This course will introduce fundamental concepts and a high-level overview of the burgeoning blockchain and cryptocurrency space. The course will begin by providing a background in fundamental concepts in Computer Science such as in cryptography, distributed systems, and data structures. It will then move on to an in-depth overview of blockchain, the history of Bitcoin and the proliferation of new consensus models, ICOs, smart contracts, and more. Industry guest speakers will share their perspectives.
Division: Finance

Corequisite

Must be enrolled in the following Courses

Fall 2024


B8462 - 001

Spring 2024


B8462 - 001

Fall 2023


B8462 - 001