Fundamentals of bitcoin & blockchain
Understanding bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrencies from scratch (with animations and schemas)
Updated on Jun, 2025
Language - English
Finance and Accounting,Cryptocurrency and Blockchain,Cryptocurrency
Lectures -33
Resources -3
Quizzes -5
Duration -49 mins
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Course Description
In this course, you will learn how cryptocurrencies and blockchain work, using Bitcoin as a real-world example. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how cryptocurrencies function behind the scenes, explore the history of Bitcoin (who created it and how it evolved over time), and master the technical fundamentals of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, you'll discover how to use cryptocurrencies in daily life, which wallets are best suited for different needs, and the unique advantages of cryptocurrencies. The course features engaging animations that visually break down each concept
Goals
What will you learn?
What blockchain is and how it works at a high level
The history and evolution of blockchain and Bitcoin
How blockchain and cryptocurrencies function behind the scenes
How to use cryptocurrencies in everyday life
Types of crypto wallets and their differences
The advantages of using cryptocurrencies
Each section includes quizzes to help you test and reinforce your knowledge.
Prerequisites
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to understand blockchain technology and how cryptocurrencies work—no prior knowledge required! Whether you have no technical background or feel uncertain about your understanding, don’t worry—I explain the material in simple terms, making it accessible even for beginners. However, tech-savvy individuals will also find value in the detailed explanations and in-depth technical content.
Curriculum
Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course
Introduction: high-level overview
4 Lectures
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Course Introduction
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Introduction to blockchain
00:54
00:54
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Blockchain high-level overview
03:37
03:37
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High-level overview QUIZ
The history of bitcoin and blockchain technology
6 Lectures
Technical part: how bitcoin works under the hood?
16 Lectures
General topics
2 Lectures
Practice: cryptoclients overview
3 Lectures
Summary
2 Lectures
Instructor Details
Vladyslav Depeshko
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