闪播福利库

This course will focus on topics such as a brief history of money, Bitcoin and the origin of cryptocurrency, blockchain system fundamentals (cryptography and consensus algorithms), real-world application with software clients and wallets, as well as assessing the current regulatory environment, financial applications and exchanges. Upon completion, students will understand what constitutes as digital money and how this phenomenon is currently transpiring within an economic, legal, and financial context; will be prepared to learn more about specific financial industry applications; make judgements on viability of certain crypto projects; and speak to challenges facing the future of cryptocurrency. Prerequisite: 滨厂驰厂听21003 and 础颁颁罢听20103, each with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)