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Lynda.Blockchain.Basics-XQZT
Title: Blockchain Basics
Publisher: Lynda
Iso Size: 313M (327000064 B)
Files: 7F
Date: 07/18/2017
Course #: 574704
Type: Big Data
Published: 7/14/2017
Modified: N/A
URL: www.lynda.com/Data-Science-tutorials/Blockchain-Basics/574704-2.html
Author: Jonathan Reichental
Duration: 57m 13s
Skill: Beginner
Exercise: [ ]
Installation:
Unpack that shit, mount that shit, run that shit
Notes:
We're on the precipice of a radical and disruptive new way of
conducting all manner of transactions over the Internet. While
still in its infancy, blockchain technology demands
attention. In this introductory-level course, learn what
blockchain is and what it might mean to you. Jonathan
Reichental—named one of the world's top 100 CIOs in
2017—dives into blockchain technology from a conceptual
perspective. The course is primarily non-technical by design,
intended for those working in business leadership positions, data
science, and IT management.eeJonathan begins by describing some of
the current challenges with the Internet, including existing
risks and security problems such as identity management. Next, he
describes how traditional online databases function, so that you
have a basis for how the blockchain redesigns this function. He
then describes how the blockchain becomes a potential solution for
many of the existing limitations of online databases. Since the
blockchain has its genesis in Bitcoin—the digital
currency—he provides some background on that too. He also
discusses how blockchain technology actually offers new
capabilities beyond simply solving old problems. To wrap up the
course, Jonathan shares steps you can take in your
organization to understand the implications of the