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Blockchain: Beyond the Basics

This LinkedIn Learning course, taught by Jonathan Reichental, provides a comprehensive exploration of blockchain technology and its applications. Reichental, a renowned technology leader and educator, offers deep insights into the fundamental workings of blockchain, including cryptography, proof of work, mining, and the role of smart contracts.

A key focus of the course is how blockchain underpins cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, covering how Bitcoin is created, transacted, and used within trading and mining systems. Reichental also extends the discussion to broader applications of blockchain in decentralized finance (DeFi), identity management, cross-border payments, title registries, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These lessons illustrate how blockchain is reshaping industries by enabling more secure, efficient, and transparent processes.

The course ties directly to economics by examining how blockchain influences financial systems and market structures. Concepts like decentralized finance challenge traditional economic frameworks by eliminating intermediaries, reducing costs, and democratizing access to financial services. For someone with a background in economics and MIS, this course provides an excellent opportunity to connect technical knowledge with economic principles, offering a nuanced understanding of blockchain’s role in transforming financial ecosystems and creating new economic models.

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