Vladislav HrynivCryptocurrencies are becoming more and more widespread every year. And with their popularity, the need to raise user awareness is growing. Buying one coin does not automatically make you a crypto trader. Just as learning the principles of blockchain does not make you a developer.
Understanding the basics is the first step to entering the world of the crypto industry. To gain this knowledge, you can take advantage of studying from cryptocurrency companies or organizations.
So let’s take a closer look at which cryptocurrency companies offer courses that teach how to trade.
SUI Foundation’s Blockchain Academy
In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Sui Foundation CEO Greg Siourounis spoke about the foundation’s efforts to create a blockchain academy in cooperation with a school in the United Arab Emirates, the American University of Sharjah.
According to him, the project aims to increase students’ knowledge of blockchain and its use to create applications and platforms for solving problems. During his visit to the University of Sharjah, Siourounis shared that he was surprised by the number of students who knew about blockchain technology.
He believes that this shows that students have begun to understand the benefits of blockchain and that they need to be given the right tools to deepen this knowledge. The CEO also highlights the importance of protecting students from misinformation.
“So, it’s twofold. One is to educate them on the usability, but at the same time give them the right tools and filters to filter the information that is coming from outside about this technology,” he said.
The establishment of the blockchain academy is in line with the goal of the Emirate of Sharjah to become a center for blockchain research and education. The Chancellor of the American University stressed that the academy aims to provide students with insight into “topics that are future-oriented.”
Binance Academy
Binance, one of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges, is also not behind the curve and offers cryptocurrency training for its users.
Binance Academy is an educational platform for cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts of all levels. The platform offers cryptocurrency courses with interactive materials that help track and certify your learning process. The courses are available to users around the world, and NFT certificates are issued upon completion.
The platform has been translated into many languages, but some sections of the courses are available in English only. On the popular communication platform Reddit, some users have commented on the course. Most share the opinion that it is a good course for beginners, but there may not be enough information for intermediate users.
In October 2023, Binance Academy announced a partnership with the Blockchain Centre to expand its program with universities. The collaboration aims to integrate blockchain education into the curricula of more than 200 universities in over 50 countries.
Coursera
The online learning platform Coursera also offers numerous courses for crypto enthusiasts.
Some of the most popular are:
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained: This course provides an introduction to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, covering technical aspects such as decentralization and consensus algorithms.
(Feedback: “Great course to get started with blockchain and cryptocurrency”; “Great introduction to blockchain and cryptocurrency. I liked the lectures, the work on the assignments, and my understanding of the material is reinforced by the test.”)Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies: This course will teach you how to define a currency, analyze the basics of digital signatures and blockchain technology in cryptocurrencies, and accurately assess the risks of cryptocurrencies in a modern investment portfolio.
(Feedback: “Everything was explained in detail. I had to do some research to fully understand, but overall it was great! I highly recommend it to anyone who is trying to learn more about blockchain.”; “Great teachers, they give a complete picture of the entire blockchain ecosystem. They also present concepts and ideas in a way that keeps students interested in the topic.”).Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: this course delves into the technical workings of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, including the cryptographic building blocks and mining.
(Feedback: “Great course. The course covers not only the mechanics of Bitcoin and some altcoins as such, but also explains the principle of building a blockchain, the reasons why certain design decisions were made, the alternatives considered, and how the system protects itself from possible attacks. The material is also interesting as an example of the use of various crypto primitives.”)
These cryptocurrency courses are offered by major universities and industry leaders and provide a flexible way to learn cryptocurrency and blockchain technology on a schedule that fits your normal lifestyle.
Learn Crypto
Learn Crypto is a free educational platform designed to help users easily learn about cryptocurrencies through simple, relevant, and engaging content.
The platform provides bite-sized knowledge that can be applied in real life, allows users to customize their learning process, and offers news from sources of their choice.
It also provides access to a variety of crypto tools. The platform aims to help people learn the basics, master cryptocurrencies, gain practical skills, and navigate the world of cryptocurrencies with confidence. In addition, it offers online courses and lessons on various aspects of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, blockchain, altcoins, and cryptocurrency trading.
WhiteBIT Crypto Education
WhiteBIT, one of the largest European cryptocurrency exchanges, together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, has created an educational project on crypto literacy and blockchain on the Diia.Osvita portal.
The project aims to teach everyone to understand the world of cryptocurrencies. The project consists of 100 hours of theory and practice, where you can learn more about blockchain, cryptocurrencies, crypto wallets, trading, and much more.
This is not the only educational project that was created together with WhiteBIT.
Cryptology is a free course about cryptocurrencies and trading. The course is mainly focused on trading and is suitable for those who want to learn trading skills and how to use them in financial markets. All participants will receive 12 lectures, a Telegram channel with all the information from the course, and a learning bot.
Numerous users have given positive feedback on the course:
“Thank you very much for the knowledge and experience gained from the cryptocurrency experts. Everything went super”;
“After completing the Advance package, I started to see a lot of information on the chart that I could not imagine at all. The training is very informative, and most importantly, it is explained very simply.”
They not only support the education of their users, but also actively participate in events. On February 26 and 27, WhiteBIT will participate in the Sports Tomorrow Congress, a prestigious event organized by the Barcelona Innovation Hub.
This conference is an important platform that brings together representatives of the sports and technology industries to explore new trends and develop meaningful connections.
They also regularly organize ticket sales using cryptocurrency for football fans, such as on February 22, when they announced the sale of tickets for Ukraine’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Wrocław on March 26.
WhiteBIT CEO Volodymyr Nosov believes that “The technological future is already here, and soon blockchain will completely change the life of every person in Ukraine and the world. To take advantage of all the opportunities that are opening up for humanity, the younger generation of Ukrainians must receive comprehensive and professional knowledge of the latest technologies on time.”
Blocktrade CEO Christian Niedermüller supports the same opinion and in his article on Nasdaq, he expresses himself as follows: “Industry and government can play a significant role in increasing education and engagement in the crypto space. Their task is not an easy one. Striking the balance between regulation and innovation remains challenging — and education must be a part of the process, not collateral damage.”
