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Revolutionizing Finance: Mastering Blockchain Foundations

Starweaver via Coursera

Overview

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The financial landscape is evolving and blockchain technology is disrupting finance like never before. Do you know, as per PWC, by 2030, the global blockchain market is expected to reach $1.76 trillion fueled by innovation in financial, marketing and customer engagement industries1. A 2022 Deloitte Global Blockchain Survey found that over 60% of financial institutions are actively investing in blockchain solutions, highlighting its increasing importance in the industry2. If you’re in finance, banking, trading, or fintech, understanding blockchain is no longer optional—it’s essential. This course is designed to help you bridge that gap and harness blockchain's potential to revolutionize finance. This course goes beyond theory guiding you through blockchain fundamentals to hands-on implementation with real-world financial applications. Whether you’re a trader, finance professional, or entrepreneur, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply blockchain in your industry. This course is tailored for finance professionals, traders, investors, and business leaders who are eager to explore how blockchain is transforming financial systems. It is also ideal for technology enthusiasts and fintech innovators looking to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized technologies. Whether you're working in banking, investing, or running a startup, this course offers the tools and knowledge to stay ahead in a blockchain-powered future. No prior experience with blockchain is necessary—this course is designed to guide beginners through to advanced understanding. However, learners will benefit from a basic grasp of finance concepts such as transactions and investment, as well as general comfort with using digital tools and platforms. A strong curiosity about blockchain’s potential and a desire to understand its role in innovation will enhance the learning experience. By the end of the course, learners will be able to clearly define key blockchain principles and understand how decentralized systems apply in financial contexts. They will analyze blockchain's growing influence on banking, payments, trading, and decentralized finance. Most importantly, learners will gain hands-on experience developing smart contracts in Solidity and applying blockchain tools like Bitcoin and Hyperledger to solve real-world financial challenges.

Syllabus

  • Revolutionizing Finance: Mastering Blockchain Foundations
    • In this course, you’ll explore the transformative power of blockchain in finance through real-world applications. Through hands-on experience with Bitcoin, Ethereum, smart contracts, and decentralized finance tools, you’ll learn to build secure financial solutions, streamline transactions, and apply blockchain to payments, trading, and banking. You’ll also develop and deploy smart contracts, understand digital ledgers, and harness blockchain's potential to drive innovation and efficiency in the financial industry.

Taught by

Aseem Singhal and Starweaver Instructor Team

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