Name: Introduction to Cryptocurrency
Rating: 4.84 (104 reviews)

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Introduction to Cryptocurrency Course Overview

This Introduction to Cryptocurrency course delivers a comprehensive overview of cryptocurrency. You will establish a working knowledge of blockchain fundamentals, such as digital keys, hash functions, and probabilistic finality. You will also learn how these technologies are used in cryptocurrencies, and walk through a real-world transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain. Lastly, this course will teach you the different types of wallets that are used to hold cryptocurrencies. After completing this course, you will have a solid grasp on what cryptocurrencies are, the technology that underpins them, and how they compare to fiat money.

Introduction to Cryptocurrency Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

Understand the historical definition and characteristics of money
Examine the present landscape of how value is exchanged in the digital age
Comprehend what blockchain technology is, its limitations, and how it is used
Define what cryptocurrency is and how it is similar to and differs from fiat money
Be able to explain how cryptocurrencies are held

Introduction to Cryptocurrency Is a Required Part of CFI’s Cryptocurrency Bundle

Introduction to Cryptocurrency is the first course in the Cryptocurrency Bundle, which focuses on the new and exciting world of Crypto and Decentralized Finance. These courses will start by teaching the learner the fundamentals of currency, blockchains, crypto technology and decentralized digital value exchange. We’ll look in-depth at some of the leading Cryptocurrencies as well as explore how this new asset class is evolving with both unprecedented demand and increasing regulation.

Who Should Take This Introduction to Cryptocurrency Course?

This Introduction to Cryptocurrency course is aimed at learners who want to improve their basic understanding of cryptocurrencies. The aim of the course is to provide learners with the foundations and tools to properly assess opportunities in this interesting new space.

Introduction to Cryptocurrency

Led by Andrew Loo

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Approx 2h to complete

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What you'll learn

Lesson

Multimedia

Exams

Files

Introduction

Introduction and Objectives Free Preview

Downloadable Course Presentation

Functions of Money

Functions of Money Free Preview

Unit of Measure, Medium of Exchange, and Store of Value Free Preview

Poll: Cryptocurrencies as a replacement for today's money? Free Preview

Interactive Exercise 1 Free Preview

Characteristics of Money

Interactive Exercise 2

Fiat Money

Central Bank

History of Money

Interactive Exercise 3

Centralized Digital Money

Credit Cards, Digital Processors, and Apps

Private Currencies

Poll: Loyalty points/travel miles/in-game currencies?

Poll: Loyalty points/travel miles/in-game currencies? (cont.)

Interactive Exercise 4

Decentralized Digital Money

Double Spend Problem and Security Issues

Bitcoin Introduction and Premise

Blockchain Flowchart

Interactive Exercise 5

Blockchain

Blockchain Analogy and Blockchain Consensus

Probabilistic Finality and Certifications

Interactive Exercise 6

Blockchain Technology

Understanding Hash Functions

Interactive Exercise 7

Interactive Exercise 8: SHA256 Encoder

Cryptocurrencies

Combining Hash Functions and Digital Signatures

Interactive Exercise 9

Transaction Example

Alice and Bob

Interactive Exercise 10

Blockstream Explorer

Validation

Probabilistic Finality Example

Interactive Exercise 11

Interactive Exercise 12

Blockchain Overview

Miners

Protocols and Principles

Forks

Benefits

Limitations

Poll: Bitcoin electricity consumption?

Interactive Exercise 13

Poll: New cryptocurrencies created between 2018-2021?

Wallets

Digital Wallets

Digital Wallets Blockstream

Hot Wallets

Cold Wallets

Interactive Exercise 14

Poll: Amount of bitcoins lost forever?

Conclusion

Are Cryptocurrencies Money

Poll: Cryptocurrencies as a replacement for today's money?

