Lesson 2

Blockchain Technology

Lecturer

Max Krupyshev

Max is the CEO of CoinsPaid. His journey in crypto began in 2013 when he co-founded the Bitcoin Foundation in Ukraine, pioneering efforts to promote cryptocurrency adoption in the country. Max has experience in various blockchain projects, including mining, payment processing, and wallet development. He served as the Product Owner at CEX.IO, a global cryptocurrency ecosystem, before becoming the CEO of CoinsPaid in 2019. Max has won several recent industry awards, including “PayTech Leadership – Founder” at the PayTech Awards and “Best Visionary CEO in Crypto Payments” by Global Brands Magazine.

Duration

10 min 20 sec

In this lesson, you’ll learn about blockchain technology and why everyone keeps talking about it in revolutionary terms. Starting with a simple analogy, we’ll break down blockchains, what makes them different from traditional databases, and why decentralization matters. You’ll learn about core concepts like blocks, hashes, consensus mechanisms, and immutability, all explained in a beginner-friendly way.

We’ll cover the history of blockchain, from early cryptographic ideas in the 1990s to the invention of Bitcoin and Ethereum. See the scope of blockchain’s wide-ranging applications beyond currency, including smart contracts, supply chain management, healthcare, and more.

Lesson 3

Cryptocurrencies

Duration: 7 min 42 sec

Since you already know the basics, let's discuss crypto! Learn about coins and tokens as well as their role in business and finance.

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Lesson 4

Cryptocurrency Transactions

Duration: 14 min 57 sec

We know what crypto is, but how do payments actually work? Find out what happens under the hood when you send or receive a crypto transaction.

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Lesson 5

Volatility in Crypto

Duration: 13 min 31 sec

Why do crypto prices rise and fall so dramatically? Let's explore the concept of volatility in the crypto market – what causes it, how it affects users and businesses, and how to manage it.

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