Preface With the rising trends of people around the world using blockchain for business applications and using cryptocurrency as a use case. It is apt and relevant to understand and know how blockchain and cryptocurrency works. IBS-01 Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Primer is a module under the Certificate/Diploma in Blockchain Technology offered by IBS, it provides very fundamental concepts of Blockchain & Cryptocurrency to the general public. This course has been supported and approved for funding by SkillsFuture Singapore and NTUC's e2i. Participants will go through 10 topics with 3 hands-on activities.Course Content 1. Blockchain At First Sight1.1 Background of Blockchain1.2 What is a Blockchain1.3 Dissecting the Blockchain1.4 Whats In a Block?1.5 Achieving Consensus – Proof Type1.6 Types of Ledgers1.7 Types of Blockchain1.8 Blockchain Benefits1.9 Blockchain Limitations1.10 The Evolution of Blockchain Hands-On Activity 1 2. Use Cases of Blockchain2.1 As Cryptocurrency2.2 As Smart Contract2.3 Blockchain as a Service (BaaS)2.4 Blockchain Platforms2.5 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 Address Specifications3.7 Types of Address3.8 Name Service3.9 Types of Exchanges3.10 Cryptocurrency Exchange3.11 Alternative Source For Cryptocurrency Hands-On Activity 2 4. Cryptocurrency Security4.1 Basic Cryptography4.2 Cryptography of Systems4.3 Safekeeping Your Crypto4.4 Securing Your Crypto4.5 Web Mining – Cryptojacking 5. Valuation of Cryptocurrency5.1 Overview of Crypto Market Valuation5.2 Deriving Cryptocurrency Value5.3 Cryptocurrency Grading5.4 Crypto Wealth 6. Cryptocurrency Investing & Trading6.1 Investing or Trading6.2 Crypto Tools6.3 Investment Approach6.4 Trading Approach 7. Initial Coin Offering (ICO)7.1 Overview of ICO7.2 About ICO7.3 ICO Advisory7.4 What is a Good ICO/Cryptocurrency?7.5 Deep dive into ICO 8. Cryptocurrency Monetization8.1 Mining Introduction8.2 Mining Advisory8.3 Bounties/Airdrops/Faucets8.4: Earning Crypto/Token 9. Blockchain Ecosystem & Community9.1 Blockchain Alliances & Consortiums9.2 Blockchain Advisory & Developers9.3 Merchants9.4 Government, Regulators and Promoters9.5 Media & Online Forum9.7 ICO Advisory & Community Management9.8 Financial Institutions9.9 Conferences and Forums9.10 Participating in the Community 10. The Future of Blockchain & Cryptocurrency10.1 Regulatory Stance on Blockchain & Cryptocurrency10.2 Blockchain Challenges10.3 Notable Upcoming Blockchain/Crypto10.4 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 and exchange account Send a transaction over the blockchain using Demo account Reinforce their learning through hands on activities, discussions and mini quiz Lecturer Mr Alvin Chua (Principal Lecturer) Mr Alvin Chua is a former civil servant with MINDEF for 10 years. He is the current President of Institute of Blockchain™ (Singapore), a blockchain & EdTech private school focusing on blockchain & cryptocurrency education as well as the current Founder & CEO of Resx Pte. Ltd, a corporate training firm. He is also a Certified Blockchain Expert (CBE) and Certified bitcoin Professional (CBP) with over eight years of investment experience and almost 2 years of experience with blockchain and cryptocurrency. He is a committee member of SPRING Singapore-IMDA's ISO & iTSC Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology Standards Technical Committee, an ordinary member of ACCESS – Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Startups, SIM and SIAS. He attained the IBFQ standard level 1 through SGX’s Certified Securities Professional Programme (CSPP) and is a holder of CFA Institute’s Claritas Investment Foundations Programme. Course Administrative Details Course participants are advised to be punctual for the course and try to arrive 15 minutes before the course for attendance taking. Couse attendance check-in starts 8.45am.Course intake: 15 to 30 (min 15 to start the course)Equipment: It is 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. 