Course Summary
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to blockchain technology, covering the basics of what it is, how it works, and its potential applications.Key Learning Points
- Learn the fundamental concepts of blockchain technology
- Understand how blockchain can be used for different applications
- Explore the advantages and limitations of blockchain
- Get insights into the real-world implementations of blockchain
- Learn about the future of blockchain technology
Related Topics for further study
- Blockchain fundamentals
- Blockchain applications
- Real-world implementations of blockchain
- Blockchain limitations and advantages
- Future of blockchain
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to explain the basic concepts of blockchain technology
- Understanding of the potential applications of blockchain
- Knowledge of the limitations and advantages of blockchain
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of computer science
- Familiarity with programming languages
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Blockchain and Bitcoin Fundamentals
- Blockchain Basics
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Author and Speaker
- Co-founder of Ethereum
Related Books
Description
This first course of the Blockchain specialization provides a broad overview of the essential concepts of blockchain technology – by initially exploring the Bitcoin protocol followed by the Ethereum protocol – to lay the foundation necessary for developing applications and programming. You will be equipped with the knowledge needed to create nodes on your personal Ethereum blockchain, create accounts, unlock accounts, mine, transact, transfer Ethers, and check balances.
Knowledge
- A learner will be able to recognize foundational concepts of blockchain, and apply these program concepts on the blockchain.
Outline
- Blockchain Defined
- Practitioner's Perspective: John Wolpert, ConsenSys
- Blockchain Defined: Bitcoin & Blockchain
- Blockchain Structure
- Basic Operations
- Beyond Bitcoin
- Acknowledgements: Blockchain
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Bitcoin & Blockchain
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Blockchain Structure
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Basic Operations
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Beyond Bitcoin
- REQUIRED Quiz Resources and Directions: Blockchain Defined - Week 1
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Blockchain Defined - Week 1
- Ethereum Blockchain
- Ethereum Blockchain: Smart Contracts
- Practitioner's Perspective: The Enterprise
- Ethereum Structure
- Ethereum Operations
- Incentive Model
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Smart Contracts
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Ethereum Structure
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Ethereum Operations
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Incentive Model
- REQUIRED Quiz Resources and Directions: Ethereum Blockchain - Week 2
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Ethereum Blockchain - Week 2
- Algorithms & Techniques
- Algorithms & Techniques: Public-Key Cryptography
- Hashing
- Transaction Integrity
- Securing Blockchain
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Public-Key Cryptography
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Hashing
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Transaction Integrity
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Securing Blockchain
- REQUIRED Quiz Resources and Directions: Algorithms & Techniques - Week 3
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Algorithms & Techniques - Week 3
- Trust Essentials
- Trust Essentials: Decentralized Systems
- Consensus Protocol
- Practitioner's Perspective: Decentralized Governance
- Robustness
- Forks
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Decentralized Systems
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Consensus Protocol
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Robustness
- (OPTIONAL) Resources: Forks
- Blockchain Basics: Key Takeaways
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Trust Essentials - Week 4
Summary of User Reviews
The Blockchain Basics course on Coursera is highly recommended by users due to its comprehensive and engaging content. Many users praised the course for its clear explanations and practical applications of blockchain technology.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Clear explanations and practical applications of blockchain technologyPros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive and engaging content
- Highly knowledgeable and experienced instructors
- Great for beginners and those with some prior knowledge of blockchain
- Interactive and challenging assignments
- Well-structured course materials
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic
- Lack of in-depth technical details
- Limited focus on real-world examples
- Course material may not be updated regularly
- No certification or accreditation upon completion
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