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Blockchain Explained: Complete Beginners Guide 2026
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Blockchain Explained: Complete Beginners Guide 2026

How blockchain works, smart contracts, consensus, use cases and where the technology is going.
Last updated 8/2026
English
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What you'll learn

  • The history behind blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and money.
  • Learn the blockchain basics and how the technology works.
  • Discover the business of blockchain and what industries will benefit from using the technology.
  • Learn about proof of work versus proof of stake and which one is better when it comes to blockchain technology.
  • Discover all the benefits of blockchain technology and how it will change the future of the Internet and life as we know it.
  • Gain insights into the risks and challenges that blockchain technology presents and discover major hurdles for it becoming mainstream.
  • Discover whether or not blockchain technology is right for you and your business.
  • Uncover blockchain implementation mistakes and how you can avoid making them.
  • And much more!

Course content

1 section13 lectures1h 20m total length
  • Introduction4:58
  • How I Created the World's 1st ever Trading Signal NFT project8:30
  • A History of Money, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain6:52
  • Blockchain Basics9:57
  • The Business of Blockchain9:31
  • Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake9:35
  • Benefits of Blockchain Technology5:04
  • Risks and Challenges of Blockchain Technology7:26
  • Deciding if Blockchain Technology is Right for You8:36
  • Blockchain Implementation Mistakes to Avoid5:13
  • Conclusion2:01
  • Continue learning with Weekly Case Studies1:41
  • Bonus Lecture0:41

Requirements

  • Basic computer skills and literacy

Description

Blockchain is the Foundation of the Next Financial System

Blockchain technology underpins cryptocurrencies, DeFi, NFTs, and the future of digital finance. This course provides a thorough understanding of how blockchain works, its applications in trading and finance, and how you can participate in this transformative technology. No technical background required.

What You Will Learn:

  • How blockchain technology works: consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, and decentralized applications
  • The relationship between blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets
  • How traders and investors use blockchain data for market analysis
  • Emerging blockchain applications that will shape the future of finance
  • Evaluating blockchain projects for investment potential

Why Learn from Henry Zhang?

Henry Zhang is the Founder of QuantSignals (QS), a quantitative trading and AI analytics platform. With over a decade of experience in quantitative finance, algorithmic trading, and digital entrepreneurship, Henry brings a data-driven institutional approach to everything he teaches. His methods combine professional trading discipline with practical business execution. Students appreciate his clear explanations and focus on actionable strategies that deliver real results.

Who This Course is For:

Anyone who wants to understand blockchain technology and its implications for trading, investing, and finance.

Enroll now and learn from a founder who applies quantitative strategies to real-world trading and business decisions.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone Who Wants to Scale their Success by Blockchain
  • Anyone Who Wants Additional Passive Income Streams
  • Anyone Who Wants to Fire Their Boss