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课程名称:加密货币与区块链:数字货币导论 课程概述:本课程旨在帮助个人和组织学习如何在加密货币投资中导航,了解加密货币是什么及其作为一种创新有效货币的方法。由杰西卡·瓦赫特教授和莎拉·哈默教授带领,学员将建立理解加密货币和区块链的框架。课程内容包括货币的定义、数字签名和区块链技术的基础分析,以及现代投资组合中加密货币的风险评估。课程结束时,学员将深刻理解加密货币的实际情况、区块链技术的复杂性以及将加密货币纳入投资计划的有效策略。无先决条件,但推荐选修沃顿商学院的“金融科技:基础、支付与法规”。 课程大纲: 模块 1:加密货币简介 - 介绍比特币及其作为货币受欢迎的原因,讨论交易方法和货币定义,分析推动现金替代方法的集中过渡中介的作用,明确加密货币为何作为现金替代使用。 模块 2:比特币的规则与结构 - 分析去中心化货币成功所需解决的问题,学习比特币如何利用密码学和区块链技术应对挑战,探索数字签名、区块链和工作量证明在比特币稳定性中的重要性。 模块 3:加密货币作为资产类别 - 考察加密货币作为资产类别的地位,分析比特币的风险与收益,学习资本资产定价模型与现代投资组合理论的关键概念,并计算比特币的Beta和Alpha值,以优化投资组合。 模块 4:区块链生态系统 - 探索区块链生态系统及其在各行业的多种应用案例,深入理解区块链的基本属性,比较工作量证明与权益证明,分析区块链在商业、游戏及投资中的不同应用。 通过本课程,学员将获得区块链及加密货币的全景视角,以应对未来的投资与社会发展挑战。
Name:Module 1: Introduction to Cryptocurrency
Description:In this module, you’ll define Bitcoin and understand its popularity as a currency. You’ll discuss the methodology behind transacting with Bitcoin, and gain a deep understanding of the definition of currency and the critical importance of a shared common belief behind a unit of currency. You’ll also analyze the growth of centralized intermediaries that facilitate dollar transactions using cash-alternative methodologies and their role in currency. By the end of this module, you’ll have a more clearly defined understanding of why cryptocurrency and bitcoin is used as a cash-alternative method, and how Bitcoin derives its potential value in the current market.
Name:Module 2: Rules and Structure of Bitcoin
Description:This module was designed to analyze the problems that a decentralized currency must solve in order to be successful, and how Bitcoin meets these challenges using cryptology and blockchain technology. After identifying the philosophy of identity behind the concept of property rights, you'll learn how Bitcoin utilizes digital signatures in their transactions to ensure privacy for individuals. Then, you’ll examine how blockchain technology employs Hash Functions to detect tampering attempts. Finally, you’ll explore the creation and concept of Distributed Consensus Protocol and how Proof of Work incentivizes honest trading and stable currency creation. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to identify the importance of digital signatures, Blockchain, and Proof of Work in the stability of Bitcoin as a currency.
Name:Module 3: Cryptocurrency as an Asset Class
Description:In this module, you’ll examine Cryptocurrency as an asset class, and delve deeper into whether Cryptocurrency has a place in individual investment portfolios. Through examining the theory and data perspective of traditional finance, you’ll understand the risks and returns on Bitcoin and its place in a more stable and predictable portfolio. You’ll also learn about the Capital Asset Pricing Model, and key concepts of Modern Portfolio Theory such as Tangency Portfolio and the Sharpe Ratio. Through calculating and specifying both Beta and Alpha of Bitcoins, you’ll be able to accurately measure the systematic risk the investor takes in creating a portfolio with Bitcoin. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to estimate and analyze the values of Beta and Alpha in Cryptocurrency, and effectively optimize utility in incorporating Cryptocurrency as an asset for your portfolio.
Name:Module 4: The Blockchain Ecosystem
Description:In this module, you’ll explore the Blockchain Ecosystem and the numerous use cases for Blockchain in different industries. Through examination of the key attributes of Blockchain, you’ll discover how Blockchain is built. You’ll also learn about the difference between Proof of Work and Proof of Stake, and the two interoperabilities of Blockchain. Through analyzing the different types of crypto finance, you’ll explore the different use cases of Blockchain in business, gaming, and investing. By the end of this module, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of Blockchain, be able to utilize Blockchain in many different contexts, and assess how Blockchain will affect both business and society in the future.
What is Cryptocurrency and how is it an innovative and effective method of currency? This course was designed for individuals and organizations who want to learn how to navigate investment in cryptocurrencies. Professors Jessica Wachter and Sarah Hammer will guide you through developing a framework for understanding both Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. You’ll learn how to define a currency, analyze the foundations of digital signatures and blockchain technology in cryptocurrency, and accurately assess the risks of cryptocurrency in a modern investment portfolio. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of the realities of Cryptocurrency, the intricacies of Blockchain technology, and an effective strategy for incorporating Cryptocurrency into your investment plans. No prerequisites are required, although "Fintech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations" from Wharton's Fintech Specialization is recommended.