Free Self-Paced Course

Blockchain Cryptocurrency

10 Weeks · 295 Pages · Computer Science — Distributed Systems & Cryptography

This free, self-paced course provides a structured 10-week syllabus for learning Blockchain & Crypto. Each module builds on the previous one, guiding you from foundational concepts through advanced topics with 295 pages of in-depth reading material. All content is drawn from our comprehensive Blockchain & Crypto textbook, organized into a clear weekly schedule that you can follow at your own pace.

Modules

295

Pages

Self-Paced

Free

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Weekly Syllabus

1 Front Matter

2 Part I: Foundations — What Is This and Why Does It Exist?

3 Part II: Bitcoin — The Original Protocol

4 Part III: Ethereum and Smart Contracts

5 Part IV: The Broader Blockchain Landscape

6 Part V: Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

7 Part VI: Tokens, NFTs, and Digital Ownership

8 Part VII: Regulation, Law, and Society

9 Part VIII: Building and Analyzing

10 Part IX: The Frontier and the Big Questions

How to Use This Syllabus

Read at your own pace. Each module is designed for roughly one week of study, but there are no deadlines. Spend as much time as you need on each topic.
Follow in order or jump around. The modules are arranged sequentially for a structured learning path, but feel free to skip to any topic that interests you most.
No sign-up needed. Every page in this syllabus links directly to free, open-access content. Just click a topic and start reading immediately.

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