Course content
What are cryptocurrencies
2The Origin of Cryptocurrencies
3How cryptocurrencies are created
4What is cryptocurrency mining
5How cryptocurrency transactions work
6What is blockchain
7How blockchain is used in cryptocurrencies
8The security of cryptocurrency transactions
9What is a digital wallet
10How to create a digital wallet
11How to buy cryptocurrencies
12how to sell cryptocurrencies
13How to store cryptocurrencies safely
14What is a cryptocurrency exchange
15How to choose a cryptocurrency exchange
16The risks of investing in cryptocurrencies
17The advantages of investing in cryptocurrencies
18The different types of cryptocurrencies
19What is Bitcoin
20How Bitcoin Works
21What is Ethereum
22How Ethereum Works
23what are tokens
24How tokens work
25What is ICO (Initial Coin Offering)
26How to participate in an ICO
27What is DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
28How DeFi works
29What is a smart contract
30How smart contracts work
31What is Proof of Work
32What is Proof of Stake
33How off-chain transactions work
34What is a fork in cryptocurrencies
35What is a node in a cryptocurrency network
36What is cloud mining
37How cryptocurrency transaction fees work
38What is a 51% attack
39How Privacy Works in Cryptocurrency Transactions
40What is a peer-to-peer network
41How anonymous cryptocurrencies work
42What is a cryptocurrency swap
43How stablecoins work
44What is a cryptocurrency whitepaper
45What is halving in cryptocurrencies
46What is a mining pool
47What is a hard fork and a soft fork
48What is a cryptocurrency address
49How private and public keys work
50What is a blockchain explorer
51What is a cryptocurrency hash
52What is a full node in cryptocurrencies
53What is a light node in cryptocurrencies
54What is a pending transaction in cryptocurrencies
55How cryptocurrencies work in tax terms
56What is a cold and hot wallet
57What is a Sybil Attack
58What is a double spending attack
59What is a blockchain reorganization attack
60What is a dusting attack on cryptocurrencies
61What is a brute force attack on cryptocurrencies
62How decentralized exchanges work
63What is a non-fungible token (NFT)
64What is a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
65How DAOs work
Course Description
This 65-page course offers a thorough exploration of cryptocurrencies, their origin, and the revolutionary impact they have on the financial landscape. It begins by elucidating the fundamental question: What are cryptocurrencies? You'll traverse the historical path that led to the inception of these digital assets, highlighting the technological and economic factors that laid the groundwork for their emergence.
Delving deeper, you will uncover the mechanisms of cryptocurrency creation and mining. Learn about the fascinating process of how transactions are verified and added to the blockchain, the underlying technology that powers all cryptocurrency transactions.
Security is a paramount concern in the cryptocurrency world, and our course dedicates ample focus to explain the security measures in place for transactions, the concept of digital wallets, and how to secure them effectively. You will understand how to create and manage your digital wallet, making you adept at buying, selling, and safely storing your cryptocurrencies.
A critical component of navigating the cryptocurrency ecosystem is understanding exchanges. The course provides insights into what a cryptocurrency exchange is, how to choose one wisely, and the various risks and advantages of investing in cryptocurrencies. Different types of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, are extensively covered, including their specific functionalities and the technologies behind them.
The course also demystifies complex concepts like tokens, ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings), and decentralized finance (DeFi), revealing how they function in the grand scheme of cryptoeconomics. Topics such as smart contracts, consensus mechanisms like Proof of Work and Proof of Stake, and off-chain transactions are explained with clarity.
Further, the course touches upon the various kinds of attacks that can threaten cryptocurrencies, such as 51% attacks, Sybil attacks, and double spending attacks. You will gain knowledge about forks in cryptocurrency networks, nodes, and the function of cloud mining.
Additionally, you will explore the nuances of cryptocurrency transactions, from understanding transaction fees to the privacy aspects and the role of peer-to-peer networks. The course also explains advanced topics like decentralized exchanges, NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations), and how these entities operate.
By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how cryptocurrencies work, the associated risks, the technological innovations driving their adoption, and the potential for future investment opportunities. This course is specifically designed to equip you with the knowledge required to navigate and succeed in the rapidly-evolving world of digital assets.
This free course includes:
3h43m free online audio course
65 content pages
Certificate of course completion
Exercises to train your knowledge