Tales From The Crypto: Beginners' Guide To Cryptocurrency

A Total Beginners' Look at Investing in Cryptocurrency.

What you'll learn

Students will better understand how cryptocurrency work.

Students will comprehend proponents' and detractors' perspectives on crypto as investment options.

Students will learn about how to keep cryptocurrencies safe.

Students will learn how Bitcoin and Ethereum differ.

Students will learn how to invest in cryptocurrencies and what to look for.

Requirements

No requirements needed.

Description

Cryptocurrency. Blockchain Technology. Decentralized Payments… Huh?!To the average person, these words may as well be babble from a baby. or the ramblings of a madman. But to investors who believe in these opportunities, they are part of everyday lingo. Welcome to the 21st Century, where traditional ideas about money, valuables, and wealth have changed… yet remain very much the same.In this class, we will explain to complete novices what exactly cryptocurrency is, how it is used, why people invest in it, and how to do so yourself. We will explore the dueling perspectives on whether cryptocurrency is a viable investment option or a temporary scam waiting to implode. Additionally, we will explore how to keep crypto safe, the difference between BitCoin and Ethereum, and what to look for when choosing a cryptocurrency to invest in. We will also address the question of whether cryptocurrency is a Ponzi scheme.if you are new to the world of cryptocurrency and want to understand the basics of how it functions and why people have embraced it, you've come to the right place. By the end of this class, you'll have fundamental knowledge about the world of cryptocurrency, so you can decide for yourself if you believe it has any merit or not. *FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS.*(WE DO NOT OFFER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OR ADVICE; THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPTS. IF YOU ARE ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH CRYPTO INVESTMENT, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FIND A MORE ADVANCED CLASS.)

Overview

Section 1: Tales From the Crypto: Beginner's Guide to Investing in Cryptocurrency

Lecture 1 Introduction to Crypto and Blockchain

Lecture 2 Does Crypto Have Any Real Value?

Lecture 3 What Are Consensus Mechanisms?

Lecture 4 Why Has Crypto Become So Popular?

Lecture 5 Is Crypto a Speculative Investment?

Lecture 6 True Value vs. Perceived Value

Lecture 7 Hype and the DogeCoin Debacle

Lecture 8 Is Cryptocurrency a Ponzi Scheme?

Lecture 9 Critiques and Concerns

Lecture 10 Proponent's Perspectives

Lecture 11 How Do I Invest?

Lecture 12 Safety and Security

Lecture 13 Comparing Bitcoin and Ethereum

Lecture 14 Before You Buy!

Lecture 15 Closing Comments

People who have no understanding of cryptocurrency and want a basic explanation of how it all works.