Blockchain and Money
About
Instructor(s)
Prof. Gary Gensler
MIT Course Number
15.S12
As Taught In
Fall 2018
Level
Graduate
Course Features
Course Description
This course is for students wishing to explore blockchain technology's potential use—by entrepreneurs and incumbents—to change the world of money and finance. The course begins with a review of Bitcoin and an understanding of the commercial, technical, and public policy fundamentals of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, and smart contracts. The class then continues on to current and potential blockchain applications in the financial sector.
Content
3 sections 51 items