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 4.14 (Level 4) 463 Clementi Road Singapore 599494. F&B Halal lunch refreshments will be served. Vegetarian food will be catered separately based on the participant's submission during course registration. Mineral water and sweets 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. Certification An Electronic Certificate of Completion will be issued on NEM Blockchain to participants whom achieved at least 75% attendance, pass the Final Quiz with score of 50% and above and completed the end of course survey, Please indicate the correct name during registration for certificate issuing. The Institute is not responsible for any wrong name indicated and may refuse to issue a subsequent certificate. Assessment Participants will be taking a 30 questions quiz (20 MCQ and 10 True/False questions). For results scored 49% and below, participants may have up to ONE attempt to re-take the assessment at no additional cost. In the event, the participant fails again, he/she will need to repeat the respective module Course Funding/Subsidy SkillsFuture Singapore SubsidyAll 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: https://ibs.edu.sg/sf.pdf NTUC e2i Subsidy NTUC members are funded by NTUC's e2i for two subsidy: A) Professional Development Funding: Banking & Financial Professionals enjoy 50% off the course fees. B) UTAP Funding: Up to 50% of the unfunded course fees. Refer to ibs.edu.sg/utap.pdf for more information. Please note that only one type of claim or subsidy at any one time is allowed The Institute’s courses are funded by SkillsFuture Singapore and NTUC e2i. For detailed information on the claims and subsidies available, they are advised to visit or call SkillsFuture or NTUC e2i. These claims, subsidies and the respective systems are not administered by the Institute and we are not in the position to advise. For subsidies administered by the Institute, the course participant and write in or call to enquire. Walk-in Registration We accept walk-in registration on course date itself. Only internet fund transfer, PayPal or Cryptocurrency: bitcoin, Ethereum, NEO, XEM and Litecoin over-the-counter payment mode is accepted for a walk-in participant. Strictly no cash payment. Course Cancellation/Withdrawal/Postponement Policy CancellationThis course is subjected to a minimum number of 15 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 if payment has been made. If a claim/subsidy has been submitted, please cancel manually at the respective online claim portal. WithdrawalWithdrawal from a course must be made at least 7 working days before the course commencement date to receive partial refund. PostponementPostponement from a course must be made at least 7 working days before the course commencement date. Postponement is only allowed ONCE per module. 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. Course participants may postpone to the next available course only ONCE. Subsequent postponement is deemed as withdrawal of course with no refund given. No Show Course participants whom did not turn up on course date without any reason or notification will be considered as no show. No show with valid reasons such as medical or urgent travel plans are to submit documents to admin@ibs.edu.sg to qualify for postponement. Refund Policy All withdrawal regardless of notice period will be subjected to a 20% admin fees,No refund will be given for withdrawal received less than 7 days prior to the course commencement date and no-show cases. Ongoing Promotion/Partnerships A – DiscountsSkillsFuture 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.IBS Alumni & friends of alumni and general students will receive 15% off the course fees via a promo code given to course participants during the course. Code is applicable for lifetime and not applicable to stacking with other discounts, promotions or subsidies. SUSS Staffs,Students & Alumni enjoy 30% off the course fees. A valid physical staff/student pass need to be presented during registration. B – Merchandise The Institute is selling our Alumni's polo-t shirt for course participants at $26 each. Ledger Nano S Hardware Wallet (from Official Ledger) at $160 each. Both items are available during check out. Course Support/Partnerships, Sponsorships, Media/PR enquiries: For enquiries, please contact us via the following:- Email 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). – Telegram Community: https://t.me/instituteofblockchain (@instituteofblockchain) FAQs For other FAQs, please refer to https://ibs.edu.sg/faqs/ Privacy Policy IBS conforms to the Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) and European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR). The PDPA will apply to IBS for offering of goods or services to individuals in Singapore. The EU GDPR will apply to IBS for offering of goods or services to individuals in the EU. IBS has also appointed a Data Protection Officer to enforce and review our privacy policy. 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