Course Run May – 8th Run June – 9th Run July – 10th Run Preface With the rising trends of people around the world using blockchain for business applications and using cryptocurrency as a use case. It is ideal and relevant to understand and know how blockchain and cryptocurrency works. Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Primer Course provides very fundamental concepts of Blockchain & Cryptocurrency to the general public. This course has been supported and approved for funding by SkillsFuture Singapore. Participants will go through 10 topics with 3 hands-on activities.Course Content 1. Introduction to Blockchain1.1 Background of Blockchain1.1 What is Blockchain1.2 Achieving Consensus – Proof Type1.3 Dissecting the Blockchain1.4 Types of Ledgers1.5 Types of Blockchain1.6 Blockchain Benefits1.7 Blockchain Limitations1.8 The Evolution of Blockchain Hands On Activity 1 2. Use Cases for Blockchain Tech2.1 As Cryptocurrency2.2 As Smart Contracts2.3 Other Use Cases 3. Cryptocurrency Fundamentals3.1 What is Cryptocurrency3.2 Common Use Terms of Cryptocurrency3.3 Current Timeline3.4 Why Cryptocurrency?3.5 Types of Wallets3.6 Wallet Address3.7 Name Service3.8 Cryptocurrency Exchange3.9 Types of Exchanges3.10 Getting Your Cryptocurrency Hands On Activity 2 4. Cryptocurrency Security4.1 Basic Cryptography4.2 Cryptography of Systems4.3 Storing Your Crypto4.4 Securing Your Crypto 5. Valuation of Cryptocurrency5.1 Overview of Crypto Market Valuation5.2 Why Does Cryptocurrency has Value?5.3 What is a Good Cryptocurrency?5.4 Cryptocurrency Grading5.5 Crypto Wealth 6. Cryptocurrency Investing & Trading6.1 Investing or Trading6.2 Investment Approach6.3 Trading Approach6.4 Crypto Tools 7. Initial Coin Offering (ICO)7.1 About ICO7.2 ICO Advisory7.3 Deepdive into ICO 8. Mining, Bounties, Airdrops & Faucets8.1 Mining Introduction8.2 Mining Advisory8.3 Web Mining – Cryptojacking8.4 Bounties/Airdrops/Faucets 9. Blockchain Ecosystem & Community9.1 Blockchain Advisory & Developers9.2 Merchants9.3 Government, Regulators and Promoters9.4 Media & Online Forum9.5 SG Based ICOs & Start-ups9.6 ICO Advisory & Community Management9.7 Financial Institutions9.8 Conferences and Forums9.9 Participating in the Community 10. The Future of Blockchain & Cryptocurrency10.1 Regulation: What is MAS’s Stance on Cryptocurrencies10.2 Blockchain Becoming Mainstream?10.3 Blockchain's Revolution Hands on Activity 3 Learning Outcomes Participants will: Learn the basics of both Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Understand the underlying limitations or risks of cryptocurrency Investment, ICOs and Mining. Create their own wallet Send a transaction over the blockchain using Demo account. Create their own exchange account Reinforce their learning through a mini quiz Course DetailsCouse attendance check-in starts 8.45am.Course intake: 10 to 40 (min 10 to start the course)Equipment: It is optional but recommended for participants to bring laptop, smartphone or tablet as there will be hands-on activities. Participants are encouraged to bring their own jacket as A/C may be cold as well as writing materials for note taking. 2 event reminders will be sent via email to confirmed participants 1 week (first email) and 2 days (second email) before the event.F&B: Halal lunch refreshments will be served. Vegetarian food will be catered separately based on the participant's submission of the course application. Mineral water will be provided during the course. Emergency/Security Support: Trained first aider will be on site, nearest hospital for evacuation is NUH. Campus security will be on standby. SkillsFuture Funding & RegistrationAll Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website www.skillsfuture.sg/credit to choose from the courses available on the SkillsFuture Credit course directory.This course has been approved by SkillsFuture Singapore and participants can use their SFC for the course. No upfront payment is required for SkillsFuture. The course fees are offset in full using the individual’s SFC and there are no other SSG subsidies applicable. Additional SF Note: Please choose "Other Payment Option" and select "Send Invoice" (Do not pay by PayPal). There is