Outro Video

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP)™

Skills Learned Financial Technology Fundamentals, Data Science and Machine Learning, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
Career Prep Data Science and Machine Learning, Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Developer

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Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets Specialist

Skills Learned Purpose of Cryptocurrencies, Technical understanding of Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency Analysis
Career Prep Crypto Fundraiser, DeFi Analyst, Blockchain Product Manager, Tokenomics Specialist, Crypto Fund Investment Manager

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Learner Reviews

Every module was well explained and the examples were really helpful.

Harshita Madan

Intro to crypto currency
Great course content. loved how interractive the course was, allowing for more hands on and assimilative learning

Emmanuel Agyemfra

Very nice
Booster dose for knowledge

Bhaanu saini

Thanks CFI team for provide valuable information all concept are clear after see lecture , and pdf file
Thanks CFI team for provide valuable information all concept are clear after see lecture , and pdf file

Nakul Vijay

Good Course to Begin with
this course has provided very good basic knowledge about cryptocurrency.

Saksham Aggarwal

Amazing addition
Easy to gain overall understanding of Cryptocurrency

Saddam Hossain

Great! I have learned much about crypto
It is a good way of gaining knowledge on crypto

Egodage Gihan Kavinda Amarabandu

great experience
Good content and presentations

venugopal rajamanuri

My experience in this course is really great, I get to learn about various things about digital currency
I think those students who want to have a basic knowledge about how digital currency works should with this course.

Paurush Garg

Good Development
The course is interesting

Kabiru Umar Inuwa

Great course
Thank you for great course

ABBAS FADEL

Interesting Course
Very Informative and yet very easy to understand

Kartik Dhakad

Great Intro Course
This was an amazing introduction! Very informative.

Antron Ramey

Super clear
This course has helped me understand plenty of concepts in a clear and structured manner. I am looking forward to learn more on the subject.

Monica Gomez Espadero

Exactly what the title says is what you get in an easy to understand format
A great way to learn what blockchain and cryptocurrencies are. This is ideal for both beginner and seasoned learners

Marlvin Chiungwe

Great
It is very interesting and helpful course.

Mai Hashim

Very good intro on cryptocurrency
In about 2hrs, one can get a good understanding of blockchain principles. Well explained and well presented.

Philippe Abraham

Course intended to attain basic knowledge of blockchain and cryptos
Take time to catch up with the Industry trending concepts

Castro Nirukshan

了解到了关于财政、集中和分散的数字货币、区块链技术等

ahman Li

Clear presentation of concepts from scratch. Way to go more on this!
Must course for those who wants to understand more on Cryptocurrency and who wants to invest in Bitcoin

Ashwin Kumar R N

The content explains the handling of cryptocurrencies, in their operation and operation.

Herbert Alcides Gutiérrez Rodríguez

Knowledge
Have really benefited learning,I have now understood the historical definition and characteristics of money and now know what cryptocurrency is. Thank you so very much for this wonderful knowledge

Jacob Chanda

Cogent explanation of a very quirky subject matter
Would highly recommend and will be taking follow-on course

David Walls

Insightful Lessons
I gained more knowledge than I had expected.

Amina Allison Shallangwa

CFI the Best Option
Since I started studying with CFI, my knowledge on Business and Financial Analysis has improved. I'm getting more interested in the field and look forward for a Scholarship to study BIDA or FMVA. I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING A JOB FROM THESE ADVERTISED BY CFI too.

Ibrahim Fadhili

Knowledgeable
Easy understanding of topics

Bikram Adhikari

It was a great introduction to cryptocurrency
I would recommend this to everyone who has an interest in finance

Samuel Frimpong

My head started to understanding these bitcoins financial problems
Good to start as beginner

Kenny Chan

This is an interesting topic to learn
The lecturer explains very well, that makes a difficult subject becomes easier to understand

Siau Cing Lim

Great course for beginners
Great learning experience

Ming Hui Lo

Although it was difficult for me to understand the course! but what I have learnt is that, Blockchain presents a similar value proposition and provides a way to transact in a secure, immutable, transparent, and auditable way. However, the understanding of technology varies widely in terms of its potential and applicability. Thanks to my favorite CIF Team for imparting such a wealth of Knowledge! May the grace and blessings of God the Almighty shower upon them (CFI Team) so that they may continue to spread this wealth of knowledge to all corners of the world

Cecil Ncekana

An excellent beginners course from the finance point of view. very informative.

