Course 1: Introduction to Bitcoin

 

• The Birth of Bitcoin: Overview of the 2008 financial crisis and Satoshi Nakamoto’s whitepaper.

• How Bitcoin Works: Understanding blockchain, mining, and decentralization.

• Bitcoin’s Role in Finance: Why Bitcoin is considered “digital gold” and its use cases.

 

Course 2: The Evolution of Cryptocurrencies

 

• Bitcoin’s Influence: How Bitcoin inspired the creation of other cryptocurrencies.

• Altcoins and Their Purpose: Overview of Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and others.

• Different Blockchain Models: Public vs. private blockchains, consensus mechanisms (Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake).

 

Course 3: NFTs and Their Impact/Mint Your Own NFT

 

• Introduction to NFTs: What NFTs are and how they work.

• Use Cases for NFTs: Art, collectibles, gaming, and beyond.

• Market Trends: Growth of the NFT market, major platforms, and notable projects.

     •   Students mint their own NFT

 

Course 4: Cultural Impact of Cryptocurrency and NFTs

 

• Cryptocurrency in Pop Culture: How crypto has been portrayed in media and pop culture.

• Economic Impacts: The impact of crypto on the global economy, including the rise of DeFi.

• Social Impacts: How crypto and NFTs are influencing art, identity, and community building.

 

Course 5: Government and Corporate Response

 

• Regulatory Landscape: Government regulations, bans, and the debate over crypto.

• Corporate Adoption: How major corporations are adopting or rejecting cryptocurrency.

• Media and Public Perception: Analyzing the narratives around crypto in mainstream media.

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Course 6: Building a Cryptocurrency Node

 

• Introduction to Nodes: What a node is and why it’s important.

• Setting Up a Bitcoin Node: Step-by-step guide to setting up a node.

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Course 7: Advanced Node Operations

 

• Node Security: Best practices for securing your node.

• Running Multiple Nodes: How to scale and manage multiple nodes.

• Contributing to the Network: How to support network decentralization and the impact of your node.

     • Using Your Node: Ways to use your node for transactions, privacy, and more.

 

Course 8: Future of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

 

• Emerging Trends: What’s next for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

• Potential Challenges: Scalability, regulation, and security concerns.

• Opportunities for Innovation: How students can get involved in the future of crypto.