no need for upfront payment on participant's part as the payment will be paid by SSG-WSG to Training Provider 7 to 10 working days after course date. The issued event ticket must be uploaded in SkillsFuture claim system with an approved Claim ID status. Failure to perform this step will render your order cancelled. For detailed step-by-step claiming instructions: http://ibs.edu.sg/sf.pdf For Walk-inWe accept walk-in registration on course date itself if there is still vacancy by 915am due to no-show or last-minute withdrawal. Only internet fund transfer, PayPal or Cryptocurrency: bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, bitcoin Cash over-the-counter payment mode is accepted for a walk-in participant.Course Cancellation/Withdrawal/Transfer PolicyThis course is subjected to a minimum number of 10 participants for commencement. If the minimum number is not met, the course will be cancelled. For cancellation, a full refund will be initiated to course participants.Withdrawal from a course must be made at least 3 working days before the course commencement date. A full refund will be initiated.Course transfer to another date must be made at least 3 working days before the course commencement date, otherwise, it will be deemed as a no-show and there is no refund. No additional fees are required to transfer to another course dateRefund PolicyAll cancellation regardless of the period of notice is subjected to a 20% admin fee.No refund will be given for cancellation received less than 7 days prior to the course commencement date and no-show.No refund will be given for no-show during course date. Directions to Venue: http://www.sim.edu.sg/Discover-SIM/Documents/SIM-Campuses-Map.pdf Directions to Classroom: Locate Starbucks (Level 1) and go up to Level 4 by the lift beside it. Singapore University of Social Sciences Blk C 4.09 (Level 4)463 Clementi Road Singapore 599494. Ongoing Promotion/PartnershipsA – DiscountsCourse participants enjoy up to $5 off by redeeming our promo code for purchase of a hardware wallet thru our local partner – hardware wallet retailer.SkillsFuture users enjoy a special rate of $88 using their credits to offset the course fees. Please refer to the step-by-step PDF on registration and claim process.Friends of former course participants will receive 10% off the course fees via a promo code given to course participants during the course. Applicable for the next course run only and not applicable to the SkillsFuture rate. SUSS Staffs and Students enjoy 25% off the course fees. A valid physical staff/student pass need to be presented during registration.B – FreebiesCourse participants will have access to a shared dropbox after the course with $200+ worth of ebooks and useful files related to blockchain & cryptocurrency.C – Re-sitIf participants are missed the course halfway or need to go off early. They can opt to re-sit the next course as a refresher at no additional charges, subject to availability and terms & conditions. D – Charity/University Adoption As part of NVPC's Company of Good and our CSR efforts, the Institute had adopted Singapore Children's Society and SUSS. Therefore, part of the course fees proceeds are donated to these entities on a monthly basis. E – Merchandise The Institute is selling our exclusive corporate polo-t shirt at $30 each. Email us for enquiry. Course SupportFor enquiries, please contact us via the following:- please kindly write to admin@ibs.edu.sg;- drop us a message via WhatsApp, WeChat or Telegram @ +65 8292 8452 or- call us @ +65 6717 7722 during office hours (less weekends). For Partnerships, Sponsorships, Media/PR enquiries: Please write to hardi@ibs.edu.sg (Vice President, Corporate Communications & Marketing)Participants will also enjoy Telegram (https://t.me/instituteofblockchain) support after the course. FAQs For other FAQs, please refer to http://ibs.edu.sg/FAQs.pdfDisclaimerThe organiser reserves the right to cancel the event or change the date, time and venue or amend the course content or course fees or promotions anytime they deem fit. If there are changes to event details, participants will be notified via email.
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