Bitcoin and Decentralized Technology Fundamentals
Discover the transformative power of decentralized systems. This course will teach you the skills needed to navigate the world of Bitcoin and blockchain and explore the endless possibilities of decentralized technology.
What you'll learn
With the rise of decentralized systems like Bitcoin and blockchain, it's crucial for professionals to have a deep understanding of these technologies. In this course, Bitcoin and Decentralized Technology Fundamentals, you’ll learn the skills needed to navigate the world of Bitcoin and blockchain and explore the endless possibilities of decentralized technology. First, you’ll explore the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Next, you will discover how Bitcoin and blockchain can be used to create a decentralized system, how transactions are validated and secured, and the advantages and disadvantages of using decentralized systems. Finally, you’ll learn how to evaluate the security and privacy of decentralized systems. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Bitcoin and decentralized technology needed to navigate the world of decentralized systems and continue your journey into this promising technology.
Table of contents
- Module Introduction 1m
- Blockchain - The Need to Track Transactions 3m
- Blockchain - Distributed Ledger 2m
- Blockchain - The Importance of Decentralization 4m
- Consensus Mechanisms 9m
- Anatomy of Bitcoin Blockchain 5m
- Smart Contracts 4m
- Public and Private Blockchains 4m
- Blockchain Use Cases - Centralized Data 3m
- Blockchain Use Cases - Non-Fungible Tokens 4m
- Module Recap 2m
- Module Introduction 2m
- Anatomy of a Bitcoin Transaction 6m
- Segregated Witness and Transaction Malleability 4m
- Multisignature Transactions and Security 5m
- Lightning Network and Off-chain Transactions 9m
- Atomic Swaps and Cross-chain Transactions 5m
- Demo: Making a Bitcoin Transasction 5m
- Module Recap 2m
About the author
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Tommy van Schaik found out early that his natural habitat was between business and IT. After getting his bachelor's and master's in Business & IT, he decided to join the Dutch Air Force as a Communications Systems Officer. During his last tour in the United States, he found his love for agile transitions and dealing with development teams. He quickly transitioned to the Civilian world to do what he loves best: helping organizations transition to future-proof s... more