Ghulam Zeeshan

Great course
The course is great. The contents are clear ?

PKASI MARK

Very well structured
The course is very well structured and provides the key concepts. The use of real-life example from bitcoin transactions illumintaes the concepts a lot

Marinta Hernandez

Great content
Easy to follow along and interact.

Tracey Sauerzopf

efficient way of absorbing new knowledge
efficient way of absorbing new knowledge

Zhe Deng

awesome
something to take as it enlightens us with the developments taking place

Benard Valentine Moyo

Good. Very Interactive.
The course entails numerous videos that are less than 3 minutes. Very easy to digest. Simple but very informative.

Hannah Therese Enriquez

Knowledgeable content with real life examples helps in easy understanding of difficult terminologies
It was worth taking this course, great content, provides in depth knowledge of the topics covered ,with real life examples

Abhijeet Bhardwaj

course materials were engaging, clear, and information
ourse materials were engaging, clear, and informativ

Khaled Mait

Introduction of Cryptocurrency
a bit hard for me but quite interesting

Ho Mei Yi

Easy to understand
Easy to understand with charts provided. Help me grasp essential concept in work.

wai kwan hung

Rocking
Great hub to gain knowledge to empower in digital space

CHANDAN SHANBHOGUE

Highly informative and clear
Highly informative and clear

Delvin Vengesai

Introduction to Cryptocurrency
Excellent introduction.

Steve Rawlins

Nice
as a rookie in this field, by learning this introductory course will help you to gain a base on crypto.

PK Abhijith

I can proudly say that I'm not totally in the dark about crypto and blockchain after doing this course
This course really helped me clear my perspective about the current trend and also helped me cultivate my own views on the topic.

Shivendra Singh

introduction to cryptocurrency
This course is awesome, it gives you insights to know more about cryptocurrency, blockchain and the technology involved.

Ronald wani

Great experience
Quite a lot of take a-ways

Eyanbho Frank, Emioboh

A pleasant learning experience
The course content is detailed and the instructor's ideas are clear

Ning Li

Great experience
Very well put together course.

Andrey Feygin, CPA

follow the course arrangement
I have a new understanding of financial currency

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Clear and concise lessons
that are broken down into manageable steps to reach the end point, this makes it easy to complete in your own time.

Dan Irvine

REally enjoyaable course
learn more study hard fullfill ur life

Jacky Foo Zhi Kai

Fantastic
The programs are well designed and presentations are well understandable. It's amazing

Abdallah Mussa

this course is amazing

Martina Milad

Great learning experience
I will recommend this course to everyone who wants to get a beginners understanding of cryptocurrency

Emeka Judah Onwuchekwa

Very smooth
Learn a lot of knowledge

Tang Kuang Keat

Excellent
Very engaging and informative course

Pratyush Das

The course is informatived.
I will highly recommend it to my friends.

KRISH YINQI LIANG

value added
i was well educated by the course about cryptocurrency

shereen shawky

Great Intro to Crypto
Informative but concise. It’s a well paced course that gets through the material efficiently.

Richard Olude

Awesome first step
This is course helped me understand and conceptualize money and blockchain technology.

Tyler Blizzard

Introduction to cryptocurrency
The course was electrifying

Funmilayo Fadeni

Cryptocurrencies are worthy
this provides a good system to protect ones data for future references

Ndangizi Elijah Kagoma

awesome
Very nice & Impressive

POBITTRO KUMAR MONDAL

good for beginner
if you know nothing crypto this is the place to be.

Ishwarlal Bhuta

Easy to Use, Very Informative
Easy to Follow Along, Great Instructor, Great information on crpyto

James McElreath

CFI the Great
Getting more information is necessary thanks to CFI,

Molefe Ramadiro

Amazing insights into a less understood subject matter.
This course is highly recommended to gain an introduction, to this relatively unknown subject.

