What is a cryptocurrency course?

This course covers the core fundamentals of how cryptocurrencies work—who uses them, what level of security they have, and how they are different from traditional hard currencies, as well as how Bitcoin originated and why it is becoming a global phenomenon.

What will I learn in this Bitcoin and Ethereum course?

You'll learn about practical applications of Bitcoin such as wallets and mining, as well as how to destroy bitcoins, including network attacks and malicious mining strategies. We will also take a brief look at Ethereum and how blockchain can be used outside of cryptocurrencies. This course is open to anyone with any background.

What does the bitcoin course cover?

The course covers basic properties of bitcoin, the mechanics behind it (e.g. including cryptographic hash functions, Bitcoin Script, privacy, and hash commitment schemes) and its roots in the Cypherpunk movement and Libertarian ideals.

What topics can you study with cryptocurrency?

Some of the topics that you can study that are related to cryptocurrency include blockchain, decentralized finance, NFTs, and fiat money, like the U.S. dollar and other paper currencies.