CanopyLAB

Future Technologies Series: Blockchain (CanopyLAB)

Offered by CanopyLAB,

The past year has truly put blockchain on the map as the rise and fall of Bitcoin caught the eye of everyone. But what is blockchain? Join us to learn more. Blockchain is the underlying technology behind cryptocurrencies. Very few people actually know what blockchain is, or the various potential uses of blockchain technology besides cryptocurrencies.

Unit 1: What Is Blockchain And How Does It Work?
Unit 2: Blockchain & The Financial System
Unit 3: The Impact of Blockchain On International Development
Unit 4: Blockchain, Governance and Democracy
Unit 5: Looking Ahead

This course will take you through the fundamentals of blockchain - how it is built and run - in order to subsequently dive into the impact of blockchain on our currencies as well as the world of international development. Lastly, we explore the potential consequences of blockchain on democratic governance. Each unit comes with its own syllabus, video lectures and exercises. The syllabus consists of curated online sources that explain blockchain and related themes. The video lectures are original content featuring professionals from diverse sectors who work with blockchain, from finance to humanitarian aid. Lastly, the exercises help you re-examine and solidify the knowledge gained through the syllabus and lecture. This is a beginners introduction to Blockchain. No technological background is necessary, only a desire to learn about the blockchain technology or the social, cultural and societal implications of the use of new and emerging technologies. Future Technologies Series: Blockchain is a part of a larger series of courses called ”Future Technologies”.

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