Introduction to Bitcoin

Blockchain    |    Beginner
  • 10 videos | 31m 35s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Earns a Badge
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Introduced in 2008, Bitcoin is a digital currency system, but what does that mean? Explore Bitcoin and its underlying Blockchain technology, including market forecasting, the impact of Bitcoin, and Bitcoin scandals and hacks.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Provide an overview of blockchain and commodities
    Describe the benefits and reasons why blockchain provides a secure collaborative environment
    Provide an explanation of market forecasting and blockchain
    Describe the factors of blockchain adoption
    Provide an overview of bitcoin's early history between 2008 and 2011
  • Explain the impact of bitcoin
    Describe significant bitcoin events in 2012 and 2013
    Describe the progression of bitcoin as a commonly-accepted form of currency
    Describe various known bitcoin scandals and hacks, and their impact
    Explain the basic aspects of currency, blockchain, and bitcoin

IN THIS COURSE

  • 4m 43s
    After completing this video, you will be able to provide an overview of Blockchain and commodities. FREE ACCESS
  • 2m 55s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the benefits and reasons why Blockchain provides a secure collaborative environment. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Market Forecasting
    2m 34s
    After completing this video, you will be able to provide an explanation of market forecasting and Blockchain. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Blockchain Adoption
    3m 15s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe the factors influencing Blockchain adoption. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  The Early Days of Bitcoin
    4m 6s
    After completing this video, you will be able to provide an overview of Bitcoin's early history between 2008 and 2011. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  The Impact of Bitcoin
    2m 14s
    After completing this video, you will be able to explain the impact of Bitcoin. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Bitcoin Events
    3m 38s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe significant Bitcoin events that occurred in 2012 and 2013. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Bitcoin as a Common Currency
    2m 19s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe the progression of Bitcoin as a commonly-accepted form of currency. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Bitcoin Scandals and Hacks
    3m 29s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe various known Bitcoin scandals and hacks, and their impact. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Exercise: Introduction to Digital Currency
    2m 22s
    After completing this video, you will be able to explain the basic aspects of currency, Blockchain, and Bitcoin. FREE ACCESS

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