Introduction to Blockchain Technologies

Blockchain is poised to transform every industry and managerial function"redefining the ways we transact online, share ideas, and manage workflows. It's a new technology that every business professional needs to understand.This four-course Specialization introduces you to the world of blockchain technology"explaining what blockchain is, how it works, and why it's revolutionary. You will learn about various categories of cryptoassets, and the ways they can be transacted on a blockchain. You will learn how blockchain is disrupting business models and financial services, offering organizations ne

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Created by: Don Tapscott

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Course Description

In this first course of the specialization, we will discuss the limitations of the Internet for business and economic activity, and explain how blockchain technology represents the way forward. After completing this course, you will be able to explain what blockchain is, how it works, and why it is revolutionary. You will learn key concepts such as mining, hashing, proof-of-work, public key cryptography, and the double-spend problem. You'll be able to describe seven design principles for blockchain technology, and the challenges facing the people developing it. You'll also meet the players in the blockchain ecosystem, and consider your own role in stewarding the blockchain revolution.

Time: 16h

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Don Tapscott

4.7 Rating
93 Reviews

Don Tapscott is one of the world's leading authorities on the impact of technology on business and society. He has authored 16 books, including Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything, which has been translated into over 25 languages. Don's most recent and ambitious book was co-authored with his son, Alex Tapscott, a globally-recognized investor, advisor and speaker on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Blockchain Revolution: How the Technology Behind Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies is Changing the World was published in May 2016 and is, according to Harvard Business School's Clay Christensen, "the book, literally, on how to survive and thrive in this next wave of technology-driven disruption." The paperback version of the book, updated with new material covering recent developments in the blockchain industry, was published in June 2018. In 2017, Don and Alex co-founded the Blockchain Research Institute, whose 80+ projects are the definitive investigation into blockchain strategy, use-cases, implementation challenges and organizational transformations. Don is a member of the Order of Canada and is ranked the 2nd most influential Management Thinker and the top Digital Thinker in the world by Thinkers50. He is an Adjunct Professor at INSEAD and Chancellor of Trent University in Ontario. It is hard to imagine anyone who has been more prolific, profound, and influential in explaining today's technological revolutions and their impact on the world.

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By Wouter S on 18-Jul-19

I'm actually not very satisfied with this course. I wanted to get an introduction to Blockchain (and this has delivered) and selected INSEAD for high quality. I believe that the two authors of the course are clearly promoting blockchain without taking sufficient scientific evidence to prove its potential in society. Also I found that they focused a lot on their work and that of their platform. All-in-all, I believe that this course is quite biased and a pitch for blockchain rather than a neutral introduction.

By Bryan A W on 2-Apr-19

A very eye-opening course in my opinion. I learnt so much about blockchain, the terms related to it, types of blockchain, stakeholders in the blockchain system, implementation challenges, etc. Additionally, this course provides me with a rich amount of references that will definitely be useful in the future. Overall easy-to-understand explanation, the professor talks very slowly though, I think 1.5x speed is the most suitable for me.

By Kush S on 14-Jun-19

I really enjoyed the course. I would like acknowledge both the course and academic instructors. I just believe that the only thing I was waiting in the whole course was how blockchain are exactly worked upon. I mean the web link which was provided regarding the blockchain. nonce and hash was really nice. I think as a beginner, I would better like first visualize how a blockchain system work in practical and then would prefer to understand the deep principle and etc. A small video should be added like in what language is it coded or when talked about bitcoins, how exactly are they mined. Some practical hands on experience.Rest all it was a great experience. Thank you for sharing the knowledge with us.

By Nicholas K on 23-Apr-19

Exceptionally easy and insightful course.

By Essa A on 27-Apr-19

The course is marvelous. Despite having a strong background in blockchain technology, I benefited a lot through the technically-correct presentation of the big picture, given the history of technology and its adaptation in general. Another major strength is that blockchain is explained in terms of what it can do (real-world applications), not only what it is (technically). This is definitely a go-to course for anyone not wishing to get lost in the ocean of materials explaining blockchain-- nonsense-free. If you're more serious, I recommend buying at least the referenced books beforehand: the presenter's "The Blockchain Revolution" and Andrea Antonopoulos's "Mastering Blockchain" 2nd edition.

By Vladan M on 31-Mar-19

Excellent introduction,i had previous knowledge so it was relatively easy for me

By amitbhushanbhatt on 29-Apr-19

Excellent introduction to Blockchain.

By Sanjiv K on 14-Apr-19

Very interesting while learning with videos and paragraph, Thanks to tapscott

By David M S on 11-May-19

Amazing course! Don and Alex Tapscott are amazing instructors. The contents of the course are very interesting. I love the way the course is structured. I recommend this course to everybody, no matter what your background is, you will find it super interesting.I hope that Don and Alex continue to create courses for Coursera, I will enroll in all of them.Thank you both, and Insead also

By Anantha K on 26-Mar-19

I absolutely enjoyed reading the book and thats what inspired me to take this course.

By Mahitosh M on 8-Apr-19

Course is very helpful for me in understanding the basics of the Blockchain technology and what are the challenges and future of this technology in various industries.

By Kanu M on 14-May-19

Great for an initial overview, understanding basic, problems and how we can learn more. I'm looking forward to the next course on blockchain

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