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Corporate Finance Institute

Cryptocurrency Intermediates: Understanding Ethereum

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Understanding Ethereum Course OverviewIn 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).

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
  • Decentralized Finance
  • The Origins of Ethereum
  • Dapps and Smart Contracts
  • Case Study: The DAO Heist
  • Supply and Demand Factors of Ethereum
  • Ethereum 2.0
  • Course Summary
  • Qualified Assessment

Taught by

Andrew Loo

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