Blockchain: Beyond the Basics

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Jonathan Reichental

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01 - Introduction

01 - Blockchain technology offers unique capabilities.mp4

01:56

02 - What you should know.mp4

01:16

02 - 1. The Value of Blockchain Technology

01 - Whats the business case for blockchain.mp4

03:08

02 - The essential features of blockchain technology.mp4

04:40

03 - Exploring blockchain functions beyond the basics.mp4

06:21

03 - 2. How Does Blockchain Work

01 - What is distributed ledger technology (DLT).mp4

04:24

02 - The keys to cryptography.mp4

04:31

03 - Understanding miners and proof of work.mp4

04:24

04 - 3. How Blockchain Enables Cryptocurrencies

01 - Brief history of Bitcoin.mp4

05:12

02 - How to acquire and use cryptocurrencies.mp4

03:49

03 - Exploring altcoins and crypto tokens.mp4

03:52

05 - 4. The Blockchain Universe

01 - Difference between public and private blockchains.mp4

03:26

02 - What are smart contracts.mp4

04:31

03 - Understanding non-fungible tokens (NFTs).mp4

04:36

04 - The emergence of decentralized finance (DeFi).mp4

03:49

06 - 5. Blockchain in Context

01 - Blockchain use case Cross-border payments.mp4

03:16

02 - Blockchain use case Identify management.mp4

04:28

03 - Blockchain use case Title registries.mp4

03:15

07 - Conclusion

01 - The risks and opportunities ahead.mp4

04:53

02 - Next steps for you and your organization.mp4

02:59

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As the underlying code that makes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies function, Blockchain needs no introduction. It’s a powerful and innovative enabler that’s redefining how we store and update transactions on a network. Let instructor Jonathan Reichental take you on a deeper dive that explores the importance and ongoing relevance of Blockchain.

Learn about how the basic Blockchain technology works, including the concepts of cryptography, mining, public and private keys, and smart contracts. Find out how Blockchain enables the most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, by examining how Bitcoin is generated, how it is transacted, and the requirements for participating as either an exchange, trader, or miner. Jonathan also puts Blockchain in a larger, more global context, exploring unique implementations of Blockchain technology in decentralized finance, nonfungible tokens, cross-border payments, identity management, and title registries.

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Dr. Jonathan Reichental is the founder of Human Future, a global business and technology advisory, investment, and education firm. Previous roles have included senior software engineering manager, director of technology innovation, and he has served as chief information officer at both O’Reilly Media and the City of Palo Alto, California. In 2013 he was recognized as one of the 25 doers, dreamers, and drivers in government in America. In 2016, he was named a top influential CIO in the United States and in 2017, he was named one of the top 100 CIOs in the world. He has also won a best CIO in Silicon Valley award and a national IT leadership prize. Reichental is a recognized global thought leader on a number of emerging trends including urban innovation, smart cities, sustainability, blockchain technology, data governance, the fourth industrial revolution, and digital transformation. He holds several degrees including a Ph.D. in Information Systems. He is an adjunct professor in the School of Management at the University of San Francisco and instructs at several other universities. Reichental regularly creates online video courses for LinkedIn Learning. He is a popular global keynote speaker and writer, including authoring a bestseller on the future of cities. Many of his videos and articles can be found at https://www.reichental.com.

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