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Getting Started with Crypto

Course Duration

6 Hours**

Course Cost

150 euros

Instructor hours only. Significant additional self-study will be required.

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  • Interactive learning: Learn in an interactive and immersive classroom environment by our experts and get your doubts cleared on the spot
  • Live Demonstrations: Experience cutting-edge technology in action.
  • Immersive Simulations: Safely explore and interact with advanced tools and environments.
  • Real-World Case Studies: Gain insights from practical applications across industries.
  • Essential Tools Training: Master the tools and platforms needed to thrive in the modern digital landscape.
  • Practical Applications: Engage in a mini project to apply concepts in real-world scenarios.

Why Understanding Crypto is a Game-Changer?

  • Financial Revolution: Cryptocurrency is transforming the way we think about money, enabling decentralized and borderless transactions.
  • Emerging Opportunities: With the rapid growth of blockchain technology, crypto offers new avenues for investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
  • Wide Adoption: Industries like finance, gaming, real estate, and supply chain are increasingly integrating crypto and blockchain solutions.
  • Wealth Building: Crypto provides unique opportunities for wealth creation through trading, staking, and yield farming.
  • Digital Transformation: As businesses embrace blockchain, understanding crypto becomes essential for staying relevant in the digital economy.
  • Decentralized Future: The shift towards decentralization is creating demand for individuals skilled in crypto and blockchain ecosystems.
  • Essential Knowledge: Familiarity with wallets, exchanges, and blockchain tools is becoming a key skill in the tech-driven job market.

Program Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Cryptocurrencies

  • Core Topics:
    • What is cryptocurrency? Understanding its role as digital currency.
    • Differences between traditional currencies and cryptocurrencies.
    • Overview of Bitcoin and Ethereum: Origins, purpose, and market impact.
    • The basics of blockchain technology and its role in supporting cryptocurrencies.
    • Benefits and challenges of cryptocurrencies in today’s economy.
    • Key terminology: Private keys, public keys, and cryptographic hashes..
  • Demonstrations:
    • Walkthrough of Bitcoin and Ethereum’s market performance using tools like  blockchain explorers.
    • Visualization of cryptocurrency trends over the past decade.
  • Simulation:
    • Interact with a virtual blockchain to understand how blocks link together.

Module 2: Setting Up and Using Crypto Wallets

  • Core Topics:
    • Introduction to wallets: What they are and why they are necessary.
    • Types of wallets: Software wallets, hardware wallets, and paper wallets.
    • Comparing popular wallet providers like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, and Ledger.
    • Security measures for wallets: Backing up, securing seed phrases, and using two-factor authentication (2FA).
    • Sending, receiving, and storing cryptocurrencies securely.
  • Hands-On Project:
    • Step-by-step guide to setting up a MetaMask wallet and customizing it.
    • Back up a wallet by securely storing the seed phrase.
  •  Demonstration:
    • Real-time setup of a crypto wallet and performing a mock transaction.
  • Simulation:
    • Simulated transactions to practice transferring crypto safely.
  • Case Study:
    • Businesses and individuals leverage wallets for payment processing and savings.

Module 3: Understanding Blockchain Technology

  • Core Topics:
    • What makes blockchain unique: Immutable ledgers and distributed systems.
    • Components of blockchain: Nodes, blocks, miners, and hash functions.
    • Comparing blockchain protocols: Bitcoin vs. Ethereum architecture.
    • Role of consensus mechanisms (Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake).
    • Scalability, energy efficiency, and environmental impact of blockchain.
  • Demonstration:
    • Showing how blocks are mined and added to the blockchain in real-time.
  • Case Studies:
    • Examine blockchain applications in industries like healthcare and logistics.

Module 4: Smart Contracts and Their Applications

  • Core Topics:
    • How smart contracts automate processes on the Ethereum blockchain.
    • Key components of smart contracts: Code, conditions, and outcomes.
    • Industry-specific applications: Insurance, supply chain, and real estate.
    • The rise of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) powered by smart contracts.
  • Hands-On Project:
    • Write a basic smart contract using templates in Remix IDE.
  • Demonstration:
    • Deploy and test a simple smart contract in a sandbox environment.
  • Simulations:
    • Execute a simulated transaction using a smart contract to understand triggers and actions.
  • Case Studies:
    • Examples of successful smart contract applications, such as Uniswap and MakerDAO.

Module 5: Cryptocurrency Safety and Security

  • Core Topics:
    • Identifying and avoiding cryptocurrency scams: Phishing, rug pulls, and Ponzi schemes.
    • Safe practices for crypto transactions: Verifying wallet addresses and using secure networks.
    • Importance of hardware wallets and cold storage for long-term savings.
  • Demonstration:
    • Security features of top crypto wallets and exchanges.
  • Case Study:
    • Analyze security breaches in crypto history, such as the Mt. Gox hack, and discuss how they could have been prevented.

Module 6: The Future of Cryptocurrency

  • Core Topics:
    • Emerging trends in the crypto space: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and tokenization.
    • Role of cryptocurrencies in global economies and financial inclusion.
    • Overview of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and their impact.
    • Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and their use in art, gaming, and entertainment.
    • Crypto regulation: Current policies and future possibilities.
  • Hands-On Project::
    • Create a personal investment strategy based on emerging trends in cryptocurrency.
  • Demonstration:
    • Explore platforms like Etherscan to monitor token movements and analyze wallet activity.
  • Simulations:
    • Mock investment simulation where participants allocate virtual funds to different cryptocurrencies and track results.
  • Case Studies:
    •  Organisations like Tesla and PayPal integrate cryptocurrencies into their operations.

Why learn this skill from BlockVerse?

  1. Learning That’s Personal and Live: Real Humans, Real Impact Our live, instructor-led sessions connect you directly with experts who guide, teach, and answer your questions in real time in a virtual class. Say goodbye to pre-recorded videos—experience dynamic, human-centered learning that adapts to your pace and needs. Our programs ensure you feel confident and capable from the start and are built on the timeless method of guided teaching that’s worked from Socrates to today.
  1. Hands-On, Tailored Support: Your Journey, Your Way With small batch sizes and expert mentorship, every learner gets personalized attention. From guided projects to live consultations, our instructors ensure you’re not just learning but excelling, with immediate feedback and support.
  1. Real Skills, Real Confidence: Whether you’re diving into a new field like crypto or coding, our focus is on building a strong foundation through practical skills and portfolio-worthy projects. We break down complex topics into clear, actionable steps, making even the most intimidating subjects approachable. Start your journey with confidence and practical knowledge you can apply from day one.

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