Blockchain Fundamentals

Course Lecturer: Guenther Kornfellner, CFA, CAIA, PhD candidate

Course Description:

Throughout this course, you will be introduced to a wide range of topics related to crypto assets, starting from the fundamental concepts of cryptocurrencies and their differences from traditional fiat money, all the way to advanced strategies in decentralized finance (DeFi). Here’s an overview of what you can expect to learn:

Basics of Crypto Assets:

Principles behind crypto assets: Exploring their origins, underlying technology, and how they differ from traditional fiat currencies and assets.
Blockchain Technology: Overview of the disruptive technology that enables crypto assets.
Process of validation: Understanding validation methods such as proof-of-work and proof-of-stake and their impact on the wider crypto ecosystem.
Transfer and safe storage: Learn how crypto asset transactions are executed and how to securely store digital assets.

Overview of Crypto Assets

Introduction to Decentralized Finance (DeFi):

Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Include:

By the end of this course, you will emerge equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of the crypto landscape and seize opportunities in the decentralized finance ecosystem. Throughout the course, you will engage in hands-on exercises, case studies, and discussions to reinforce your learning and gain practical insights into blockchain technologies and decentralized finance.

TAUGHT BY

Guenther Kornfellner, CFA, CAIA, PhD candidate

Guenther is a seasoned professional with more than twenty years of extensive experience in equity and derivatives trading for the EMEA region. His career includes serving as a portfolio manager for a Global Emerging Markets hedge fund as well as long-only funds in African equities.

Since 2015, he has been a member of the Vienna Exchange Academy, where he holds numerous courses on investment as well as crypto topics. In addition to his professional endeavors, he actively contributes to academia by writing a dissertation on the topic of tokenization and its impact on the investment behavior of retail investors. Besides pursuing a doctoral degree (DBA) at Middlesex University, he is a CFA, CAIA and FRM charterholder. He also acts as a lecturer at several universities of applied sciences. Moreover, his expertise extends to being a court-certified expert in derivative financial products.

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Limassol, Cyprus

+357 25 123 456

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Disclaimer: Crypto products and NFTs are unregulated and can be highly risky. There may be no regulatory recourse for any loss from such transactions.