C3. Understanding Crypto Tokens Course Overview

This course will help you establish a general understanding of the nature of the most popular crypto tokens; including Nano, Ontology, ICON, Binance Coin, Qtum, Ethereum Classic, Zcash, Bitcoin Gold, IOTA, and Populous.

What is the difference between crypto coins and tokens?

Crypto coins are the native asset of a Blockchain like Bitcoin or Ethereum, whereas crypto tokens are created by platforms and applications that are built on top of an existing Blockchain.

A Blockchain can only have one native asset, or coin, whereas it can have hundreds of tokens built on top of it.

Tokens are digital assets defined by a project or smart contract and built on a specific blockchain and often used for trading. Tokens can be classified as Utility Tokens or Security Tokens. Utility Tokens are also called consumer or incentive token.

Created through an initial coin offering, (ICO) crypto tokens are often used to raise funds for crowd sales.

Crypto tokens can represent an investor's stake in the company or they can serve an economic purpose, just like legal tender. This means token holders can use them to make purchases or they can trade tokens just like other securities to make a profit.

The Understanding Crypto Tokens course will start you on the path to mastering crypto token knowledge.

Cryptocurrency can gain value on exchange platforms. It increases in value based on supply and demand. The supply of a cryptocurrency depends on how many new coins are being mined and how many current owners want to sell their coins.

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This course includes unlimited access, 10 modules, 83 lessons, 2 practice quizzes, a final exam, certificate of competency, and awards 3.5 CEUs.

Lessons are available as audio podcasts with transcripts. The course is accessible via mobile and most other device types and learning components can be downloaded for offline studying.

The Understanding Crypto Tokens course helps lay the foundation for other courses in the Cryptocurrency Core Competencies series.

Included Bonuses: an audiobook, and a companion eBook, can be downloaded which covers the entire course.

Support is available if you have any questions or need assistance.

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C3. Modules Overview

C3M1. Understanding Nano

This module explores the fundamentals of Nano (XNO).

The lessons provide knowledge of transactions and technologies on the Nano database; RaiBlocks (XRB), XNO, Kha with Stroke (Ӿ), and the Cyrillic letter Kha (Х); block-lattice data structure; Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG); consensus mechanism; transaction expense; Open Representative Voting (ORV); Validators; security and stability; network and transaction speed; intrinsic value of Nano; crypto faucets; Nano mining; and block-lattice architecture.

C3M2. Understanding Ontology

In this module you will learn about Ontology (ONT) and associated technologies.

You will gain knowledge about the Ontology Distributed Infrastructure and industry-specific modules; OnChain and Distributed Network Architecture (DNA); Decentralized Identity and Data; Da HongFei, Erik Zhang, Jun Li and Andy Ji; security token offering (STO); ONT and ONG Dual Coin System; Ontology (ONT) Trust Ecosystem; cross-chain dApps and interoperability; inner workings of Ontology; and the Ontology Multi-Virtual Machine. 

C3M3. Understanding ICON

This module covers general knowledge of the ICON network.

In these lessons, you will learn about ICON communities; ICX token; Icon Foundation; independent blockchains framework; Blockchain Transmission Protocol (BTP); connectivity and interoperability; initial coin offering (ICO); IRC16 proprietary token; tokenized securities and assets; blockchain databases; Decentralized Exchange (DEX); and ICON Components.

 C3M4. Understanding Binance Coin

This module covers the fundamentals of Binance Coin.

You will gain knowledge about BNB tokens and Binance chain; Binance Exchange; utility token; ERC 20 standard; Binance repurchases; Binance ICO; Binance infrastructure; distribution of tokens; Binance Coin Burning; BNB market value; Auto-Burn formula; Binance Coin Implementations; Binance Launchpad program; Binance Smart Chain (BSC); and Proof of Staked Authority (PoSA).

C3M5. Understanding Qtum

This module presents an overview and key details about Qtum.

You will gain an understanding about Unspent Transaction Output model (UTXO); Patrick Dai, Jordan Earls, and Neil Mahl; proof of stake verification; store of value and programmable flexibility; Smart contracts; un-mineable Proof of Stake (PoS) model; Qtum Integration; Account Model; Account Abstraction Layer (AAL); Decentralized Governance Protocol (DGP); Qtum blocks; Qtum developments; and the Qtum x86 Virtual Machine.

