Digital Asset 101 Certificate - Part 1
This course is part of Digital Asset 101.
This intermediate-level course provides a holistic introduction to digital asset technology and its applications across technological, business, economic, legal, and regulatory domains. Developed by DEC's global consortia of leading higher education institutions and industry experts, the Digital Asset 101 Certificate addresses the growing need for qualified professionals in the emerging digital asset and crypto markets. The course targets professionals with backgrounds in finance, banking, asset management, and trading who seek to expand their knowledge as traditional institutions increasingly invest in digital asset services. The 12-hour certification program (first half of a complete 24-hour professional certification) explores blockchain fundamentals, consensus mechanisms, token standards, smart contracts, business models, investment perspectives, regulatory frameworks, and legal considerations. This comprehensive approach ensures participants gain a well-rounded understanding of digital assets beyond just technical aspects. The curriculum aligns with the esteemed Charterholder programs offered by DEC Institute, providing a pathway to professional certification. Upon completion, participants can pursue the CDAA® Level 1 examination through the DEC Institute for professional designation and membership status, opening additional career advancement opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.
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What you'll learn
Understand blockchain technology principles, consensus mechanisms and architectures Explore token standards, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and blockchain protocols Examine blockchain economics, tokenization and digital asset business models Analyze decentralized finance applications and blockchain in traditional finance Learn about stablecoins, central bank digital currencies and NFT applications Understand legal and regulatory frameworks for crypto assets and applications Explore legal status of smart contracts and challenges in regulating DLT Identify blockchain applications in RegTech and intellectual property considerations
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assessments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
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Module Description
This comprehensive course explores digital asset technology across three key areas: technology, business/economics, and legal/regulatory aspects. In the technology module, you'll learn about blockchain history and principles, consensus mechanisms, distributed file systems, token standards, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies, blockchain protocols, wallets and custody solutions, scalability, interoperability, privacy, decentralized applications (dApps), decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and oracles. The business and economics section covers the blockchain ecosystem, industry investment trends, capital raising through ICOs and IEOs, blockchain economics, token investments, business tokenization, digital asset business models, governance structures, sustainability considerations, applications in traditional financial services, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-financial sector applications, NFTs, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The legal and regulatory module examines the treatment of crypto assets and applications, fundraising regulations, legal standing of blockchain technology and smart contracts, regulatory challenges of distributed ledger technology, competition law considerations, RegTech applications, legal perspectives on DAOs, and intellectual property issues in blockchain.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Digital Asset 101
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Instructors
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Blockchain Security Expert and Senior Researcher at Austrian Blockchain Center
Dr. Stefan Craß is a senior researcher and project manager at the Austrian Blockchain Center (ABC), where he has been contributing his expertise to multiple blockchain-related research projects since April 2020. As the manager responsible for the "Cryptography, Technology & Security" area since October 2021, Craß brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous role as a research assistant at the Institute of Information Systems Engineering at TU Wien. His diverse research interests encompass blockchain technologies and applications, coordination models, middleware architectures, modeling languages, security, and design patterns. With a background in distributed systems and middleware, Craß's work at ABC focuses on advancing the understanding and implementation of blockchain technology, particularly in areas related to cryptography and security. His multifaceted expertise positions him at the forefront of blockchain research, contributing to both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of this emerging technology in various sectors
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Technical Education Leader Advancing Web3 and Polkadot Knowledge
Dr. Radhakrishna Dasari is the Technical Education Lead at Web3 Foundation, spearheading efforts to scale Polkadot education and promote understanding of Web3 technologies. With a strong academic background, including an MS and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Dasari brings valuable expertise to his role. Prior to joining Web3 Foundation, he served as faculty in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Vermont, accumulating three years of experience teaching Computer Science courses. Dasari's passion for education extends to online platforms, having taught a Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) on Coursera. In his current position, he is dedicated to leveraging his skills and experience to educate both professionals and the general public about the vision of Web3, Polkadot, and its technology stack. Dasari's work is crucial in bridging the knowledge gap in the complex world of blockchain and decentralized technologies, contributing significantly to the broader adoption and understanding of Web3 principles
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