Blockchain technology records transactions in blocks. Encryption and confirmation of the network are intended to ensure that transactions run correctly and thus ensure integrity, traceability and security.

The further training at a glance

The first and best-known application of blockchain technology is the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Bitcoin has not only caused a big media stir thanks to its open blockchain. There are now four times as many cryptocurrencies worldwide as national currencies. But how exactly does the blockchain work and what are its strengths and weaknesses?

The course covers the following topics:

1. Cryptographic Basics

2. Communication protocols

3. Electronic Money: E-cash versus Bitcoin

4. Bitcoin transactions

5. The blockchain

6. Security of the blockchain

7. Applications of Blockchain

8. Payment Channels

9. Use cases

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