Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies

1. Introduction to Cryptocurrency

⏱ Duration: 33 minutes

• Define Bitcoin and its emergence as a digital currency.

• Discuss the methodology behind Bitcoin transactions.

• Understand the concept of currency and the importance of shared belief in its value.

• Analyze the role of centralized intermediaries in facilitating transactions. 

2. Rules and Structure of Bitcoin

⏱ Duration: 1 hour

• Examine the challenges faced by decentralized currencies.

• Learn how Bitcoin uses digital signatures for transaction privacy.

• Understand blockchain technology and its role in ensuring data integrity.

• Explore distributed consensus protocols and the concept of Proof of Work. 

3. Cryptocurrency as an Asset Class

⏱ Duration: 56 minutes

• Assess the risks and returns of incorporating cryptocurrencies into investment portfolios.

• Apply Modern Portfolio Theory concepts such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model, Tangency Portfolio, and Sharpe Ratio.

• Calculate Beta and Alpha values for Bitcoin to measure systematic risk 

4. The Blockchain Ecosystem

⏱ Duration: 1 hour

• Explore the various use cases of blockchain technology across industries.

• Differentiate between Proof of Work and Proof of Stake mechanisms.

• Analyze the interoperability of blockchain systems.

• Investigate applications of blockchain in business, gaming, and investing. 

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