Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
This course is part of Blockchain Fundamentals Professional Certificate.
This comprehensive course, developed by Blockchain at Berkeley and UC Berkeley's Computer Science faculty, provides an in-depth exploration of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Students learn fundamental concepts including Bitcoin mechanics, cryptography, mining, and blockchain applications. The course covers both technical aspects and practical implementations, from basic properties to advanced topics like network attacks and smart contracts. Special emphasis is placed on Bitcoin's technological foundations and its revolutionary impact on decentralized systems.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental properties of centralized and decentralized currencies
Master Bitcoin mechanics including cryptography and network operations
Learn about real-world applications through wallet mechanics and mining
Analyze potential network attacks and security vulnerabilities
Explore Ethereum platform and smart contract functionality
Understand blockchain governance and consensus mechanisms
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Graded assignments, Exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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There are 6 modules in this course
The course covers essential aspects of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, starting with fundamental concepts of centralized and decentralized currency. Students explore Bitcoin mechanics, including cryptography, network architecture, and mining processes. The curriculum extends to practical applications, security considerations, and Ethereum's smart contract capabilities. Additional topics include blockchain governance, network attacks, and the future of decentralized technologies.
Bitcoin Protocol & Consensus: A High Level Overview
Module 1
Blockchain History: From the Cypherpunk Movement to JP Morgan Chase
Module 2
Bitcoin Mechanics & Optimizations: A Technical Overview
Module 3
Bitcoin In Real Life: Wallets, Mining, and More
Module 4
Game Theory & Network Attacks: How to Destroy Bitcoin
Module 5
Ethereum & Smart Contracts: Enabling a Decentralized Future
Module 6
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: Blockchain Fundamentals Professional Certificate
Instructors
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Distinguished Leadership in Blockchain Education and Technology Innovation
Rustie Lin serves as the Lead Instructor and edX team lead for Blockchain at Berkeley while pursuing his Computer Science degree at the University of California, Berkeley. His teaching portfolio includes the highly popular "Blockchain Fundamentals" DeCal course, where he has developed curriculum that makes complex blockchain concepts accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. As a key figure in Berkeley's blockchain education initiatives, he has co-developed two significant online courses in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain Technology, which are offered through edX as part of the Blockchain Fundamentals Professional Certificate program. His expertise extends beyond academia through his work developing blockchain proof-of-concepts for startups and Fortune 500 companies, with particular focus on mobile and distributed systems, consensus protocols, and computer networks. His international presence includes delivering talks and workshops globally, while his teaching philosophy emphasizes making complex blockchain concepts understandable to a broad audience. Beyond his teaching responsibilities, Lin maintains active involvement in blockchain research and development, focusing on emerging technologies in distributed systems and their practical applications in industry solutions.
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2 Courses
Distinguished Leadership in Blockchain Education and Innovation
Mengyi (Gloria) Wang serves as an instructor for Berkeley's Blockchain Fundamentals program while completing her interdisciplinary studies at UC Berkeley with a focus on Computer Science and Economics. Her journey in blockchain education began as a discussion leader for the Blockchain Fundamentals course, where she helped develop and teach the highly competitive DeCal course that attracted over 300 students competing for 100 spaces. As one of the key instructors in Berkeley's Professional Certificate in Blockchain program on edX, she has helped make complex blockchain concepts accessible to students worldwide. Her expertise spans blockchain use case theory, distributed systems, and Bitcoin mechanics, which she developed through active participation in the Blockchain at Berkeley community and as a scholarship recipient for the Programming Blockchain seminar taught by Jimmy Song. Prior to her involvement in blockchain technology, she gained valuable business experience as an intern at Bain & Company, bringing a unique perspective that combines technical knowledge with practical business applications to her teaching approach. Her commitment to blockchain education and innovation continues to shape the next generation of blockchain professionals through her comprehensive teaching methodology and practical industry insights.
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