Transition to Web3 - Course 1 | Blockchain Basics
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of blockchain through our free, beginner-friendly course. Learn how decentralized systems work, understand what makes blockchain revolutionary, and get hands-on with key principles that power Web3, cryptocurrencies, and smart contracts.
This comprehensive training guides you from zero knowledge to a solid grasp of blockchain technology—empowering you to pursue deeper technical paths or confidently contribute to the Web3 space.
Why Learn Blockchain Basics?
As blockchain continues to transform industries like finance, supply chain, gaming, and digital identity, understanding its core principles is more valuable than ever. But diving straight into coding or complex protocols without a strong foundation often leads to confusion and frustration.
This course demystifies blockchain from the ground up—explaining not just how it works, but why it matters. You’ll explore the technology’s impact, applications, and underlying mechanisms like distributed ledgers, consensus, and cryptographic security.
Whether you're aiming for a developer role, planning to launch a Web3 startup, or simply want to understand this transformative tech—this course gives you the clarity and confidence to take the next step.
Why Choose the Rise In Blockchain Basics Course?
The world of blockchain can seem complex, filled with technical jargon and hype. Our "Blockchain Basics" course is built to simplify the learning curve through real-world examples, visuals, and interactive knowledge checks—no prior experience required.
And the best part? It’s completely free. No sign-up fees. No subscriptions. Just structured, high-quality education.
This course is more than just theory—you’ll gain the context needed to participate in blockchain conversations, evaluate opportunities, and transition smoothly into more technical courses like Solidity, Rust, or dApp development.
At the end, you'll earn a blockchain-verified certificate, proving your understanding of blockchain fundamentals.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
Understand the Core Components of Blockchain: Learn how blocks, transactions, cryptographic hashes, and ledgers function.
Explore Consensus Mechanisms: Grasp how blockchains achieve agreement (e.g., Proof of Work, Proof of Stake) without central authority.
Discover Key Blockchain Networks: Get to know Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, and other major ecosystems—what makes them different and how they’re used.
Learn About Tokens and Wallets: Understand how digital assets work, what a crypto wallet is, and how users interact with blockchain systems.
Recognize Real-World Applications: Explore use cases in finance, supply chains, NFTs, DAOs, and identity.
Prepare for Technical Learning: Build the vocabulary and understanding required to continue into smart contract development, dApp building, or crypto-focused careers.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for anyone who wants to understand blockchain without needing a coding background:
Tech-Curious Professionals: Marketing, business, product, or legal professionals who want to work in or with blockchain projects.
Aspiring Web3 Developers: Newcomers looking to prepare before diving into Solidity, Rust, or blockchain programming.
Students and Recent Graduates: Computer science or finance students who want to specialize in future-ready tech.
Entrepreneurs and Founders: Innovators with ideas for decentralized solutions who need to understand the underlying technology.
Blockchain Beginners: Anyone who's curious about crypto and Web3 but doesn’t know where to start.
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Lessons
Blockchain Basics
Welcome to Blockchain Basics
✨Connect Your Profile to Open Campus
Your journey in this module
Hashing the data
Hashing the data - Demo
Hashing the data - cont
Block of data
Block of data - Demo
Chaining the blocks
Chaining the blocks - Demo
Single chains
Distributed chains
Which chain represents the truth?
Making the longest chain the “true” blockchain
A time-consuming puzzle
Multiple computers working on the puzzle
They solve puzzles faster
They can also cooperate to falsify
The risk?
Solving the puzzle: Mining
Solving the puzzle: Mining - Demo
Why does it work?
How difficult is it to find a nonce?
Your hash rate
Hash rate - Demo
Solving the puzzle: Mining - Cont
Many computers trying to solve the puzzle: Nodes
Many computers trying to solve the puzzle: Nodes - Demo
Recap
You did it!
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FAQ
Yes! At Rise In, we’re committed to open access to world-class blockchain education. This course is completely free to enroll and complete.
No. This course is fully non-technical and beginner-friendly. If you can navigate a browser, you can learn blockchain here.
This course is focused on theory and real-world understanding. You’ll be ready to move into more technical courses like Solidity or Rust if you want to build blockchain apps.
Yes! When you complete the course, you'll receive a blockchain-verified certificate you can add to your resume, GitHub, or LinkedIn.
You can typically complete it in 1–2 weeks at a comfortable pace. It’s self-paced, so you can study on your own schedule.
You’ll explore blockchain architecture, tokens, wallets, consensus, real-world use cases, and major networks like Ethereum and Bitcoin.
Definitely. This course builds your foundational knowledge and prepares you for technical training that leads to developer, analyst, or project roles in Web3.
Yes. We update the material regularly to reflect current blockchain trends, use cases, and terminology.
You’ll have access to a learning community, interactive content, and support materials that walk you through each concept clearly.
The "Blockchain Basics" course was created by Rise In—a leading Web3 education platform known for its practical, developer-focused training. Our team includes experienced engineers and educators passionate about making blockchain accessible to all.

beginner
30 lessons
Earn certificate
4.93 score