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Understanding crypto from scratch
Rating: 4.7 out of 5(110 ratings)
1,140 students

Understanding crypto from scratch

Understanding bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrencies from scratch (with animations and schemas) [2026]
Last updated 9/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand general concept of blockchain and bitcoin
  • The history of blockchain and bitcoin
  • How bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies work under the hood
  • How to practically use cryptocurrencies: buy, sell, store
  • Advantages of using cryptocurrencies
  • Types of cryptowallets

Course content

6 sections28 lectures55m total length
  • Course Introduction0:59
  • Introduction to blockchain0:54

    Quick description of want blockchain and bitcoin is

  • Blockchain high-level overview3:37

    Hight-level overview of how blockchain works

  • High-level overview QUIZ

Requirements

  • No programming experience needed.
  • No other technical experience is needed.
  • You will learn everything you need to know

Description

In this course, you will learn how cryptocurrencies and blockchain work, using Bitcoin as a real-world example. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how cryptocurrencies function behind the scenes, explore the history of Bitcoin (who created it and how it evolved over time), and master the technical fundamentals of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, you'll discover how to use cryptocurrencies in daily life, which wallets are best suited for different needs, and the unique advantages of cryptocurrencies. The course features engaging animations that visually break down each concept.

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to understand blockchain technology and how cryptocurrencies work—no prior knowledge required! Whether you have no technical background or feel uncertain about your understanding, don’t worry—I explain the material in simple terms, making it accessible even for beginners. However, tech-savvy individuals will also find value in the detailed explanations and in-depth technical content.

What will you learn?

  • What blockchain is and how it works at a high level

  • The history and evolution of blockchain and Bitcoin

  • How blockchain and cryptocurrencies function behind the scenes

  • How to use cryptocurrencies in everyday life

  • Types of crypto wallets and their differences

  • The advantages of using cryptocurrencies

Each section includes quizzes to help you test and reinforce your knowledge.

Who this course is for:

  • This COURSE IS FOR EVERYONE, WHO WANTS TO UNDERSTAND HOW CRYPTOCURRENCIES AND BLOCKCHAIN WORK.
  • If you are scared that you do not have enough technical background or any technical background at all - do not worry. I will explain all the material as for kids. Nevertheless this course would also be useful for tech people.