Blockchain Technology Fundamentals
Learn about Bitcoin, blockchain technology, how it works, use cases and how it will transform our lives in this 5-week course.
Learn about Bitcoin, blockchain technology, how it works, use cases and how it will transform our lives in this 5-week course.
This comprehensive course explores how blockchain technology is revolutionizing information systems and the way we transfer value over the Internet, opening new opportunities to improve organizations, eliminate intermediaries, and design more efficient business models. With the emergence of Bitcoin and crypto assets, a new technology has emerged that can reduce costs and optimize organizational processes, creating a competitive advantage for individuals and organizations that adapt first. The curriculum covers in detail what Bitcoin and blockchain technology are, as well as the main applications of this technology and the challenges that exist to achieve its adoption. You'll learn about the origin of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, the general functioning of blockchain, the main characteristics of different crypto assets, the potential of smart contracts and their applications, and the differences between private, public, and hybrid blockchains. The course is structured in four modules covering introduction to blockchain, crypto assets, blockchain in detail, and applied blockchain technology. You'll explore topics such as the history of money, the 2008 crisis, the Cypherpunk movement, Bitcoin's whitepaper, cryptography, mining and proof of work, different types of tokens, regulation, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, decentralized applications (DApps), and various blockchain applications with real-world examples.
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What you'll learn
Learn about the origin of Bitcoin and blockchain technology Understand the general functioning of blockchain technology Explore the main characteristics of different crypto assets Discover the potential of smart contracts and their applications Distinguish between private, public, and hybrid blockchains Examine real-world applications of blockchain technology Understand various consensus mechanisms and distributed ledger technologies Explore the relationship between blockchain and complementary technologies like IoT, big data, and AI
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course provides a thorough introduction to blockchain technology, its origins, functioning, and potential applications. Beginning with the historical context that led to blockchain's creation, including a brief history of money and the 2008 financial crisis, the curriculum explores the Cypherpunk movement and Bitcoin's emergence as the first implementation of blockchain technology. Students will learn the fundamental components of blockchain, including cryptography basics, distributed databases, and how blocks are chained together to create immutable records. The course delves into crypto assets, examining Bitcoin in detail (the network, software, and currency), mining and proof of work processes, and asymmetric cryptography with private and public keys. Other crypto assets are covered, including payment tokens, utility tokens, and blockchain-based securities, along with regulatory approaches across different countries. Advanced topics include consensus mechanisms, distributed ledger technologies beyond blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized applications (DApps), decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and the differences between public, private, and hybrid blockchains. The final module explores real-world applications of blockchain technology, complementary technologies like IoT, big data, and AI, and addresses the technological, human, and regulatory challenges facing blockchain adoption.
Introducción a Blockchain
Module 1
Criptoactivos
Module 2
Blockchain en detalle
Module 3
Tecnología Blockchain aplicada
Module 4
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Blockchain and Financial Innovator
Juan Pablo Mejía Caicedo, a professor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, specializes in Bitcoin, blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and crypto-assets. With a background in corporate finance and capital markets, he has successfully structured and closed financial transactions worth nearly one billion dollars, including equity issuances, bond offerings, mergers and acquisitions, syndicated loans, and initial coin offerings (ICOs). After completing his MBA at London Business School and working in investment banking, Mejía fully transitioned to the blockchain industry in 2017.
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