In this course, you will learn the limitations of the Internet for business and economic activity, and explain how blockchain technology represents the way forward. After completing this course, you will be able to explain what blockchain is, how it works, and why it is revolutionary. You will learn key concepts such as mining, hashing, proof-of-work, public key cryptography, and the double-spend problem. You’ll be able to describe seven design principles for blockchain technology, and the challenges facing the people developing it.
Beginner
Kick-off 4/7 @ 7 p.m.; Wrap-up 5/2 @7 p.m. This is a completely online course you cover at your own pace. The kickoff and wrap-up meetings are to answer any questions you may have