Essential Blockchain Knowledge
Master the fundamental concepts that form the bedrock of blockchain technology. These 6 comprehensive lessons will prepare you for advanced study in our comprehensive 2-year program.
🔍 The Mystery of the Digital Ledger
Why Bitcoin was invented and the problem it solves. Learn about Satoshi Nakamoto, the double-spending problem, and sound money.
🍕 From Pizza to Digital Gold
Bitcoin's journey from $0.0041 to store of value. Explore price history, time preference, and the Cantillon Effect.
🔐 Keys & Wallets
Your keys, your Bitcoin. Master private keys, seed phrases, and self-custody. Learn about property rights and financial sovereignty.
💸 Transactions & UTXOs
How Bitcoin actually moves. Understand the UTXO model, transaction fees, confirmations, and final settlement.
⛏️ Mining & Proof-of-Work
The engine of consensus. Learn about difficulty adjustment, halvings, and unforgeable costliness.
⚡ Bitcoin Layer 2 & Citrea
Scaling Bitcoin for billions. Explore Lightning Network, ZK-rollups, and permissionless innovation.
Foundation Assessment
Complete the foundation assessment to demonstrate your understanding and unlock access to Year 1 curriculum.
Foundation Quiz
Test your knowledge of blockchain fundamentals, cryptocurrency concepts, and DeFi basics. This assessment covers all 6 pre-course lessons and must be completed with 80% or higher to proceed.
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