Proof of Stake Courses and Certifications

ETHTaipei

Desired Properties of Ideal Proof of Stake Economics

Dive into Vitalik Buterin's analysis of optimal Proof of Stake economic models, exploring key principles and future implications for blockchain consensus mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ethereum Engineering Group

Redrawing Ethereum Economics: From Proof-of-Stake to Builder Separation

Explore the transformed economic landscape of post-Merge Ethereum, examining stakeholder relationships, validator dynamics, and the evolving protocol boundaries in the proof-of-stake era.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies

26 ratings at Coursera

Assemble block header hash values for a given hash puzzle difficulty, see how Merkle trees sequence blocks, and weigh proof-of-work against proof-of-stake.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

DeFi: Crypto Staking Masterclass: Passive Income with Web3

Learn to stake cryptocurrency on DeFi platforms: proof of stake and APY basics, MetaMask and Ledger wallets, reward and risk analysis, and yield farming versus liquidity mining.

• Coursera
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Strange Loop Conference

Beyond Blockchain - Convergent Consensus

Explore how CRDT-inspired convergent consensus and Convex Lisp enable efficient, scalable decentralized computation beyond conventional blockchain designs.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Ethereum Engineering Group

Introduction to EigenLayer - Building Ethereum's Trust Layer

Dive into EigenLayer's innovative protocol design, exploring its architecture, mechanisms, and potential impact on Ethereum's scalability and security infrastructure.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GeeCON Conference

Blockchain Technology: A Powerful Tool - Understanding Basics and Applications

Explore blockchain technology's popularity, concepts, and integration with Java backend applications. Learn about cryptocurrencies, Proof of Work, and Proof of Stake.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kaleido

Blockchain 101: How They Work and What They Enable

Explore blockchain's unique properties, business applications, and future potential beyond cryptocurrencies. Gain insights into its transformative impact across industries.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ETHTaipei

Polkadot in 30 Minutes - Introduction to Web3 Blockchain Technology

Dive into Polkadot's core concepts, architecture, and ecosystem in this concise overview from a Web3 Foundation expert, perfect for blockchain enthusiasts seeking quick insights.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ETHTaipei

Running a Validator on Gnosis Chain - Workshop

Master the essentials of running a validator node on Gnosis Chain, covering setup procedures, technical requirements, and best practices for efficient blockchain validation operations.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ETHTaipei

A Technical Deep Dive into the Evolution and Future of Gnosis Chain

Dive into the technical evolution and future roadmap of Gnosis Chain, exploring its architecture, development milestones, and upcoming innovations in blockchain technology.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ethereum Engineering Group

Ethereum Block Proposer Selection with Increased Max Effective Balance - EIP-7251

Dive into the implications of increasing Ethereum's stake limit beyond 32 ETH and its effects on block proposer selection mechanisms in the network's consensus layer.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ethereum Engineering Group

Decentralized Sequencer Consensus Algorithms for ZK Rollups - Requirements and Design

Dive into advanced research on decentralized sequencer consensus algorithms, exploring requirements, POS design, and implementation challenges for zk rollups.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ethereum Engineering Group

Ethereum 3 Slot Finality

Dive into Dr. Zanolini and Dr. Saltini's proposal for three slot finality in Ethereum, exploring technical improvements to the blockchain's consensus mechanism.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video