Blockchain Explained

By Russell Croft

A non-technical approach to how blockchain works, what it is used for besides virtual currency, and what blockchain can do for us in the future.

1 hour
  • 9 Lessons

About the course

You’ve no doubt heard of bitcoin. Well, blockchain is the technology that makes it happen. In this course, we take a non-technical approach and explain how blockchain works, what it is used for besides virtual currency, and what blockchain will do for us in the future. No experience in IT, security, or mathematics is required!

  • Chapter 1 2 Lessons Introduction to Blockchain 1:54

    Intro to the Course

    0:45

    Course Topics

    1:09
  • Chapter 2 5 Lessons Blockchain: the Meat and Potatoes 16:00

    Why Does Blockchain Exist? Where Did It Come From?

    2:34

    Blockchain: What Is It?

    5:47

    Where Is Blockchain Data Stored?

    1:44

    How Is Blockchain Used?

    3:12

    The Future of Blockchain

    2:43
  • Chapter 3 2 Lessons Conclusion 1:30

    Course Summary

    0:59

    Where Do We Go from Here?

    0:31

What you will need

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