Introduction to blockchain technology
This module will give you a high-level overview of blockchain technology. You will learn what distributed ledger technology is, what a block is, how hashing works, and how blocks are connected.
Brief history of blockchain technology
This module will give you a brief history of blockchain technology, from when it was an idea described in a research paper to when the first block was added to the Bitcoin network.
How does blockchain work
This module will explain how blockchain works in a trustless environment without a centralized authority. You will understand what public and private keys are and why you need them.
Blockchain consensus mechanisms: PoW and PoS
This module will introduce you to the concept of blockchain consensus mechanisms. You will learn what Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms are, and how they are different.
Blockchain network structure: nodes and forks
This module will explain the blockchain network structure, what nodes are, what types of nodes there are, and what hard forks and soft forks are.
Blockchain use cases and limitations
This module will provide an overview of blockchain use cases in different sectors from remittance, financial services, to healthcare. It also explains some of the limitations of the technology.