Course curriculum

  • 2

    Lesson 1 - The Origin of Blockchain

  • 3

    Lesson 2 - All about Blockchain

    • George Presents - What is Blockchain

    • George Present - How does a blockchain work

    • An overview of what will be covered in this section

    • Overview of blockchain

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 2 - Quiz 1

    • Blockchain Technology - Basics

    • The Evolution of Blockchain Technology

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 2 - Quiz 2

    • Introduction to the Decentralized Web

    • George Presents - Decentralization

    • Introduction to the Distributed Organization

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 2 - Quiz 3

    • Introduction to Distributed Ledgers

    • Introduction to Smart Contracts

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 2 - Quiz 4

    • Introduction to Distributed Applications

    • Introduction to the Internet of Value

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 2 - Quiz 5

    • Introduction to the Token Economy

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 2 - Quiz 6

    • Conclusion to this section - All about Blockchain

    • George Presents - Blockchain Demo

    • Student Discussion forum for Lesson 2 - All about blockchain

  • 4

    Lesson 3 - Cryptocurrency

    • Reading Assignment - What is Cryptocurrency

    • George Presents - Introduction to Cryptocurrency

    • Introduction to how Bitcoin works

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    • An explanation of Cryptocurrencies

    • An example of the Digital Economy

    • George Presents - Blockchain and Cryptocurrency examples

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 3 - Quiz 7

    • George Presents - Adoption of Cryptocurrency examples

    • George Presents - The rise of Dogecoin

    • George Presents - Bitcoin Obituaries

    • Student Discussion forum for Lesson 3 - Cryptocurrency

  • 5

    Lesson 4 - Introduction to Blockchain Networks

    • Types of blockchain networks

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    • George Presents - Introduction to Blockchain Networks

    • Reading: Types of Blockchains

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 4 - Quiz 8

    • The Difference Between Permissionless and Permissioned Blockchains

    • Strengths and Weaknesses of Blockchain Networks

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 4 - Quiz 9

    • Reading : Buterin - On Public and Private Blockchains

    • Reading: Phillips - The 4 Types of Blockchain Networks Explained

    • Knowledge Check Lesson 4 - Quiz 10

    • Blockchain Network Security

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 4 - Quiz 11

    • Blockchain Security

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 4 - Quiz 12

    • Reading: How a Leading Cyber Security Company Uses Blockchain to Prevent Data Tampering

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 4 - Quiz 13

    • Blockchain Networks for Business

    • Reading: Conceptualizing Blockchains - Characteristics and Applications

    • George Presents - Traceability of a Public Blockchain

    • Knowledge Check - Lesson 4 - Quiz 14

    • Reading: Burger - Blockchain set to change transactions, information flow and business processes

    • Student Discussion forum for Lesson 4 - Introduction to Blockchain Networks

  • 6

    Thank You - and we hope you enjoyed this journey. Are you ready for more?

    • Congratulations!

  • 7

    Resources

    • Blockchain Glossary

    • Video Link: New technologies (blockchain) and food safety

    • George Presents - Blockchain in Supply Chain

    • Canada Blockchain Ecosystem ICTC

    • Goldman Sachs Blockchain Crypto Outlook 2022