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Digital Currency & Blockchain Technology Foundation Course
Follow 12 structured modules covering digital currency, blockchain, wallets, Ethereum, smart contracts, safety, regulation and responsible innovation.
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Start the free course No sign-in required. Educational content only; this is not an accredited qualification or investment advice.01 • THE BASICS
What is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is a type of digital asset that can be recorded and transferred using blockchain technology.
Unlike money in a normal bank account, many cryptocurrencies operate on public networks. Ownership is represented by control of cryptographic keys, and transactions may be visible on a public ledger.
Important distinctions
- A cryptocurrency is not automatically legal tender.
- A token name or logo does not prove authenticity.
- Digital scarcity does not guarantee financial value.
- A fixed supply does not guarantee demand, liquidity or profit.
- Projects, exchanges and wallets can fail or be fraudulent.
02 • SHARED RECORDS
How does blockchain work?
A blockchain groups transaction records into blocks and links them in an ordered history shared across a network.
1RequestA user signs a transaction with a private key.
2ValidateNetwork participants check it against the rules.
3RecordAccepted transactions are added to the ledger.
4ConfirmAdditional blocks strengthen finality.
Different blockchains use different consensus methods, fees, speeds and security models. “On blockchain” does not mean risk-free or automatically trustworthy.
03 • KEYS & WALLETS
What does a wallet hold?
A wallet usually holds or manages your keys—not the tokens themselves. The blockchain records balances.
A public address can be shared to receive assets. A private key or seed phrase must remain secret. Losing the recovery information may permanently remove your access; sharing it may allow someone else to take control.
Golden rule
No legitimate support person needs your private key or seed phrase. Never type it into a link sent by a stranger.
04 • STAY SAFE
Recognise common scams.
Urgent pressure
Scammers create urgency to prevent you from checking facts.
Fake support
They may ask for a seed phrase, private key, remote access or a fee to “unlock” funds.
Impersonation
Copied logos, fake social accounts and counterfeit tokens can look convincing.
Before any transaction
- Confirm the website address carefully.
- Verify the contract address through multiple official sources.
- Start with a small test transaction when appropriate.
- Understand network and wallet fees.
- Never use money you cannot afford to lose.
05 • QUICK REFERENCE
Digital asset glossary
Blockchain
A shared digital record maintained across a network of computers.
Cryptocurrency
A digital asset that uses cryptography and blockchain or similar distributed technology.
Token
A digital asset created on an existing blockchain, often through a smart contract.
Wallet
Software or hardware used to manage blockchain keys and interact with digital assets.
Public address
An identifier others can use to send assets to your wallet.
Private key
Secret information that proves control of a blockchain account. Never share it.
Seed phrase
A recovery phrase that can restore access to a wallet. Anyone who has it may control the assets.
Smart contract
Code deployed to a blockchain that performs defined actions.
Gas fee
A network fee paid to process a blockchain transaction.
Block explorer
A website for viewing public blockchain transactions, addresses and contracts.