Lecture 3: Bitcoin Mechanics & Optimizations, A Technical Overview

Blockchain Fundamentals Lecture 3: Jaylem Brar and Emma Guo https://blockchain.berkeley.edu/courses/ The Blockchain Fundamentals DeCal is a comprehensive survey of relevant topics in cryptocurrency and the wider blockchain space. From a technological standpoint, we start with the basics of cryptography and economics, establish a solid fundamental understanding of Bitcoin by building it from the bottom up, then explore the myriad of ideas and technologies relating to blockchain technology. On the non-technical side, we start with the history of digital currency, then look at the laws, organizations, trends, and communities behind it to build a complete picture of the ecosystem surrounding blockchain technology. Previous Semesters: https://blockchain.berkeley.edu/courses/archive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfpMcUa_euw