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Discovering Blockchain

Take Udacity's Blockchain Basics course to learn the fundamentals of blockchain technology, including hash values, blocks, and more.

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Learners who complete Discovering Blockchain will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Blockchain Developer
Blockchain Developers work in various industries and may focus on different
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Smart Contract Developer
Smart Contract Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and
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London
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¥149,000
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Blockchain Architect
Blockchain Architects design and implement blockchain solutions for businesses
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Blockchain Consultant
Blockchain Consultants advise businesses and organizations on how to adopt and
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$266,000
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$187,000
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$135,000
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¥713,000
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Enterprise Blockchain Specialist
Enterprise Blockchain Specialists work with businesses and organizations to
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$159,000
Austin
$205,000
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£132,000
Berlin
€133,000
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Blockchain Engineer
Blockchain Engineers design, develop, and maintain blockchain systems. They
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Data Scientist
Data Scientists use data analysis and machine learning techniques to extract
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Bengalaru
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Security Analyst
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Software Developer
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€71,000
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Financial Analyst
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Business Analyst
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Product Manager
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Austin
$200,000
Toronto
$137,000
Singapore
S$125,000
Delhi
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Marketing Manager
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Sales Manager
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$144,000
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$90,000
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₪512,000
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Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Discovering Blockchain.
Blockchain Revolution
This book provides a comprehensive overview of
Blockchain Revolution: How the Technology Behind...
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La revolución blockchain [The Blockchain Revolution]
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Blockchain Revolution, Business Adventures Twelve...
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Blockchain revolution (Portuguese Edition)
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Die Blockchain-Revolution: Wie die Technologie...
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Blockchain
This book provides a comprehensive and
Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy
Paperback
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QUANTUM COMPUTING: PHYSICS, BLOCKCHAINS, AND DEEP...
Hardcover
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Blockchain Economics: Implications of Distributed...
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Blockchain. Fundament nowej gospodarki
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Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy
Kindle Edition
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Blockchain Economics: Implications Of Distributed...
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Quantum Computing: Physics, Blockchains, And Deep...
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The Truth Machine: The Blockchain and the Future of Everything
This book explores the potential impact of
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The Truth Machine: The Blockchain and the Future of...
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Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond
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Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to...
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Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to...
Kindle Edition
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Mastering Blockchain
A generalist work on the principles and
Mastering Blockchain - Fourth Edition: Inner...
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Mastering Blockchain - Third Edition: A deep dive...
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Mastering Blockchain - Second Edition: Distributed...
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Mastering Blockchain: Deeper insights into...
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The Business Blockchain
Focuses on real-world business uses of
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