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Digital Assets
Bina Ramamurthy
Bina Ramamurthy
Digital assets form the building blocks of the Decentralized Financial (DeFi) infrastructure. They are expected to be crucial components for financial instruments, taxation, and laws. In this course, we explore digital assets, including stablecoin, tokenization and policies surrounding cryptocurrencies.
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Syllabus
Defining Digital Assets
In this module, we define digital assets and describe various types. We also explore the digitalization evolution and share the motivation for blockchain-based tokenization.
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Syllabus
Defining Digital Assets
In this module, we define digital assets and describe various types. We also explore the digitalization evolution and share the motivation for blockchain-based tokenization.
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Stablecoin
Stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency. In this module, we discuss its characteristics and explore stablecoin DAI and its governance token MKR.
Tokenization of Digital Assets
In short, a token may be issued as a replacement for a payment method having sensitive data attached to it. In this module, we explore how non-fungible and semi-fungible tokens are used as digital assets.
Policies & Regulations
In this module, we focus on policies and regulations pertaining to cryptocurrencies & digital assets.
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Explores digital assets, a crucial component for financial instruments, taxation, and laws
Taught by Bina Ramamurthy, recognized for her expertise in blockchain and digital assets
Develops understanding of stablecoin, tokenization, and policies surrounding cryptocurrencies
Covers tokenization of digital assets, addressing the use of non-fungible and semi-fungible tokens
Examines policies and regulations pertaining to cryptocurrencies and digital assets, providing a comprehensive view
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Compile a glossary of key terms related to digital assets
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Enhance your vocabulary and clarify concepts by creating a comprehensive glossary of terms used in the course.
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Review course materials, articles, and other resources to identify key concepts and terminology.
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Define and explain each term in clear and concise language.
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Organize the glossary alphabetically or by topic for easy reference.
Review articles on blockchain technology
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Reacquaint yourself with concepts in blockchain technology to build a strong foundation for the course.
Browse courses on
Blockchain
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Read articles from reputable sources such as Coindesk, CoinTelegraph, and Investopedia.
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Summarize key concepts and terminologies related to blockchain technology.
Join a study group or online forum
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Engage with peers to discuss course concepts, share insights, and clarify doubts.
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Identify and join a study group or online forum focused on digital assets and cryptocurrencies.
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Actively participate in discussions, ask questions, and share your understanding.
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Develop a concept map of digital asset ecosystem
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Create a visual representation to organize and connect key concepts in the digital asset ecosystem.
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Identify the major components and concepts of the digital asset ecosystem.
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Use a tool like MindMeister or Miro to create a concept map that illustrates the relationships between these components.
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Share your concept map with peers or instructors for feedback and improvement.
Analyze real-world examples of tokenization
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Examine practical applications of tokenization to solidify your understanding of its use cases.
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Identify industries or sectors that have successfully implemented tokenization.
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Research specific examples of tokenized assets, such as real estate, art, or commodities.
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Analyze the advantages and challenges of tokenization in these real-world scenarios.
Volunteer as a mentor for students learning about digital assets
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Share your knowledge and support others in their journey to understand digital assets.
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Identify opportunities to mentor students or individuals who are new to digital assets.
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Share your expertise, answer questions, and guide their learning process.
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Provide feedback and encouragement to help them develop their understanding of digital assets.
Develop a policy framework for digital assets
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Draft a comprehensive policy framework to explore the implications and address regulatory challenges related to digital assets.
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Research existing policies and regulations pertaining to digital assets.
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Identify gaps and areas where additional policy frameworks are needed.
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Develop a comprehensive policy framework that outlines principles, guidelines, and recommendations for the issuance, trading, and use of digital assets.
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Share your policy framework with peers, industry experts, or policymakers for feedback and discussion.
Compile a glossary of key terms related to digital assets
Show steps
Enhance your vocabulary and clarify concepts by creating a comprehensive glossary of terms used in the course.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review course materials, articles, and other resources to identify key concepts and terminology.
- Define and explain each term in clear and concise language.
- Organize the glossary alphabetically or by topic for easy reference.
Review articles on blockchain technology
Show steps
Reacquaint yourself with concepts in blockchain technology to build a strong foundation for the course.
Browse courses on
Blockchain
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Read articles from reputable sources such as Coindesk, CoinTelegraph, and Investopedia.
- Summarize key concepts and terminologies related to blockchain technology.
Join a study group or online forum
Show steps
Engage with peers to discuss course concepts, share insights, and clarify doubts.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify and join a study group or online forum focused on digital assets and cryptocurrencies.
- Actively participate in discussions, ask questions, and share your understanding.
Four other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all seven activities
Develop a concept map of digital asset ecosystem
Show steps
Create a visual representation to organize and connect key concepts in the digital asset ecosystem.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify the major components and concepts of the digital asset ecosystem.
- Use a tool like MindMeister or Miro to create a concept map that illustrates the relationships between these components.
- Share your concept map with peers or instructors for feedback and improvement.
Analyze real-world examples of tokenization
Show steps
Examine practical applications of tokenization to solidify your understanding of its use cases.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify industries or sectors that have successfully implemented tokenization.
- Research specific examples of tokenized assets, such as real estate, art, or commodities.
- Analyze the advantages and challenges of tokenization in these real-world scenarios.
Volunteer as a mentor for students learning about digital assets
Show steps
Share your knowledge and support others in their journey to understand digital assets.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify opportunities to mentor students or individuals who are new to digital assets.
- Share your expertise, answer questions, and guide their learning process.
- Provide feedback and encouragement to help them develop their understanding of digital assets.
Develop a policy framework for digital assets
Show steps
Draft a comprehensive policy framework to explore the implications and address regulatory challenges related to digital assets.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Research existing policies and regulations pertaining to digital assets.
- Identify gaps and areas where additional policy frameworks are needed.
- Develop a comprehensive policy framework that outlines principles, guidelines, and recommendations for the issuance, trading, and use of digital assets.
- Share your policy framework with peers, industry experts, or policymakers for feedback and discussion.
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Effort
4 weeks of study 2-3 hours/week
Level
Introductory
Via
Coursera
Institution
The State University of New York
Instructor
Bina Ramamurthy
Session
August 12, 2024
- September 16, 2024
Language
English
Good to know
Explores digital assets, a crucial component for financial instruments, taxation, and laws
Taught by Bina Ramamurthy, recognized for her expertise in blockchain and digital assets
Develops understanding of stablecoin, tokenization, and policies surrounding cryptocurrencies
Covers tokenization of digital assets, addressing the use of non-fungible and semi-fungible tokens
Examines policies and regulations pertaining to cryptocurrencies and digital assets, providing a comprehensive view
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