Blockchain Anatomy: the past, the present, the future

If one night you went to sleep and woke up in the deep of the jungle the next day, you will feel lost not knowing where you are and how to get out of it. If you were a bird and managed to fly above the canopy of trees and see where is the direction to home, you most likely will be able to get out of the maze.

This course will bring you to see the whole picture in a bird-eye view. A more holistic view of the blockchain mechanism will help you make a better decision investing in blockchains, cryptocurrencies, or NFTs.

This course will be grouped into 3 main sections:

The past

• Look into the motivation of the conceptualisation of the blockchain. Understanding the reasons it was built and the methods applied will help you in applying and innovating the technology.

The present

• Explain important blockchain concepts in layman terms and relate them to things that happen in our daily life.

• Understand the problems the blockchain solved. Explore how cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) solve problems.

• Explore some of the use cases.

• Busting blockchain myths.

The future

• Understand the challenges the blockchains are facing.

• Explore the potential use cases.

Bonus

Interested in further exploring the potential of blockchain? I have prepared some suggested readings or research areas for you to consider.

Methodology

You will be introduced to important concepts in the blockchain. At the end of some lectures, there will be suggestions for further readings and explorations.

You are welcome to participate in the discussion and ask questions to clarify any point.

At the end of this course

• You will have a comprehensive understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFTs to help you to decide your next step.

• You will be able to do a simple evaluation of the blockchain applications that are suitable for your personal or business uses.

• You will understand some myths or misunderstandings toward blockchains.

• People who want to invest in cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens.
• Software developers who are interested to build blockchain applications or a blockchain.
• Business owners who want to improve their business operation effectiveness and efficiency.
• People who are curious about new technologies.