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Overview

This course will give you an introduction to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum and decentralised finance (DeFi). The course begins with a brief history of money before outlining the underlying cryptocurrency principles of blockchains. Ethereum and smart contracts are introduced, which form the basis of DeFi applications such as … For more content click the Read More button below.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: FINS1612/FINS2618; OR {enrolled in Business Analytics Major (COMMJ1) and completed [COMM1180 or FINS1613 or (COMM1140 and ECON1102)]}

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fees

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