Fundamentos de la Tecnología Blockchain from edX

La tecnología Blockchain está revolucionando los sistemas de información y la forma en que transferimos valor a través de Internet, abriendo un nuevo abanico de oportunidades para mejorar las organizaciones, eliminar intermediarios y diseñar modelos de negocio más eficientes.

Con la llegada de Bitcoin y los criptoactivos, también surgió la oportunidad de utilizar una nueva tecnología que permite reducir costos y optimizar procesos organizacionales, generando una ventaja competitiva para los individuos y organizaciones que logren adaptarse primero.

En este curso explicaremos en detalle qué es Bitcoin y la tecnología blockchain, además de las principales aplicaciones de esta tecnología y los desafíos que existen para lograr su adopción.

What you'll learn

El origen de Bitcoin y la tecnología blockchain
El funcionamiento general de la tecnología blockchain.
Las principales características de los diferentes criptoactivos
El potencial de los contratos inteligentes y sus aplicaciones

Las diferencias entre blockchains privadas, blockchains públicas y blockchains híbridas

What's inside

Syllabus

Módulo 1. Introducción a Blockchain (10 horas)

Unidad 1: Contexto del origen de Blockchain

Tema 1: Breve historia del dinero

Tema 2: Las funciones del dinero

Tema 3: La crisis de 2008

Unidad 2: Bitcoin

Tema 1: El movimiento Cypherpunk

Tema 2: El whitepaper de Bitcoin

Tema 3: Principales cifras de Bitcoin

Unidad 3: ¿Qué es una blockchain?

Tema 1: Bases de datos

Tema 2: Introducción a la criptografía

Tema 3: Cadena de bloques

Módulo 2. Criptoactivos (10 horas)

Unidad 1: Bitcoin en detalle

Tema 1: La red, el software y la moneda

Tema 2: Minería y prueba de trabajo

Tema 3: Criptografía asimétrica (claves privadas y claves públicas)

Unidad 2: Otros criptoactivos

Tema 1: Tokens de pago

Tema 2: Fichas de utilidad

Tema 3: Valores en blockchain

Unidad 3: Regulación

Tema 1: Regulación en el código

Tema 2: Regulación en diferentes países

Módulo 3. Blockchain en detalle (10 horas)

Unidad 1: Una verdad

Tema 1: Diferentes mecanismos de consenso

Tema 2: Otras DLT (bases de datos distribuidas)

Unidad 2: Contratos inteligentes:

Tema 1: Introducción a los contratos inteligentes

Tema 2: Ejemplos básicos

Tema 3: Aplicaciones Descentralizadas (Dapps) y Organizaciones Autónomas Descentralizadas (DAO)

Unidad 3: Tipos de blockchains

Tema 1: Blockchains públicas

Tema 2 : Blockchains privados

Tema 3: Blockchains h hibridación

Módulo 4. Tecnología Blockchain aplicada (10 horas)

Unidad 1: Aplicaciones de la tecnología blockchain

Tema 1: Ejemplos reales

Tema 2: Pruebas piloto

Unidad 2: Tecnologías complementarias

Tema 1: Internet de las cosas

Tema 2: Grandes datos

Tema 3: Inteligencia artificial

Unidad 3: Desafíos

Tema 1: Tecnológico

Tema 2: Humanos

Tema 3: Regulatorio

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores the impact of Blockchain technology on organizations and individuals, which is standard in industry

Taught by Juan Pablo Mejía Caicedo, who is well-respected in the field of Blockchain

Provides a comprehensive overview of the Blockchain ecosystem, its applications, and challenges

Examines the potential of Blockchain to transform business processes and create new opportunities

Suitable for learners interested in understanding the fundamentals of Blockchain and its practical applications

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Fundamentos de la Tecnología Blockchain with these activities:

Revise conceptos de Criptomonedas

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Repasar los fundamentos de las criptomonedas te proporcionará una base sólida para comprender tecnologías blockchain más avanzadas

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Leer los capítulos 1-3 del libro 'Dominando Bitcoin'
Tomar notas sobre la historia, conceptos y aplicaciones de las criptomonedas
Completar ejercicios y pruebas en línea para evaluar tu comprensión

Compilación de Recursos Sobre Blockchain

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Recopilar y organizar recursos relevantes te proporcionará un punto de referencia centralizado para futuras referencias

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Buscar artículos, vídeos y documentación sobre tecnología blockchain
Clasificar y organizar los recursos en función de los temas
Crear un repositorio en línea o una carpeta local para almacenar los recursos

Grupo de Estudio de Blockchain

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Participar en discusiones con compañeros te permitirá compartir conocimientos, aprender de múltiples perspectivas y mejorar tu comprensión

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Formar un grupo de estudio con otros estudiantes o colegas interesados
Elegir temas para обсуtir y asignar roles
Reunirse regularmente para presentar investigaciones, compartir ideas y responder preguntas

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Tutorial de Desarrollo de Contratos Inteligentes

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Construir tus propios contratos inteligentes te permitirá experimentar directamente su poder y limitaciones

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Elegir una plataforma compatible con contratos inteligentes, como Ethereum
Seguir un tutorial paso a paso sobre el desarrollo de contratos inteligentes
Implementar funcionalidades básicas y probar los contratos
Explorar aplicaciones potenciales y casos de uso

Contribuir al Proyecto de Código Abierto de Blockchain

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Participar en proyectos de código abierto te expondrá a prácticas de desarrollo de blockchain del mundo real y te permitirá aprender de otros

Browse courses on Blockchain

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Identificar un proyecto de código abierto relacionado con blockchain
Estudiar el código base y familiarizarse con su arquitectura
Identificar áreas potenciales para contribuir, como corrección de errores o nuevas funciones
Seguir las pautas del proyecto y enviar una solicitud de extracción
Revisar los comentarios y modificar el código según sea necesario

Participar en un Hackathon de Blockchain

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Participar en hackathons te desafiará a aplicar tus conocimientos y habilidades para resolver problemas del mundo real basados en blockchain

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Investigar y seleccionar un hackathon relevante
Formar un equipo y desarrollar una idea innovadora
Construir una solución de blockchain funcional
Presentar tu proyecto al jurado y recibir comentarios

Career center

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