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Learn about blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in this comprehensive course that progresses from Bitcoin fundamentals to advanced blockchain applications. Master the core concepts of Bitcoin including digital signatures, blockchain immutability, and consensus mechanisms. Explore mining operations through exclusive interviews with industry leaders like Bitmain co-founder Wu Jihan and BTC.COM CEO Zhuang Zhong. Examine the evolution of public chains, focusing on Ethereum and its applications, while understanding proof-of-stake mechanisms through insights from Conflux founder Long Fan. Analyze cryptocurrency financial phenomena, including price determinants, market relationships, and risk management, with deep dives into accounting measurements and taxation. Investigate practical blockchain applications in supply chain finance, digital currency, and authentication systems, featuring expert perspectives from former Bank of China president Li Lihui. Conclude by addressing key challenges in blockchain technology, including centralized versus distributed trust, stablecoins, and the integration of physical and digital worlds, with additional expert insights on digital currency challenges from industry authority Yao Qian.
