Cryptocurrency Foundations

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Free Online Course: Cryptocurrency Foundations provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Cryptocurrency Foundations is taught by Jonathan Reichental.

Overview
  • Learn the basics of cryptocurrencies—what they are, how you can invest, and the challenges ahead.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Is cryptocurrency the future of money?
    1. What Is Cryptocurrency?
    • The current world of cryptocurrency
    • Bitcoin and the double-spend problem
    • Blockchain: The power behind cryptocurrencies
    • Crypto tokens and tokenomics
    2. Creating a Cryptocurrency
    • Methods of cryptocurrency creation
    • What is the role of crypto wallets?
    • The cryptocurrency mining process
    • Mining: Choosing the right hardware and software
    • The challenges of cryptomining
    3. Investing in Cryptocurrencies
    • How to buy and sell a cryptocurrency
    • Cryptocurrency investing techniques and tools
    4. The Future of Cryptocurrencies
    • How countries are responding to crypto
    • The challenges ahead for cryptocurrency
    Conclusion
    • Next steps on your cryptocurrency journey