The Bitcoin Basics
Learn the fundamentals of Bitcoin from a non-technical standpoint.
2 hours of content
What you'll learn
- Understand Bitcoin at a high level as both a technology and a currency.
- Create a Bitcoin wallet and make your first purchase.
- Understand Bitcoin's relationship to other currencies and legacy payment networks.
- Set up a Bitcoin node.
The course explains Bitcoin from a non-technical perspective, covering distributed ledgers, transaction mechanics, trust, and Bitcoin's role as both protocol and currency. It also compares Bitcoin with legacy payment networks and covers wallet creation and node setup. Learners can make their first Bitcoin purchase and understand basic payment system differences.
Who this course is for
This course is for non-technical learners who want a foundational understanding of Bitcoin and its payment system.
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