Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services

As the Internet was the first digital medium for information, blockchain is the first native digital medium for value . Blockchain is poised to transform the economy and society at large—redefining the ways we transact online, share ideas, and manage workflows. The financial services sector is a key lever in such transformations. This four-course specialization introduces learners to the world of blockchain technology for financial services—including what blockchain is, how it works, and why it is revolutionary. Students learn about various categories of cryptoassets and the ways they can be transacted on a blockchain. They learn how blockchain is transforming the economy and society at large—redefining workflows, global payments, and prosperity. As an outcome of this specialization, students produce a Strategic Action Plan wherein they identify and evaluate a promising application of blockchain technology within the financial services industry. The Specialization is taught by Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott, globally-recognized authorities on innovation and technology and authors of the best-selling book, “Blockchain Revolution.” It also includes various industry experts and practitioners who will share their experiences within the blockchain ecosystem

• Understand seven design principles for blockchain technology
• Explain key blockchain terms including miner, hash, nonce, consensus, and smart contracts
• Identify top implementation challenges for blockchain
• Analyze blockchain applications in financial services

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities