Welcome to the next step in your crypto education journey. In this course, we turn our focus from the blockchain technology itself to the cryptocurrencies that run on these networks. By the end of this course, that mysterious world of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of other coins will start to make sense. You’ll learn what cryptocurrencies are, why they exist, and how people use them in the real world. We’ll keep things simple and practical, building on what you learned about blockchain in Course 1 without overwhelming jargon.
In this course, we’ll demystify two of the buzziest concepts in crypto and tech: Web3 and the Metaverse. By now, you’ve learned about blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the power of decentralization in Courses 1–3. Now we’ll build on that foundation to explore how those ideas are transforming the internet and virtual worlds. What do Web3 and metaverse actually mean, and why do they matter? By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear, beginner-friendly understanding of these concepts and how you can start exploring them.
Welcome to Decentralization, the third step in your crypto learning journey. In this course, you’ll learn why decentralization is one of the most important ideas in crypto the very reason Bitcoin was born and how it shapes everything from money to organizations.