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Introduction to Blockchain Technology
Unlock the potential of blockchain with this beginner-friendly course. We'll guide you through the essential concepts of this transformative technology, including its underlying principles, key features, and real-world applications. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid grasp of blockchain's impact on various sectors and be equipped to explore its advanced concepts further.
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What is Blockchain?
The Birth of Blockchain
Core Features of Blockchain
Build Your First Blockchain
How does blockchain works
Understand how blockchain structures data into blocks and chains.
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How Does Blockchain Work?
Consensus Mechanisms
Cryptography in Blockchain
Real-World Applications of Blockchain
Explore blockchain applications beyond Bitcoin.
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Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency
Industry Applications
Benefits and Challenges
Build Your First Blockchain
Set up tools to build a blockchain.
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Introduction to the Assignment
Building the Blockchain
Adding Proof of Work
Submission and Feedback
Blockchain Fundamentals for Beginners
About Lesson

The History of Blockchain and Bitcoin

Blockchain technology was first conceptualized in 2008 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto in a whitepaper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” Nakamoto’s innovation was the use of blockchain to create a decentralized digital currency, Bitcoin.

Bitcoin operates on a blockchain network where transactions are recorded chronologically and secured using cryptographic hashing. The first Bitcoin block, known as the “Genesis Block,” was mined in January 2009, marking the beginning of the blockchain era.

Key Milestones in Blockchain History:

  • 2008: Bitcoin whitepaper published.

  • 2009: Bitcoin network launched.

  • 2015: Ethereum introduced smart contracts.

  • 2020s: Expansion into various industries beyond cryptocurrency.

Exercise Files
Satoshi Nakamoto Whitepaper.pdf
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