Course Summary
This course provides an overview of blockchain platforms and their key features. Students will learn about the different types of blockchain platforms and their applications in various industries.Key Learning Points
- Understand the fundamentals of blockchain technology and its potential applications
- Learn about different types of blockchain platforms and their key features
- Explore the use cases of blockchain platforms in various industries
Related Topics for further study
- Blockchain technology
- Blockchain platforms
- Industry applications
- Smart contracts
- Decentralized applications
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology and its potential applications
- Identify the key features of different types of blockchain platforms and their use cases
- Evaluate the potential of blockchain platforms in various industries
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of computer science and programming
- Familiarity with the fundamentals of blockchain technology
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Blockchain Basics
- Blockchain Revolution
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Andreas M. Antonopoulos
- Vitalik Buterin
Related Books
Description
This fourth course of the Blockchain specialization provides learners with an understanding of the broader blockchain ecosystem. Learners are introduced to other blockchain platforms, details of two decentralized application use cases, and challenges such as privacy and scalability. They are prepared to discuss permissioned blockchain architectures of Hyperledger and Microsoft Azure's blockchain as a service model and analyze the Augur and Grid+ decentralized application platforms. Course material includes emerging alternative decentralization models such as IPFS and Hashgraph, challenges in broader blockchain adoption, and continuous improvement solutions.
Knowledge
- This fourth course of the Blockchain specialization provides learners with an understanding of the broader blockchain ecosystem.
Outline
- Permissioned Blockchains
- Intro: Permissioned Blockchains
- Hyperledger (Part 1)
- Hyperledger (Part 2)
- Fabric Services
- Fabric Model & Functions (Part 1)
- Fabric Model & Functions (Part 2)
- Composer
- Composer (Demo) (Part 1)
- Composer (Demo) (Part 2)
- Composer (Demo) (Part 3)
- Microsoft Azure
- Acknowledgements: Blockchain
- (Optional) Resources: Linux's Hyperledger
- (Optional) Resources: Fabric Services
- (Optional) Resources: Fabric Model & Functions
- [OPTIONAL] Composer Demo Files
- (Optional) Resources: Composer
- (Optional) Resources: Microsoft Azure
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Permissioned Blockchains - Week 1
- Decentralized Applications Platforms
- Intro: Decentralized Application Platforms
- Augur (Part 1)
- Augur (Part 2)
- Grid+ (Part 1)
- Grid+ (Part 2)
- (Optional) Resources: Augur
- (Optional) Resources: Grid+
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Decentralized Applications Platforms - Week 2
- Challenges & Solutions
- Introduction: Challenges & Solutions
- Consensus
- Scalability
- Privacy & Confidentiality
- Escrow & Multi-sig
- (Optional) Resources: Consensus
- (Optional) Resources: Scalability
- (Optional) Resources: Privacy & Confidentiality
- (Optional) Resources: Escrow & Multi-Sig
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Challenges & Solutions - Week 3
- Alternative Decentralized Solutions
- Intro: Alternative Decentralized Solutions
- Interplanetary File System (Part 1)
- Interplanetary File System (Part 2)
- Interplanetary File System (Demo)
- Hashgraph (Part 1)
- Hashgraph (Part 2)
- Blockchain: Social Imperative
- Practitioner's Perspective: Market Adoption
- (Optional) Resources: Interplanetary File System
- (Optional) Resources: Hashgraph
- (Optional) Resources: Blockchain: Social Imperative
- Blockchain Platforms: Key Takeaways
- REQUIRED: Quiz Resources
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Self-Check
- Alternative Decentralized Solutions
Summary of User Reviews
Learn about the latest blockchain platforms and technology with this comprehensive course from Coursera. Many users have praised the course for its thoroughness and practical approach, making it a great choice for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of blockchain technology.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
practical approachPros from User Reviews
- Thorough and comprehensive content
- Practical and hands-on approach
- Good mix of theory and real-world examples
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Access to a supportive community of learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical concepts may be difficult to understand for beginners
- Course may be too basic for more advanced learners
- Lack of interaction with instructors
- Grading system for assignments can be unclear
- Course material may not be updated regularly
Bina Ramamurthy
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