Introduction
Practical blockchain and cryptocurrency: Introduction
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Lesson 1: Concept of Web Money
Module 1: Introduction to cryptocurrencies introduction
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Learning objectives
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A brief history of money
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Internet payment services
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Problems with credit cards and currency exchange
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Lesson 2: Introduction to Bitcoins
Bitcoins and its origins
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Value of Bitcoins
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Bitcoins, supply, and inflation
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Earning Bitcoins
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Lesson 3: Working with Cryptocurrencies
Learning objectives
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Buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency
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Cryptocurrency investments
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Global tax and currency use laws and concerns supply and inflation
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Cryptocurrency in cyberattacks and cybercrime
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Lesson 4: Bitcoin Blockchain
Module 2: The blockchain introduction
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Blockchain and its origins
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Understanding blockchain hashes and identification
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Understanding blockchain proof of work (PoW)
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Blockchain nodes
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Private blockchains
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Sustainability and environmental impact of proof of work
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Proof of stake (PoS)
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Lesson 5: ETH and the Ethereum Blockchain
Learning objectives
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Introduction to Ethereum
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The ETH cryptocurrency
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ETH gas and other transaction costs
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Major differences between ETH and other crypto
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Lesson 6: Alternative Blockchains
Monero blockchain
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IBM blockchain
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R3 Corda
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Ripple
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Lesson 7: Mining Bitcoins
Module 3: Mining introduction
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Learning objectives
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Basics of Bitcoin mining
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Mining strategies and common mining mistakes
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Mining pools
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Environmental impact of Bitcoin mining
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Lesson 8: Mining ETH
Learning objectives
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Differences between mining ETH and Bitcoins
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Understanding ETH and Ethereum blockchain
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Environmental impact of ETH mining
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Lesson 9: Mining AltCoins
What to mine and why to mine AltCoins
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Mining DOGE Coin and does it make sense?
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Mining Litecoins and Monero
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General sustainability issues with mining
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Lesson 10: Understanding Smart Contracts
Module 4: Blockchain applications introduction
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Understanding and creating your own smart contracts
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Blockchain demo
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Lesson 11: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
Learning objectives
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Understanding NFTs and the problems they solve
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A deep dive into NFTs
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How to create your NFT
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Buying and keeping NFTs
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How NFTs are used today
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Lesson 12: Other Blockchain Use Cases
Learning objectives
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Introduction to blockchain smart storage applications
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Blockchain payroll applications
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Blockchain in the retail space
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Using blockchain for loss prevention
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Blockchain in the supply chain industry
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Healthcare applications and blockchains
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Electronic voting and voter confidence with blockchain
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Protecting privacy with blockchains
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Lesson 13: Cryptocurrency Attacks
Module 5: Cyber attacks introduction
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Learning objectives
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Attacks against Bitcoins
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Mt. Gox Bitcoin attack
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Ronin network attack
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Bitcoin and other crypto wallet attacks
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Common social engineering attacks against individuals
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Lesson 14: Blockchain Attacks
Learning objectives
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Pen testing blockchains
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Blockchain pen testing road map
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Lesson 15: The Future of Blockchain
Module 6: Evolution of cryptocurrency and blockchains introduction
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Learning objectives
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The future of cryptocurrency
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Experts and government opinion on the future of cryptocurrency
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The evolution of blockchain
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Possible future applications and developments of blockchain
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Summary
Practical blockchain and cryptocurrency: Summary
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