Introduction to the characteristics and functions of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance at an entry-level level.
An elementary introduction to blockchain technology, block content, mining, cryptocurrencies in general, how bitcoin works, ethereum as a decentralized finance platform
1. describe the functioning of basic cryptocurrencies
2. evaluate the profitability of mining as a blockchain maintenance process
3. compare the concepts of proof of work and proof of stake (PoW and PoS), i.e. Bitcoin and Ethereum
4. critically assess the advantages and disadvantages of decentralized finance based on blockchain technology
