Dates and location
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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This course explains one of the most important cryptocurrency networks, Ethereum, and how it is poised to lead the charge for decentralized finance (DeFi). In this course, you will examine the origins and purpose of Ethereum. You will compare how Ethereum's purpose is different from Bitcoin as a digital currency because Ethereum allows the use of Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications (Dapps). Expect to gain an understanding of how the supply and demand fundamentals of Ethereum are unique. After taking this course, you will have a greater appreciation for the Ethereum network.
This course includes a quiz that you can attempt multiple times. To ensure that your understanding of the material is accurately assessed, the correct answers will not be shown after each attempt.
Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the difference between Ethereum and Ether.
- Differentiate between proof of work and proof of stake.
- Learn about the purpose and background of Ethereum.
- Understand how Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications (Dapps) work.
- Be able to explain how the concept of Gas works in Ethereum.
Who Will Benefit
Anyone who want to learn more about how Ethereum fits into the exciting new field of Decentralized Finance (DeFi).
Disclaimer
Most of CPA Ontario's 450+ on-demand courses are compatible with the mobile app. Unfortunately, this on demand course is not compatible. For the best learning experience, we suggest you use your computer.
How to Access the Course
To access your course, visit the CPA Ontario Blackboard site and sign in using the same username and password used for the Registration Portal.
Important: Course access begins on the date of purchase and remains available for the Access Time specified for the course under Dates and Location. Please review the access time before purchasing. Note that it may take up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear in Blackboard.
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Speaker(s)
Andrew Loo received his MBA from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and his BA in Economics from the University of British Columbia. Prior to joining CFI, Andrew worked in financial services for over 20 years in retail, commercial and investment banking roles. Managing Director at Nomura Securities in Hong Kong, he was responsible for managing relationships with the key Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds and other investors, as well as spearheading the firm’s sales efforts into the People’s Republic of China as Chairman of the China Operating Committee.