Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: What You Need to Know

The fast-growing market value of the blockchain industry has become the centre of attention for many governments, developers, investors, and businesses looking at the next big innovation. But will the future of this technology prove to be as promising as many are hoping? More specifically, while the interest in blockchain has skyrocketed in the past few years, government agencies, businesses and academic institutions are seeking to acquire knowledge about this industry.

Bridging the Knowledge Gap

This 1 Day Workshop aims to bridge the knowledge gap on blockchain, cryptocurrency and Crypto 2.0: NFT. It will unpack the hype behind the “crypto craze” and give you the facts. It aims to equip financial services and business professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials and public administrators. Through the eyes of lead industry experts, you’ll learn what blockchains and cryptocurrencies are, how they can be used, and where the future of this technology is headed.

1 Day Knowledge Packed Workshop

 This course aims to equip you with a better understanding of the technical underpinnings of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technology, how it will likely interact with existing monetary and financial systems, and what opportunities exist for innovation in digital currency systems. During this workshop, we will chart the path from pre-Bitcoin computer science breakthroughs to Bitcoin and the rise of alternative currencies that challenge the way we think about money, through Ethereum and the rise of smart contracts, arriving at the present day explosion of tokens, enterprise networks, and decentralized applications.

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the basics of blockchain technology and how it works
• Know how cryptocurrencies are created, transacted, and stored
• Potential applications of Blockchain which are changing the world
• Examine exciting new decentralized applications that use blockchain technology to change the world
• Knowledge of how Blockchain technology works
• Ability to understand how Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchain implementations work under the hood
• Understand what smart contracts are and be able to conceptualize smart contract applications, otherwise known as decentralized applications (Dapps)
• Ability to differentiate the types of Cryptocurrencies and Cryptocurrency ecosystem
• Understand Crypto 2.0 NFTs and Metaverse and how they are being used, and how they are changing the world

• Developer building for the future of the Internet
• Curious enthusiast making sense of the hype
• Government officers seeking a deeper understanding of this subject

Note: This class is designed for anyone without prior knowledge of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology. It will help you understand why blockchain technology just might be the next great coordinating tool for humanity.

"Knowledgeable in the field of blockchain and cryptocurrency, engaging and candid with a wealth of experience."

"Knowledgeable and structure the explanation in more simple terms which understandable."

Mr Alvin Lam, Co-Founder of AI Vision Fund

Alvin has more than 15 years of experience in enabling technology and processes to serve businesses. With an unparalleled unique combination of business, IT and Asian multi-cultural knowledge, he has established himself as one of the most highly regarded thought leaders in Asia, specialising in the areas of IT service management, IT governance, business strategies, digital business and cloud computing.

With the experience of working with a wide variety of solution vendors and C-level executives in the private and public sectors, Alvin provides insights into business and the challenges ahead for executives in decision-making processes. He has more than 30 Professional Certifications in the areas of business, technology and life skills – a testament of an active lifelong learner himself.

• MIT Sloan Executive Education on Artificial Intelligence:
• Oxford University, Blockchain Strategy Certification
• MBA, Murdoch University