For individuals new to blockchain, this foundational course provides a solid understanding of its basics, workings, and evolving applications.
Course overview
Key takeaways
Blockchain and how it works
Distributed ledger technology (DLT), hashing, public key cryptography, and consensus mechanisms
Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) and why consensus algorithms need to achieve BFT
Bitcoin and how it works
Ethereum and how it works
Importance of scalability and the Lightning Network
Soft and hard forks
The different generations of blockchain and the origin of Cardano
Staking, smart contracts, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and governance on Cardano
Determining if blockchain is right for your use case
Use cases and real-life applications including decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization, gaming, payment rail, supply chain, and traceability
Learning outcomes
Understand the core principles of blockchain technology and its operational mechanisms.
Explain how consensus algorithms ensure the security and integrity of blockchain networks.
Identify and analyze the evolving use cases of blockchain across various business sectors.
Establish a solid foundational knowledge for further learning within the Cardano Academy ecosystem.
Earn a digital Learn badge as a verifiable record of your successful course completion.
Who should attend
Individuals with a general interest in blockchain and aspirations to work within the blockchain industry.
Business professionals, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs seeking to understand and leverage blockchain for business innovation and growth.
Implementation partners aiming to enhance their service offerings and expertise in cutting-edge blockchain technologies.
Students eager to learn about and pursue careers in the dynamic blockchain sector.
Traditional Web 2.0 IT professionals looking to acquire blockchain knowledge and upskill for the Web 3.0 landscape.