Blockchain Basics: A Practical Approach

Name: Blockchain Basics: A Practical Approach
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Learn Blockchain with Practical Approach & Analogy in 1 Hour

Created byToshendra Sharma

Last updated 7/2017

English

What you'll learn

Build theoretical solution of Blockchain-based solutions
Present Blockchain & its use cases to others
Argue on what is Blockchain & what is not

Course content

3 sections • 11 lectures • 1h 6m total length

Overview4:48
In this lecture we will overview the entire course & check what will we learn.
Definitions8:27
In this lecture we will go through the definitions of keywords we will be using frequently.

In real Life, what is Blockchain? Storage, Server, Cloud or Tech?19:34
In this lecture we will see what is Blockchain.
Private vs Public Blockchain8:49
In this lecture we will see what is the difference between Private & Public Blockchains.
Sample Transaction: How transaction gets executed & distributed?4:11
Here we will take an example of a transaction and will execute it step-by-step.
Consensus: How conflicts are being resolved?4:14
here we will exploring the example of an conflict in Blockchain & how a sample consensus algorithm resolve it.
When to Use a Blockchain?3:15
Here we will see when to use Blockchain & when not. When exactly it makes most sense to use a Blockchain.
Security: Why Blockchain is More Secure5:15
In this lecture we will learn about the security of the Blockchain. Why it is considered as most secure.
Attacks: How Blockchain Can be Hacked3:38
In this lecture we will explore the possible options of attacking the Blockchain.
Private Blockchain: Can I setup my Own Blockchain3:21
In this lecture we will see the possible option of setting up your own Private Blockchain.

Requirements

You need to know the basics of computers & networking
You need to know basics of virtual currencies like Bitcoin

Description

In this course, we will talk about Blockchain Technology, It's basic & fundamental principals. This course will help you decide the use cases of Blockchain in real life. Because we are talking about Blockchain with practical approach it is easy to identify the real life applications & build something of your own.

This course makes a lot of sense to:

Students for their projects
Professors who are looking to teach the Blockchain
Employees for their office work
Investors to understand the startups they are assessing
Entrepreneurs to know what they can build on top of Blockchain
Product managers to decide if they must adopt the Blockchain

If you want to know the application aspects of Blockchain then this course is for you. Designed by experts in the field, this course is need to know the applications of Blockchain and learn how you can use them in different fields. Anyone who's interested in Blockchain and how it's transforming industries will benefit immensely from this course. It provides practical insights, real-world case studies, and hands-on examples that help you understand Blockchain’s impact on finance, healthcare, supply chain, and more. By the end, you'll gain valuable knowledge and skills to apply Blockchain effectively and make the most of the decentralized world.

Who this course is for:

Any one interested in Blockchain
Students working in Blockchain-based project
Professors looking to teach the Blockchain-based courses
Employees working on Blockchain-based product in their office
Entrepreneurs looking to understand practical usage of the Blockchain

Blockchain Basics: A Practical Approach

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Course content

Intro & Definitions2 lectures • 13min