Specialization Overview

Course 1 Welcome from FedEx

Instructor Introduction

Module 1 Overview

The Internet of Information

In Search of the Trust Protocol

What is Blockchain?

Practitioner Perspective: Andreas Wallendahl Head of Strategic Initiatives at ConsenSys

Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter Executive VP and CIO FedEx

Achieving Trust in the Digital Age

How Blockchain Works

Recap of Module 1

The Internet of Information

In Search of the Trust Protocol

What is Blockchain?

Achieving Trust in the Digital Age

How Blockchain Works

Blockchain Demo

Review of Module 1

The Internet of Information

In Search of the Trust Protocol / What is Blockchain

Achieving Trust in the Digital Age

How Blockchain Works

The Second Era of the Internet

Steps of a Blockchain Transaction

Your Goals for this Course

Limitations of the Internet

Explain Blockchain to a Friend or Family Member

Evolution of Blockchain to 2022

Module 2 Overview

Intro to Blockchain Design Principles

Principle 1: Networked Integrity

Principle 2: Distributed Power

Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter Executive VP and CIO FedEx

Principle 3: Value as Incentive

Principle 4: Security

Principle 5: Privacy

Principle 6: Rights Preserved

Principle 7: Inclusion

Practitioner Perspective: Julie Maupin Director of Social Impact & Regulatory Affairs at IOTA Foundation

Recap of Module 2

Principle 1: Networked Integrity

Principle 2: Distributed Power

Principle 3: Value as Incentive

Principle 4: Security

Principle 5: Privacy

Principle 6: Rights Preserved

Principle 7: Inclusion

Review of Module 2

Principle 1: Networked Integrity

Principle 2: Distributed Power

Principle 3: Value as Incentive

Principle 4: Security

Privacy Rights and Inclusion

Blockchain Design Principles

Module 3 Overview

Cryptocurrencies

Protocol Tokens

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

Stablecoins

Securities Tokens

Governance Tokens

Exchange Tokens

Natural Asset Tokens

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Module 3 Recap

Digital Wallets (Optional)

Cryptocurrencies

Protocol Tokens

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

Stablecoins

Securities Tokens

Governance Tokens

Exchange Tokens

Natural Asset Tokens

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Review of Digital Assets

Digital Wallets (Optional)

Cryptocurrencies Protocol Tokens and NFTs

Stablecoins Securities Tokens and Governance Tokens

Exchange Tokens Natural Asset Tokens and CBDCs

Digital Assets

Digital Assets

Module 4 Overview

What Are Smart Contracts?

Practitioner Perspective - Rolf Hoefer: Smart Contracts

Smart Contract Phases

Smart vs. Traditional Contracts

Smart Contracts and Law

Practitioner Perspective - Andreas Wallendahl: Smart Contracts

Smart Contract Application Areas

Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter Executive VP and CIO FedEx

Smart Contract Strategies & Best Practices for the Organization

Recap of Module 4

Smart Contracts

Smart vs. Traditional Contracts

Smart Contract Application Areas

Review of Smart Contracts

What Are Smart Contracts?

Smart Contract Phases

Smart vs. Traditional Contracts

Smart Contracts and Law

Smart Contracts

How smart are smart contracts?

Leveraging Smart Contracts

Module 5 Overview

The Benefits of Shared Knowledge

How Much is Too Much Transparency

Centralized vs. Distributed Ledgers

Public vs. Private Ledgers

Practitioner Perspective: Rolf Hoefer Keyless Technologies

Practitioner Perspective: Andreas Wallendahl Head of Strategic Initiatives at ConsenSys

Transparency as a Strategic Risk

Transparency as a Strategic Asset

Usage of Multiple IDs

Zero Knowledge Proofs

Implementation in Public vs. Private Blockchains

Recap of Module 5

Intro to Transparency

Public vs. Private Ledgers

Approaches to Privacy in Blockchains

Review of Module 5

Intro to Transparency

Public vs. Private Ledgers

Transparency as a Risk and Asset

Approaches to Privacy in Blockchains

Public and Private Ledgers

Transparency as a Risk and an Asset

Module 6 Overview

Overcoming Showstoppers

Challenge 1: The Technology is Not Ready for Prime Time

Challenge 2: The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable

Challenge 3: Governments Will Stifle or Twist It

Practitioner Perspective: Oleg Fomenko Co-Founder at Sweatcoin

Practitioner Perspective: Will Harborne Director of Operations at Ethfinex

Challenge 4: Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It

Challenge 5: The Incentives are Inadequate

Challenge 6: Blockchain is a Job Killer

Challenge 7: Governing the Protocols

Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter Executive VP and CIO FedEx

Challenge 8: Distributed Autonomous Agents

Challenge 9: Privacy

Challenge 10: Criminals Will Use It

Reasons Blockchain Will Fail or Implementation Challenges?

The Technology is Not Ready For Prime Time

The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable

Governments Will Stifle or Twist It

Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It

The Incentives are Inadequate

Blockchain is a Job Killer

Governing the Protocols

Distributed Autonomous Agents

Privacy

Criminals Will Use It

Blockchain Implementation Challenges

The Technology is Not Ready For Prime Time

The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable

Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It

The Incentives are Inadequate

Blockchain is a Job Killer

Governing the Protocols

Distributed Autonomous Agents

Privacy

Criminals Will Use It

Blockchain Implementation Challenges

Blockchain Implementation Challenges