Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to blockchain technologies, including its history, evolution, and potential use cases in various industries.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basics of blockchain technology and its potential applications
- Learn about various blockchain platforms and how they differ from each other
- Explore real-world use cases of blockchain in industries such as finance, healthcare, and supply chain management
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $120,000
- India: ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €50,000
- USA: $120,000
- India: ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €50,000
- USA: $150,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €60,000
- USA: $120,000
- India: ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €50,000
- USA: $150,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €60,000
- USA: $100,000
- India: ₹800,000
- Spain: €40,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals of blockchain technology and its potential use cases
- Compare and contrast different blockchain platforms and their features
- Explore real-world examples of blockchain implementation in various industries
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of computer science and programming
- Familiarity with basic concepts in cryptography
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video Lectures
Similar Courses
- Blockchain Basics
- Blockchain for Business - An Introduction to Hyperledger Technologies
- Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Andreas Antonopoulos
- Vitalik Buterin
Related Books
Description
In this first course of the specialization, we will discuss the limitations of the Internet for business and economic activity, and explain how blockchain technology represents the way forward. After completing this course, you will be able to explain what blockchain is, how it works, and why it is revolutionary. You will learn key concepts such as mining, hashing, proof-of-work, public key cryptography, and the double-spend problem. You’ll be able to describe seven design principles for blockchain technology, and the challenges facing the people developing it. You’ll also meet the players in the blockchain ecosystem, and consider your own role in stewarding the blockchain revolution.
Knowledge
- The limitations of the Internet for business and economic activity, and how trust is established in a pre- and post-blockchain world
- Terms such as miner, hash, nonce, proof-of-work, and public key cryptography, as well as the steps of a blockchain transaction
- Seven design principles for blockchain technology
- Ten challenges associated with implementing blockchain technology
Outline
- The Second Era of the Internet
- Specialization Overview
- Peter Zemsky Welcomes you to the Specialization
- Course Introduction
- Instructor Introduction
- Module 1 Overview
- The Internet of Information
- In Search of the Trust Protocol
- What is Blockchain?
- Practitioner Perspective: Andreas Wallendahl, Head of Strategic Initiatives at ConsenSys
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx
- Achieving Trust in the Digital Age
- How Blockchain Works
- Recap of Module 1
- hypothes.is
- The Internet of Information
- In Search of the Trust Protocol
- What is Blockchain?
- Achieving Trust in the Digital Age
- How Blockchain Works
- Blockchain Demo
- Review of Module 1
- The Internet of Information
- In Search of the Trust Protocol / What is Blockchain
- Achieving Trust in the Digital Age
- How Blockchain Works
- The Second Era of the Internet
- Steps of a Blockchain Transaction
- Blockchain Design Principles
- Module 2 Overview
- Intro to Blockchain Design Principles
- Principle 1: Networked Integrity
- Principle 2: Distributed Power
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx
- Principle 3: Value as Incentive
- Principle 4: Security
- Principle 5: Privacy
- Principle 6: Rights Preserved
- Principle 7: Inclusion
- Practitioner Perspective: Julie Maupin, Director of Social Impact & Regulatory Affairs at IOTA Foundation
- Recap of Module 2
- Principle 1: Networked Integrity
- Principle 2: Distributed Power
- Principle 3: Value as Incentive
- Principle 4: Security
- Principle 5: Privacy
- Principle 6: Rights Preserved
- Principle 7: Inclusion
- Review of Module 2
- Principle 1: Networked Integrity
- Principle 2: Distributed Power
- Principle 4: Security
- Privacy, Rights, and Inclusion
- Blockchain Design Principles
- Public and Private Ledgers
- Module 3 Overview
- The Benefits of Shared Knowledge
- How Much is Too Much Transparency
- Centralized Registries vs. Distributed Ledgers
- Public vs. Private Ledgers
- Practitioner Perspective: Rolf Hoefer, Keyless Technologies
- Practitioner Perspective: Andreas Wallendahl, Head of Strategic Initiatives at ConsenSys
- Transparency as a Strategic Risk
- Transparency as a Strategic Asset
- Usage of Multiple IDs
- Zero Knowledge Proofs
- Implementation in Public vs. Private Blockchains
- Recap of Module 3
- Intro to Transparency
- Public vs. Private Ledgers
- Approaches to Privacy in Blockchains
- Review of Module 3
- Intro to Transparency
- Public vs. Private Ledgers
- Transparency as a Risk and Asset
- Approaches to Privacy in Blockchains
- Public and Private Ledgers
- The Blockchain Ecosystem
- Module 4 Overview
- Intro to the Blockchain Ecosystem
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 1
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 2
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 3
- Practitioner Perspective: Oleg Fomenko, Co-founder of Sweatcoin
- Stewarding the Blockchain Revolution
- Blockchain Stakeholders
- Stewarding the Blockchain Revolution
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 1
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 2
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 3
- The Blockchain Ecosystem
- Blockchain Implementation Challenges
- Module 5 Overview
- Overcoming Showstoppers
- Challenge 1: The Technology is Not Ready for Prime Time
- Challenge 2: The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable
- Challenge 3: Governments Will Stifle or Twist It
- Practitioner Perspective: Oleg Fomenko, Co-Founder at Sweatcoin
- Practitioner Perspective: Will Harborne, Director of Operations at Ethfinex
- Challenge 4: Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It
- Challenge 5: The Incentives are Inadequate
- Challenge 6: Blockchain is a Job Killer
- Challenge 7: Governing the Protocols
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx
- Challenge 8: Distributed Autonomous Agents
- Challenge 9: Privacy
- Challenge 10: Criminals Will Use It
- Reasons Blockchain Will Fail or Implementation Challenges?
- Course Wrap-up
- The Technology is Not Ready For Prime Time
- The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable
- Governments Will Stifle or Twist It
- Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It
- The Incentives are Inadequate
- Blockchain is a Job Killer
- Governing the Protocols
- Distributed Autonomous Agents
- Privacy
- Criminals Will Use It
- Blockchain Implementation Challenges
- The Technology is Not Ready For Prime Time
- Governments Will Stifle or Twist It
- Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It
- The Incentives are Inadequate
- Blockchain is a Job Killer
- Governing the Protocols
- Distributed Autonomous Agents
- Privacy
- Criminals Will Use It
- Blockchain Implementation Challenges
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the fundamentals of blockchain technology with this comprehensive course from Coursera. Students rave about the engaging lectures and interactive assignments. Many appreciate the practical applications of the knowledge gained, including how to build a blockchain network. Overall, this course has received high praise from participants.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The practical applications of the knowledge gained.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging lectures
- Interactive assignments
- Practical applications of knowledge gained
- In-depth coverage of blockchain technology
- Clear and concise explanations
Cons from User Reviews
- Some concepts may be difficult for beginners to grasp
- Limited discussion of current trends and developments in the field
- Some technical issues with the online platform
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Not suitable for those looking for advanced blockchain topics
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