Course Overview
This introductory course has already educated over 183,000 students across 48 lessons (totaling 1,158 minutes). Designed for beginners, it explores the revolutionary impact of blockchain technology since Satoshi Nakamoto's seminal paper "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System".
Key Focus Areas:
- Decentralized Finance: How real-time settlement transforms global financial systems
- Core Technologies: Behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and smart contracts
- Security Considerations: Evaluating blockchain's safety mechanisms
Instructor Credentials
Xiang Shan, a recognized authority in cybersecurity:
- White-hat hacker and BugBounty mentor
- Recipient of China's National Cybersecurity Scholarship
- Speaker at ISC, Global Blockchain Conference, HITB, and POC
- Published researcher on database security and penetration testing
What You'll Learn
👉 Master blockchain fundamentals through these modules:
Blockchain Architecture
- Cryptographic foundations
- Consensus mechanisms
Major Cryptocurrencies
- Bitcoin transaction workflows
- Ethereum's smart contract ecosystem
Practical Applications
- Developing secure DApps
- Vulnerability prevention
Who Should Enroll
- CS/IT students seeking emerging-tech competencies
- Finance professionals transitioning to DeFi
- Developers building Web3 solutions
FAQs
Q: Is prior programming knowledge required?
A: Basic coding understanding helps but isn't mandatory—we cover fundamentals first.
Q: How does blockchain improve financial systems?
A: By eliminating intermediaries, reducing settlement times from days to minutes while cutting costs by ~60%.
Q: What career paths does this enable?
A: Roles like blockchain developer (avg. $145k/yr), smart contract auditor, or DeFi protocol designer.
👉 Start your blockchain journey today with hands-on smart contract labs and attack simulation exercises.