Sharad Gokal

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for to in at when do did has was

Devil Daeth

Recommend this one highly
Very well-done course. The information is presented in an engaging, visually interesting and thorough way, breaking down a dense subject into easy-to-absorb pieces. (I've taken many courses over the past month from different providers, and this is hands-down the best.)

M Moore

insightful
insightful and informative

Ayman Shaath

VERY ENLIGHTENING
This is my first CFI Course and I'm certain I'll return for more education.

OLAMIJI OGUN

More understanding about crypto
This course is a good to start first understanding about crypto industries

Elvian Galang Prabuwoso

I discovered a lot about Block Chain and Wallets
This is an informative course

STANLEY DUBE

World class learning experience
The 14-day challenge accelerated my knowledge of skills like excel formulas, and keyboard shortcuts(which am now actively using), amongst the wealth of information from all the topics, featured. CFI is very instrumental in shaping the career paths for finance professionals. Am glad I belong in such a community. Let's keep learning. For what you feed grows.

Grace Mwendwa

Excellent course
You'll learn the best from this course. Go for it!

Kingsley Songliedong

I love CFI. I have no regret taking their courses.
CFI is the best institute in finance. They allow you share and experience every aspect and important detail in Finance. They provide you with all and beyond the skills and knowledge you need to have a enjoyable career. The site is friendly and so are the instructors.

Sobiye Imisioluwa

Easy and understandable
Very helpful for handling digital currency

Shams Uz zaman

Great course.
I enjoyed it. Great expose on Bitcoin.

Abraham Nnamdi Udu

The course is very good case. It gives a great understanding of the complex of cryptocurrency in a very simple way.

Urvashi Tripathi

Strongly satisfying
This course had made a clear understanding of the importance and significance of Cryptocurrencies, following their increasing use around the world.

Atinafu Asefa

Good for beginners
Very good for beginners to understand the basics of crypto and blockchain.

Joshua Gissel

Exciting and Informative Learning Experience
I have to say, it was an amazing learning experience. I would highly recommend the 'Introduction to Cryptocurrency' course to anyone interested in learning more about this exciting and rapidly evolving field. Whether you're a beginner or already have some knowledge of cryptocurrency, this course offers a valuable and engaging learning experience that will leave you feeling well-informed and empowered to explore the world of digital currencies.

OMER JAMAL

Good course
Please include in the future the Cypherpunks.

Corinne Brown

excellent explanation

Michael Kifworo

THIS IS A GOOD START INTO KNOWLEDGE SEARCHING

Emmanuel Mafiana

INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOCURRENCY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL COURSE AND IT WILL HELP ME IN TRADING .

OLOTU OMOTAYO

I have never heard someone explain blockchain in such a simple and clear manner

Collins Wachira

My recommendation
I really liked the delivery.

Salim Suleiman Sani

Good luck to you guys!

VICTOR SOLOMON

IT'S LIKE COMING IN TO THE NEW WORLD AND EXPERIENCE WAS AMAZING
Every person should take all courses related crypto because it is must if you would compete with the time and the future .

Naqash Mehmood

A ten over ten learning experience
This course helped me consolidate my knowledge of cryptocurrency. If you already know about crypto but still have some grey areas, this course is highly recommended. If you do not know the first thing about cryptocurrency, there's no better place to start than here. Absolutely amazing. Thank you, CFI!

Joel Adefidipe

Great and informative content that keeps you engaged throughout the whole course

Tinashe Hemish Katanda

Happy to learn more about cryptocurrency
Excited to learn more about this assets

Arvin winatha

GREAT LEARNING PLATFORM
I have been here for more than three years, and the contents are always remarkable every time I pick a new course. Good work at team CFI!

Oluwatobi Daniel Olajide

Good Start for Fintech
Easy to Grasp and improve

Suman Kumar

Great Intro Course
I now have a better understanding about the overall definitions of cryptocurrency and how it plays a major role in emerging/developing financial markets. Thank you!

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Introduction to Cryptocurrency
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