Learning Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

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Tom Geller

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01 - Introduction

01 - The continuing appeal of cryptocurrencies.mp4

01:29

02 - 1. Understanding Bitcoin

01 - What is bitcoin.mp4

03:40

02 - How bitcoin creates an unchangeable ledger.mp4

05:17

03 - Bitcoin vs. traditional money.mp4

04:19

04 - Bitcoins energy problem.mp4

03:15

05 - Challenge Chapter one.mp4

01:54

03 - 2. Using Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

01 - Creating a cryptocurrency wallet.mp4

04:01

02 - Buying and selling cryptocurrency.mp4

03:15

03 - Sending and receiving cryptocurrency.mp4

03:35

04 - Investing in cryptocurrency.mp4

03:03

05 - Protecting your cryptocurrency.mp4

03:21

06 - Challenge Chapter two.mp4

02:27

04 - 3. Exploring Beyond Bitcoin

01 - Bitcoins place among cryptocurrencies.mp4

03:17

02 - Ways that cryptocurrencies stay secure.mp4

03:05

03 - Running programs on a cryptocurrencys blockchain.mp4

03:18

04 - NFTs and other cryptocurrency tokens.mp4

03:36

05 - Earning from bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.mp4

03:33

06 - Challenge Chapter three.mp4

02:19

05 - 4. Moving Forward with Bitcoin

01 - Tracking bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.mp4

03:15

02 - Examining problems with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.mp4

03:34

03 - Connecting to cryptocurrency sources and communities.mp4

03:33

04 - Challenge Chapter four.mp4

02:02

06 - Conclusion

01 - Next steps and additional resources.mp4

01:42

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Bitcoin is a form of money that only exists online. It's making headlines around the world, but many people don't really understand how bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies work. In this course, Tom Geller demystifies bitcoin, revealing the promise and perils of the crypto economy. First, Tom explains what bitcoin is, how it creates an unchangeable ledger, how it compares to traditional money, and how to contextualize the energy expended in keeping bitcoin secure. Next, he explains how to get started by creating a cryptocurrency wallet, buying and selling cryptocurrency, and protecting your transactions. He discusses other top cryptocurrencies and the full-featured programming languages behind some cryptocurrency networks, then explains how derivative assets such as NFTs figure into the landscape. Finally, Tom covers how to track a cryptocurrency payment’s passage precisely, examines threats to cryptocurrency, and goes over connecting with others in cryptocurrency communities.

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Communicator for over 20 years, specializing in business and technology. Author of LinkedIn Learning courses, including the popular "Writing with Impact". A one-suitcase solo videojournalist quick to deploy in western Europe and the U.S.. Corporate services including communication strategy, case studies, white papers, copywriting, scripting, media training, and public-relations writing. Open to startups, and I love to travel!

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