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About the Course

What is Cryptocurrency and how is it an innovative and effective method of currency? This course was designed for individuals and organizations who want to learn how to navigate investment in cryptocurrencies. Professors Jessica Wachter and Sarah Hammer will guide you through developing a framework for understanding both Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. You’ll learn how to define a currency, analyze the foundations of digital signatures and blockchain technology in cryptocurrency, and accurately assess the risks of cryptocurrency in a modern investment portfolio. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of the realities of Cryptocurrency, the intricacies of Blockchain technology, and an effective strategy for incorporating Cryptocurrency into your investment plans. No prerequisites are required, although "Fintech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations" from Wharton's Fintech Specialization is recommended....

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SS

Jun 9, 2020

Explained everything in detail. I did have to do some of my own research to fully understand but it was overall great! Highly recommend for anyone who is trying to be more involved in the Blockchain.

CH

Jun 27, 2019

This course was everything you said it would be, quite informational but a lot of work. I enjoyed the slides because they were advanced and quite organized with large volume - it is TRUE :) And I als

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By Frédéric V

Jul 18, 2019

Nice class but too bad not to many people and even less to participate in the discussion forum

By Jay B

May 21, 2022

Informative and well designed espeially highlighting real life cases and its applications.

By Kunal K

Apr 4, 2020

Theue were elaborative, useful and to the point.

Few examples would have helped much better

By Sreenath G

Feb 8, 2020

Too much theory and wish there were some practical examples and step by step process.

By Devina M

Dec 14, 2020

Helpful course to familiarise with blockchain and bitcoin principles and outlook

By Mrinal C

Mar 29, 2020

Really good introduction to the basics and the working concepts of Blockchain

By Megan M

May 25, 2022

Very informative and useful in understanding the basics of cryprocurrency!

By Cornelis H

Mar 3, 2021

Excellent introduction to cryptocurrency and blockchain by Jessica Wachter.

By Chinmaya S

Dec 10, 2020

Tutor change was a bit disconcerting. Other than that, really informative.

By Alberto F

Feb 6, 2021

great material into the future of blockchain use cases and digital assets

By Gaurav S

Mar 29, 2020

Good short course for a quick overview of the cryptocurrency landscape.

By Ashlyn L

Aug 22, 2019

They warned you that it might be hard.... It was but I learned so much!

By Dan B

Apr 20, 2020

really liked it and learned a lot ... didn't like the Batman questions

By Casey C

Mar 9, 2020

Good macro overview of cryptocurrency and the uses of blockchain tech.

By Faris M

May 7, 2020

Would’ve been much more effective if they used more images and graphs

By Nazeer A

Jan 26, 2023

There is a critical need to add visuals and graphics In weeks 1-2-3

By Gopalakrishnan

Jul 6, 2019

Lucid and in-depth elaboration of concepts & crypto CCY valuations

By Troy B

Jul 11, 2020

A decent primer, though I didn't learn much applicable knowledge

By Alexis H

Jun 1, 2020

4th week's module is kind of boring, but other modules are good

By Aragon d

May 10, 2020

Modules 1 to 3 were great! Module 4 was over simplistic.

By Liwen J

Feb 2, 2020

A good entry-level course, but not that much detailed.

By Xuanqi L

Jul 19, 2022

Format was a bit confusing... but material was good.

By Roger K

Mar 13, 2023

Good introduction base layer for future concepts

By Norberto V

Sep 22, 2020

good basic information to start in crypto.

By Alexander S

Feb 2, 2022

A good course with some gems inside