Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained

The sudden rise and subsequent fall of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has focused global attention on cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. Blockchain technology underlies Bitcoin and has been touted as the next big, transformative technology. In this course, we will first discuss the technical underpinnings of blockchain, covering key concepts such as decentralization and consensus algorithms. We will then examine blockchain as an asset, looking at the dynamics of cryptocurrency markets. Finally, we will look at blockchain as a business solution, with a focus on understanding the business cases where blockchain makes and does not make sense.