This first course of the Blockchain specialization provides a broad overview of the essential concepts of blockchain technology – by initially exploring the Bitcoin protocol followed by the Ethereum protocol – to lay the foundation necessary for developing applications and programming. You will be equipped with the knowledge needed to create nodes on your personal Ethereum blockchain, create accounts, unlock accounts, mine, transact, transfer Ethers, and check balances.
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Knowledge of at least one modern, high-level programming language is required.
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A learner will be able to recognize foundational concepts of blockchain, and apply these program concepts on the blockchain.
Skills you will gain
- Ethereum
- Cryptography
- Blockchains
- Bitcoin
Knowledge of at least one modern, high-level programming language is required.
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Blockchain Defined
Ethereum Blockchain
Algorithms & Techniques
Trust Essentials
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TOP REVIEWS FROM BLOCKCHAIN BASICS
A comprehensive and clear course that summarizes the basic concepts to understand blockchain technology. Also, the resources and contents included are very valuables. I totally recommend this course.
I find this course helpful to absolute beginner and for one who wants to grasp the basic concepts of Blockchain . The tutor tried to explain most part with simplicity and good and sufficient details.
Comprehensive and clear course that summarize the basic concepts to understand the blockchain technology. Also the resources and contents included are very valuables. I totally recommend this course.
A comprehensive course covering everything related to Blockchain Basics and great for Beginners and any professional who wants to start their career in Blockchain technology can take this course.
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