Introduction to Blockchain and Web3
Developed by the Technical Education team at the Web3 Foundation, this course introduces the fundamental concepts of Blockchain technology and Web3.
First, we go over the history and the key terminology of blockchains, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Web3 and then take a deep dive into the technology that powers blockchains. The concepts of cryptography and hashing in the context of blockchains are explored along with hands-on activities that familiarize the learners with digital wallets and blockchain explorers. Next, we explore the concepts of block production and finality, consensus, nodes and networking in blockchain networks. Towards the end of the course, we will explore the blockchain layers and applications centered around networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Polkadot. We wrap up the course by exploring the current landscape of Web3 and the future of blockchain technology.
The course is open to learners from all backgrounds. The key objective of this course is to provide a strong foundational knowledge pertaining to Blockchain and Web3.
What you'll learn
- The history of blockchain technology, the evolution of digital money and the motivation for decentralized systems
- Concepts of Cryptography and Hashing in the context of blockchains
- Using Crypto wallets and Blockchain explorers
- The security implications and limitations of Blockchain networks
- The key differences between Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS)
- The advantages and disadvantages of the distributed consensus mechanisms
- The different Blockchain nodes that help sustain a decentralized network
- Layer 0, Layer 1 and Layer 2 Blockchains and their key applications
- The technology powering Cryptocurrencies, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), NFTs and DAOs
- The future prospects of Blockchain technology and Web3
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Length | 6 weeks |
Effort | 6 weeks, 2–3 hours per week |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $49 |
From | Web3 Foundation via edX |
Instructors | Radhakrishna Dasari, Bill Laboon |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Programming |
Tags | Computer Science |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 6 weeks |
Effort | 6 weeks, 2–3 hours per week |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $49 |
From | Web3 Foundation via edX |
Instructors | Radhakrishna Dasari, Bill Laboon |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Programming |
Tags | Computer Science |
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