Blockchain Essentials for Lawmakers
Blockchain Essentials for Lawmakers
Blockchain Essentials for Lawmakers provides public servants and staffers the knowledge to responsibly foster innovation and better shape our society.
The Blockchain Essentials for Lawmakers course invites the world of blockchain, crypto, and distributed ledgers. Understanding blockchain and cryptocurrencies are paramount to understanding and regulating this growing technology. In this course, participants will be introduced to topics and use cases relating to the technology and potential deployment by the government sector. Participants do not need to follow the sequence of the course, you are free to jump to modules that are of interest to you and then return to modules when the need arises and your time allows.
Estimated time to complete: 4 Hours
Who should take this course:
- Members of the government and their staff can take advantage of this program.
Prerequisites:
- None
Key Takeaways:
- Having a basic understanding of Blockchain
- Learning about Cryptocurrencies
- Understanding the types of Stablecoins in the Digital Currency space
- Learning about Central Bank Digital Currencies
- Exposure to a number of actual Government use cases
Course Assessments
- Module 1 & 2 Quiz – 5 questions
- Modules 3 & 4 Quiz – 5 questions
- Modules 7 through 11 – 5 questions
- Final Exam – 20 questions – Must achieve 70% or greater to pass the course. You have three final exam attempts.
Learning Outcomes:
- Certificate of Completion
- BCA Blockchain for Lawmakers Microcredential
- Must pass the BCA Microcredential Exam – 30 Questions
Attendance to the weekly LIVE ‘Ask Me Anything’ Instructor events is not a requirement to achieve your Certificate of Completion for the Web3 Foundations program.
Courses in this Certificate Program
- 4 Hours Total
- OnDemand: 4 Hours
- Instructor AMA: 5 Hours (Optional)
- 195
Components of this Course | Duration | Delivery Method |
---|---|---|
Student Orientation | 1 Hour | LIVE & OnDemand |
Blockchain Essentials for Lawmakers | 4 hours | OnDemand |
Live Instructor AMA - Weekly | 4 hours | LIVE - Weekly |
BCA Blockchain for Law Makers Exam | 30 minutes | Online Proctored Exam |
Upcoming LIVE Instruction Dates
Blockchain Essentials for Lawmakers Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this intensive program, participants will be able to:
Having a basic understanding of Blockchain
Learning about Cryptocurrencies
Understanding the types of Stablecoins in the Digital Currency space
Learning about Central Bank Digital Currencies
Exposure to a number
Certificate of Completion
Eligible for BCA Microcredential Exam
- Blockchain for Lawmakers Microcredential
- BCA Exam Fee is included in the tuition
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Module 1: Blockchain and Digital Ledger Technology
- Disruptive impact of blockchain technology
- Consensus models
- Smart Contracts
- Generational Technology
Module 2: Crypto Currencies Crypto Currencies “What are they?
- How are they created?
- What determines value?
- Metrics of Influence
- Size of crypto market
- Size of individual coin markets
Module 3: Stablecoins Stablecoins “What are they?
- How do they work?
- Types of Stablecoins
- Fiat-collateralized Stablecoins ·
- Commodity-backed Stablecoins ·
- Crypto-backed Stablecoins ·
- Algorithmic Stablecoins.
- Risks of Stablecoins
- The Luna crash
- The Tether Risks
Module 4: Central Bank Digital Currencies – CBDC
- Who is creating them
- What value do they bring to the market
- What value do they provide the government
Module 5: NFTs and Tokenomics
- What are NFT’s?
- How are they created?
- What is the value of NFT’s for the government
- What is the value of NFTs?
- Are NFTs only for Art?”
Module 6: Government Use Cases
- eVoting
- Marriage Licenses
- Tax Payments
- Land Titles
- Identification
Module 7: Regulatory Environment
- Regulation
- AML / CTF / OFAC
- SEC vs. CFTC
- Congressional Bills
- WH recommendations
Module 8: Risks and Barriers
- Environmental Impact of PoW mining
- Centralization Problems with PoS validations
- Technology Adoption by companies and governments
- Scalability issues and how they will be resolved
- Potential for Crime – is it worst than fiat?
- Interoperability Risks
Program Info
- Dates: Rolling Enrollment
- Location: OnDemand & LIVE Instructor AMA
- Tuition: $195
- Tuition Assistance
- 4 Total Hours
Additional Information
- Guest Lectures & Networking
- Student Orientation
- Weekly LIVE Instructor AMAs
Exam Voucher Included
- Blockchain for Lawmakers Microcredential
- Issuing Body: Blockchain Certification Association (BCA)
- 30 Questions
- Pass Rate 75% – two exam attempts