Covers the history and evolution of blockchain and bitcoin, as well as the underlying mechanism of blockchain.
Learning Objectives
Recall the fundamental attributes and properties of money.;Recall the evolution of blockchain, from pre-cryptocurrency to digital and crypto assets.;Distinguish between public and private blockchains, distributed ledger technology (DLT), and crypto assets.;Identify the core components of blockchain technology.;Distinguish between proof of work, proof of stake, and mining.;Distinguish between public and private keys.;Recall the importance of key management and the custody, responsibility, and control continuum.;Recall the potential uses and benefits of a blockchain.
Major Topics
History of blockchain and bitcoin;Bitcoin and blockchain characteristics;Push vs pull paradigm;Core components of blockchain technology;Custody, responsibility and control continuum;Permissioned vs permissionless blockchain
