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About the Course

What is Cryptocurrency and how is it an innovative and effective method of currency? This course was designed for individuals and organizations who want to learn how to navigate investment in cryptocurrencies. Professors Jessica Wachter and Sarah Hammer will guide you through developing a framework for understanding both Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. You’ll learn how to define a currency, analyze the foundations of digital signatures and blockchain technology in cryptocurrency, and accurately assess the risks of cryptocurrency in a modern investment portfolio. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of the realities of Cryptocurrency, the intricacies of Blockchain technology, and an effective strategy for incorporating Cryptocurrency into your investment plans. No prerequisites are required, although "Fintech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations" from Wharton's Fintech Specialization is recommended....

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CH

Jun 28, 2019

This course was everything you said it would be, quite informational but a lot of work. I enjoyed the slides because they were advanced and quite organized with large volume - it is TRUE :) And I als

SV

Aug 23, 2019

The course that introduced me to this field and made me pursue more courses related to these fields. I am deeply indebted to the professors for putting me on this track.Thanks & Regards,Sudarsan

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By Shankar G

Apr 12, 2020

Week 1 and 4 are awesome for a beginner in BC but week 2 and 3 require more focus, right now it looks more technical and less informative.

By Sergio Z F

Oct 12, 2020

A glossary would be fine, because the teachers don't use vocabulary that average people would use. The vocabulary is super complex.

By Yiwen H

Sep 29, 2019

This course offered me a great overview of blockchain and cryptocurrency in a short time, as well as application perspectives.

By Noor a b a

Sep 13, 2022

The course is good for those who has background in finance as they concepts in investment and portfolio management.

By rachna m

Mar 31, 2020

This course is an introduction and informative overview of Blockchain Technology and Digital Currencies. Thank you!

By Zeeshan A A

Nov 3, 2019

I found some repetition in the content of different lectures.Due to which the course appeared to be less coherent.

By Haoran W

May 16, 2022

It would be better if the second week, which is on the technical part of bitcoin, can be made more understandable

By Frédéric V

Jul 18, 2019

Nice class but too bad not to many people and even less to participate in the discussion forum

By Jay B

May 21, 2022

Informative and well designed espeially highlighting real life cases and its applications.

By Kunal K

Apr 4, 2020

Theue were elaborative, useful and to the point.

Few examples would have helped much better

By Sreenath G

Feb 8, 2020

Too much theory and wish there were some practical examples and step by step process.

By Marc A

Dec 31, 2024

A very strong technical as well as economic foundation to this new tech. Recommend!

By Devina M

Dec 14, 2020

Helpful course to familiarise with blockchain and bitcoin principles and outlook

By Mrinal C

Mar 30, 2020

Really good introduction to the basics and the working concepts of Blockchain

By Megan M

May 25, 2022

Very informative and useful in understanding the basics of cryprocurrency!

By Cornelis H

Mar 3, 2021

Excellent introduction to cryptocurrency and blockchain by Jessica Wachter.

By Chinmaya S

Dec 10, 2020

Tutor change was a bit disconcerting. Other than that, really informative.

By Alberto F

Feb 6, 2021

great material into the future of blockchain use cases and digital assets

By Gaurav S

Mar 29, 2020

Good short course for a quick overview of the cryptocurrency landscape.

By Ashlyn L

Aug 23, 2019

They warned you that it might be hard.... It was but I learned so much!

By Dan B

Apr 20, 2020

really liked it and learned a lot ... didn't like the Batman questions

By Casey C

Mar 9, 2020

Good macro overview of cryptocurrency and the uses of blockchain tech.

By Faris M

May 7, 2020

Would’ve been much more effective if they used more images and graphs

By Nazeer A

Jan 27, 2023

There is a critical need to add visuals and graphics In weeks 1-2-3

By Gopalakrishnan

Jul 6, 2019

Lucid and in-depth elaboration of concepts & crypto CCY valuations