The Current Social Contract is Breaking
Drivers for Change / Four Pillars

Summary of User Reviews

This course on blockchain and business has received high praise from users. Many users appreciated the practical application of blockchain in business and the clear explanations provided throughout the course.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users thought the practical application of blockchain in business was a standout aspect of the course.

Pros from User Reviews

Clear explanations provided throughout the course
Practical application of blockchain in business
Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Good balance of theoretical and practical content
Great platform for networking with other professionals interested in blockchain

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course too basic and wanted more advanced content
Course material could be more comprehensive
Limited focus on legal and regulatory aspects of blockchain
Some technical issues with the platform reported by users
Course may not be suitable for those with little to no prior knowledge of blockchain

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