What You Will Learn!
- Understand the history and properties of money, and how Bitcoin represents "hard money" compared to traditional "easy money" issued by central authorities.
- Learn the technical fundamentals of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and smart contracts, including how they work and the problems they aim to solve.
- Explain the economics of Bitcoin, including its fixed supply, the community that maintains its network and its emergence as a potential unseizable global asset.
- Examine Bitcoin's market cycles, covering boom and bust phases, hype cycle effects, and potential boosts from events like ETF approvals.
- Categorize and compare different types of cryptoassets like payment rails, Layer 1 blockchains, DeFi, NFTs, and Bitcoin itself.
- Identify major risks of crypto investing like exchange failures, price volatility, and the importance of building a critical mass of believers.
- Learn to make informed investment decisions in the crypto space based on understanding the technology fundamentals and market cycles.
Description
Warren Buffet advises against investing in what you don't understand. This course offers essential knowledge for those considering Bitcoin or cryptocurrency investments, catering to both experienced and novice investors.
We dive deep into the world of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency and blockchain with seasoned technology attorney Mark Schwartz, a.k.a. Ra'Tava. Ever since he began his professional journey in 1998, Mark has been exploring the confluence of technology, economics, governance and society. Upon his discovery of Bitcoin and blockchain, Mark realized the profundity of this technology and the potential it portends.
Gain valuable insights into currency fundamentals, market cycles, terminology and tech categories, enabling you to navigate this dynamic realm with confidence. Say goodbye to exaggerations and embrace a clear, practical understanding of the blockchain revolution.
The four areas of discussion in this course are as follows:
The properties, uses and history of money
Defining blockchains, cryptocurrency and smart contracts
The four-year market cycle
The various categories in crypto
Risks associated with this new technology and asset class
Future courses will delve deeper into specific categories of crypto and associated projects.
Please feel free to reach out to Mark for any questions or consulting opportunities at ratava@protonmail.com.
Finally, Mark is not a financial advisor or financial expert and this course is not, and should not be construed as, financial advice.
Who Should Attend!
- Warren Buffet advises against investing in what you don't understand. This course offers essential knowledge for those considering Bitcoin or cryptocurrency investments, catering to both experienced and novice investors.
- Money managers or financial planners interested in understanding bitcoin and / or crypto for their clients.
- Novice investors looking to understand bitcoin and the crypto asset class.
- Experienced investors looking to understand bitcoin and the crypto asset class.
- Day traders interested understanding bitcoin and cryptocurrency.
- Sovereign wealth fund managers interested in investing in bitcoin or cryptocurrency.
- Family office fund managers interested in investing in bitcoin or cryptocurrency.
- College students interested in understanding bitcoin and cryptocurrency.
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