C3M6. Understanding Ethereum Classic

This module will help you understand Ethereum Classic (ETC).

Lessons explore and explain smart contracts; agreement execution automation; decentralized autonomous organization (DAO); permission-less network; decentralized autonomous corporation (DAC); Ethereum Classic vs. Ethereum; ETC token circulation and supply; decentralized applications (dApps); decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols; Enterprise Ethereum Alliance; ETC market rank; self-executing smart contracts; ETC vs. ETH Investing; speculative digital asset; Futures trading; and Cryptocurrency Market Capitalization. 

C3M7. Understanding Zcash

This module examines features and functionality of the Zcash token.

You will gain knowledge about the development of Zcash (ZEC) and the Zcash Company; Zerocoin (Electric Coin Company); Matthew Green, Zooko Wilcox, and other founding scientists; Zerocash; security protocols and hashing algorithms; private transactors; zk-SNARK; altcoins; zero-knowledge proof protocol; Hashing; witness (secret parameter); ZCash vs. Bitcoin; security and anonymity; Equihash; Cryptography Hash Functions; Zcash Mining; application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC); proof-of-work algorithm; ZCash Coin Supply; and the Generalized Birthday Problem. 

C3M8. Understanding Bitcoin Gold

This module explores the creation and development of the Bitcoin Gold (BTG) platform.

Lessons highlight technologies and functionality of the Bitcoin Gold blockchain; the disabling of ASICs for mining; Hang Yin and community; Bitcoin Gold Mining; Graphic Processing Units; Nvidia; Field Programmable Gate Arrays; GPU mining rewards; hard fork split; Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV (BSV); anonymity of wallet addresses and transaction details; free and open-source; Equihash-BTG; DDoS attack; BTG post-mine; Bittrex and Coinbase; BTG on exchanges; digital wallet services; Simplified Payment Verification (SPV); BTG Roadmap 2021; Phala Network; Phat Contracts; and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE).  

C3M9. Understanding IOTA

This module covers the IOTA blockchain network and MIOTA token.

You will learn about the IOTA Distributed Ledger Technology; security and data accuracy; MIOTA; IOTA Foundation; Trusted Blockchain Applications; Sergey Ivancheglo and David Sønstebø; Internet of Things; network speeds, scalability, and centralization of mining; Jinn project; IOTA’s Tangle; Decentralized Acyclic Graph; Ternary vs. Binary; Initial Coin Offerings; profit-sharing tokens; utility tokens; IOTA phishing attack; Curl hash function; MIT's Digital Currency Initiative; the Coordinator, Coordicide, and IOTA 2.0; and IOTA’s market capitalization. 

C3M10. Understanding Populous

This module discusses features of the Populous network and tokens.

Lessons provide you with knowledge about the Populous World peer-to-peer (P2P) invoicing platform; transactors: invoice buyers and invoice sellers; invoice financing and credit scoring; invoice discounting; small and medium enterprises (SMEs); smart contract automation; credit risks analytical engine; XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language); Altman Z-Score; financial statements and credit rating system; buyer and seller invoice transactions; KYC Check (KYC); legal requirements; transaction automatic execution; auction-based invoicing; invoice bidding; Populous Platform Modules; Interplanetary File System (IPFS); Evaluating Invoice Sellers; verification, acceptance, and refusal of bids; Pokens, PPT tokens, and Populous XBRL Token (PXT); Liquidity pools; SWOT analysis; ERC20 token and standard; Securitization; Global Invoice Market; Populous ICO; Stephen Williams; and Olympus Research.

Quick Links: Global Standards - Program Introduction - Curriculum Overview - Goals, Objectives & Learning Outcomes - Quiz Overview - Testimonials - Support - Affiliate Program

Course Overviews: 1. History of Cryptocurrencies - 2. Understanding Crypto Coins - 3. Understanding Crypto Tokens - 4. Guide to Cryptocurrencies - 5. Buying & Selling Cryptocurrencies - 6. Cryptocurrency Markets - 7. Crypto Payment Networks - 8. How Cryptocurrencies Work - 9. Cryptocurrency Regulation - 10. Cryptocurrency Security - 11. Crypto Fundamental Analysis - 12. Crypto Technical Analysis

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