Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Applications
  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational

Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Applications

Issued by Florida International University (FIU)

Developed within the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics-College of Business, this badge recognizes fundamental knowledge of practical applications of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Topics include principles driving the crypto economy, smart contracts, decentralized marketplaces, supply chain applications, digital advertisements, and healthcare- IoT. Earners understand how to acquire, trade, and use cryptocurrencies.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Successful completion of related module assessments, including quizzes and reflections. These assessments address the learner's understanding of applications of Blockchain technology, smart contracts, and how they transform existing businesses and industries, as well as applications of crypto tokens as they relate to security tokens.
  • Successful completion of a final assessment where learners apply competencies gained to critically analyze a blockchain-based business application with respect to the principles of smart contracts, the underlying business risks, as well as challenges in implementation/functioning.