The Complete Guide to Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency (Udemy.com)
Learn about wallets, the blockchain, taxes, and exchanges. Confidently buy, mine, invest, and trade cryptocurrencies!
Created by: Nick Walter
Last updated November 2019
What you will learn
- You will understand how Bitcoin works, specifically how blockchain technology works
- You will understand how to get started with Bitcoin and how to buy and sell it
- You will be able to confidently invest in cryptocurrency
- You will understand how cryptocurrency is taxed in the US
- You will be able to setup your own cryptocurrency wallet
- You will learn how to mine Bitcoin
How it compares
Against the other 149 rated Udemy courses in Bitcoin on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 89% of them
- Reviews111#116 of 150 by number of reviews
- Length5.6 hourslonger than 65% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2019earlier than 83% of them
Course Description
Do you feel like everyone is talking about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies these days? Some people say that it's the future, some people say that it's just a fad, but either way, people are talking about it! Though there are many cryptocurrencies on the rise these days (there are currently more than 1,500 cryptocurrencies out there!), there's no doubt that Bitcoin is the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin has actually been around for almost ten years, but it hasn't ever had as much buzz as it has right now. However, with all of that buzz, comes many misconceptions. Though many of them aren't true, the whole concept of cryptocurrency is quite complex, so if you are confused about how it works and what it even is, you are not alone! There are tremendous upsides for crypto investors, but also great risks for those who do not understand this new market. This course will make sure that you are informed and ready to confidently move forward on your crypto journey!
Whether you already have Bitcoin, or are thinking about investing in Bitcoin, I firmly believe that you should not put money into something that you do not understand, so I am here to teach you everything you need to know about it. Upon completion of my course, you should be able to confidently answer the question everyone is asking right now… should I buy Bitcoin?
In addition to investing, the tech side of Bitcoin is fascinating! In the course I included several deep dives into the technology behind bitcoin and how it works. If you're a nerd like me you'll love seeing behind the curtain.
In this course I will do a deep dive on Bitcoin and teach you everything you need to know, including:
- What is Bitcoin
- How Bitcoin came to be
- Who controls Bitcoin
- How Blockchain technology works
- How to get started with Bitcoin
- How mining works
- What a Bitcoin wallet is
- How to buy Bitcoin
- Where to buy Bitcoin
- How to sell Bitcoin
- Why Bitcoin has value
- Common misconceptions
- Trading strategies
- And more!
Besides Bitcoin, we will also touch on other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple. I have also included a section where I interview some of Twitter and YouTube's top cryptocurrency experts. And as an extra bonus, there also is a section on taxes, which I know is everyone's favorite topic ;) I am no tax expert though, so I brought in a CPA to answer all of our questions on how our cryptocurrencies will be taxed, especially after the new 2018 US tax reform. Luckily taxes really are her favorite topic, so this section is definitely worth a listen.
I honestly believe that this course has everything you need to get started with, be informed about, and have fun with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, so let's get started!
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
111 Reviews
Nick Walter
Hi! I'm Nick, and I love to code. About five years ago I decided that I wanted to learn to code, but I had limited access to programming resources, and I was getting frustrated with all of the YouTube videos and online tutorials out there. I experimented, struggled, and definitely failed a lot, but I finally got the hang of it, so I decided that I wanted to change the way that people learned to code, and I started teaching. My experience as an online student has directly influenced my teaching style, because I know what it is like to be in your shoes.
When
Apple announced their new programming language, Swift, in 2014, I made my big online teaching debut and created the
internet's first Swift course. Since that time, I have
become a full-time online instructor and I now have courses not only in Swift,
but also in iOS, Android, Django, Kotlin, Python, HTML, Blockchain, etc. I have also created five iOS apps from scratch that are currently live in the App Store and are being used by thousands of users worldwide.
I love sharing my excitement for coding with my students, and I try to make learning as fun and as easy as possible. Thanks for being part of my coding community!
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Reviews
By M. David Garrison on 12/22/2020
This course is a for covering the basics and gives you links and ideas to further explore bitcoin. Good for a beginner the explanations were simple and concise. There is still much to learn.
By Efren Mexicano on 3/21/2018
Very explanatory with practical examples. Event thought the tax video was 1/10 of the courser, contains very use full and important topic for us to seek into the tax law in order to be on the safe zone.
By Joseph M Lowe on 3/9/2018
Course was good - I think my interest was more technical and those parts of the course met my needs. Course covered a number of areas (e.g. cryptocurrency trading) that I wasn't particularly interested in but that's no fault of Nick's. For someone interested in actively using/investing in a cryptocurrency I would certainly recommend this course.
By Akira Shirai on 2/17/2018
Very organized course, and the instructor does great job on explaining each topic. I also enjoyed other iOS development courses created by the same instructor! Thank you!!
By John Finn on 2/17/2018
This was the perfect course for me to learn from the beginning. I can now answer peoples questions about Bitcoin, whereas before I took this course I knew nothing about Bitcoin. This has everything you need to know and more. Highly recommending to anyone interested in this topic.
By Valery GRAVOULET on 2/7/2018
Good overview of the technical aspect of blockchains and teh eco-system around bitcoin.
By Monique Lee on 2/6/2018
I was interested in learning more about Bitcoin because the company that I work for would like to start accepting Bitcoin payments. This course has given me the information I need to move forward with it.
By Read Johnston on 2/2/2018
The information on tax treatment for crypto currencies was excellent, clear and has great recommendations on what records to keep before you see your tax professional. I watched this first and now can’t wait to watch all the other topics!
By Bradley Dorner on 2/1/2018
I am new to crypto currency but had some knowledge of the basics. What I was thinking I would get out of this course was a second persons view into the crypto world. This course gave me more than I expected. It was direct, well laid out, and went into details and history enough for me to be more comfortable with the idea of an electronic currency. I liked the fact that not only was trading covered but also taxes and related side information that I think is missing in most conversations. The interviews at the end were also a great touch that I really liked.
By Pawel P on 1/30/2018
Great introduction to BTC and blockchain in general for the beginners. Highly recommend for anyone looking for information on taxes on crypto (USA).
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