UC Berkeley
Explore the world of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology through this comprehensive two-course program developed by Blockchain at Berkeley and UC Berkeley's Computer Science department. Covers both technical and non-technical perspectives on distributed ledger technology.
Duration
12 weeks
Level
Beginner
Deadline
No Deadline
No prior blockchain or programming experience is required. The program is accessible to anyone regardless of professional background. Basic computer literacy is sufficient.
Bitcoin Protocol — Consensus, Mining, and Network Security
Cryptographic Foundations — Hash Functions, Digital Signatures, and Merkle Trees
Smart Contracts and the Ethereum Platform
Decentralized Applications (DApps) and Token Economics
Enterprise Blockchain — HyperLedger, Ripple, and Tendermint
Blockchain Regulation, Governance, and Future Trends
The University of California, Berkeley is a top-ranked public research university with a premier Computer Science department. Blockchain at Berkeley is one of the world's leading student-run blockchain organizations.
Founded
1868
Location
Berkeley, California, USA
Recognition
QS World Ranking #10 (2026)
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