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Blockchain Fundamentals
UC Berkeley professional certificate on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology.
University of California, Berkeley•By Rustie Lin, Mengyi Wang
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Get a comprehensive introduction to Bitcoin and blockchain technology from UC Berkeley. Understand how cryptocurrencies work, the mechanics of decentralized consensus, and the applications of blockchain beyond digital money.
Skills you'll gain
BlockchainBitcoinCryptocurrencyDecentralizationSmart Contracts
Syllabus
1
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency2
How Bitcoin Achieves Decentralization3
Mechanics of Mining and Consensus4
Blockchain Technology Applications5
The Future of BlockchainFree
Certificate: $199
Duration3 months
Effort4-5 hours/week
Levelintermediate
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesEnglish, Spanish