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Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies: an online course in 20 short lessons with quizzes and a final certificate, on Unicorn Academy.

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  1. Beyond bitcoin

    After bitcoin, thousands of other cryptocurrencies were created. Some copy its model with small variations, others use the blockchain to do …

  2. Ethereum and smart contracts

    Ethereum is a blockchain launched on 30 July 2015. Its cryptocurrency is called ether. Unlike bitcoin, it is designed to run programs.…

  3. Proof of stake

    On 15 September 2022 Ethereum switched from proof of work to proof of stake, with an upgrade called the Merge. According to the Ethereum Fou…

Cryptocurrencies: 45 questions and answers ›

Course programme

Module 1 · The basics

  1. Beyond bitcoin
  2. Ethereum and smart contracts
  3. Proof of stake
  4. Tokens
  5. Stablecoins

Module 2 · The ecosystem

  1. Decentralised finance
  2. Decentralised exchanges
  3. NFTs
  4. Layer 2 and scalability
  5. Bridges and oracles

Module 3 · Assessing a project

  1. Tokenomics
  2. Whitepaper, team and code
  3. Market capitalisation and fully diluted value
  4. Token sales and airdrops
  5. Staking and returns

Module 4 · Risks and rules

  1. The collapse of Terra
  2. The risks of smart contracts
  3. Typical scams
  4. The rules in Europe and worldwide
  5. A prudent approach

The first lessons of every course are available right away, with no sign-up. The final lessons and the certificate are unlocked with an in-app purchase, for a single course or for all courses together. An Apple or Google account is optional and only used to restore your progress on another device.

Frequently asked questions

Can a beginner learn finance with an app?

Yes. The courses start from the basic concepts, explain every term when it first appears and end each lesson with three questions.

How long does a course take?

Each course has 20 lessons of a few minutes each: it can be completed in a few hours, at your own pace.

Which languages are the courses in?

Available in 16 languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Korean, Turkish, Indonesian, Arabic, Vietnamese and Polish.

Are the courses financial advice?

Unicorn Academy is education: it does not provide financial advice or invite you to buy financial instruments. Investing involves the risk of losing your capital.

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