Cryptocurrency Intermediates: Understanding Ethereum

This course explains one of the most important cryptocurrency networks, Ethereum, and how it is poised to lead the charge for decentralized finance (DeFi).

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Understanding Ethereum Course Overview

In this course, we will examine the origins and purpose of Ethereum. We will also compare how its purpose is different from Bitcoin as digital currency because Ethereum allows the use of Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications (Dapps). We will also teach you how the supply and demand fundamentals of Ethereum is unique. After taking this course, you will have a greater appreciation for the Ethereum network.

Lesson Objectives

Understand what is Ethereum and the difference between Ether and Ethereum
Differentiate between proof of work and proof of stake.
Learn about the purpose and background of Ethereum.
Understand what Smart Contracts and Dapps are.
Be able to explain how the concept of Gas works in Ethereum.

Who Should Take This Course?

Understanding Ethereum is aimed at learners who want to learn more about how Ethereum fits into the exciting new field of Decentralized Finance (DeFi).

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This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP™)

Skills Learned Financial Technology Fundamentals, Data Science and Machine Learning, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
Career Prep Data Science and Machine Learning, Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Developer

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Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets Specialist

Skills Learned Purpose of Cryptocurrencies, Technical understanding of Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency Analysis
Career Prep Crypto Fundraiser, DeFi Analyst, Blockchain Product Manager, Tokenomics Specialist, Crypto Fund Investment Manager

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What Our Members Say

Great course!

Very, very well presented!

Ajith Singh

Very Good course, but

the test isn't precise enough in its expectation. it should accept both xxxxxx and xxx,xxx result. it is not the case. then if you omit the $ sign in front of the result it also count it wrong. I also believe that the expected result is wrong in question 8.

Gerald Blondel

great info for the fundamentals

Solid course here introducing the concepts behind ethereum.

Grant Coffman

clear and interesting

Emanuele Ghidoni

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Cryptocurrency Intermediates: Understanding Ethereum

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