Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies
Wharton's introduction to how blockchains and cryptocurrencies work and how they are valued.
University of Pennsylvania•By Jessica Wachter, Sarah Hammer
4.6
(2,400 reviews)•110,000 students enrolledAbout this course
Understand the technology and economics behind digital currencies. Offered by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, this course explains how blockchains and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin work, how they are valued, and what their adoption means for businesses and financial systems.
Skills you'll gain
CryptocurrencyBlockchainBitcoinDigital CurrenciesFinancial Technology
Syllabus
1
Introduction to Digital Currencies2
How Blockchains Work3
Valuing Cryptocurrencies4
Blockchain in Business5
The Future of Digital MoneyFree
Certificate: $49
Duration4 weeks
Effort2-3 hours/week
Levelbeginner
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesEnglish, Arabic, French +1
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