Blockchain has been around for a little over a decade now, and it continues to gain popularity. In the first quarter of 2021 alone, worldwide venture capital funding for blockchain start-ups amassed US$ 2.6 billion, which is more than blockchain start-ups received in funding over the whole year of 2020.
The unique technology has made its way to different business platforms beyond finance. Now, there are blockchain opportunities for healthcare, advertising and even governmental industries.
If you want to get in on this growing trend, you have to learn about blockchain and Bitcoin technology, but doing so isn’t a walk in the park - it takes significant amounts of time, effort and energy. It will help to sign up for online blockchain courses and learn directly from experts.
Alternatively, reading blockchain education blogs is also a great start to help familiarise yourself with basic concepts and terminologies. In this infographic, we’ve listed nine blog posts that are ideal for getting started with your blockchain theory or developer training.
Best Blogs for Blockchain Education
Here are some free resources that can help you pursue blockchain technology jobs or just learn about blockchain in everyday language.
1. The 10-minute guide to kicking off your Bitcoin training
Since it has gained popularity, Bitcoin has been inspiring newcomers to learn more about how it works. Before diving into your Bitcoin training, it’s important to consider a few things, such as basic concepts, your goals and motivations, and the time and energy you can commit.
Once you’ve straightened out everything you need in starting your Bitcoin training, you can sign up for Bitcoin SV Academy’s Bitcoin programmes. The courses are divided into different levels, like introductory, intermediate and advanced, while some of the courses offered are Bitcoin Theory, Bitcoin Development and Bitcoin Infrastructure.
2. Which Bitcoin theory course is best suited to me?
You can enrol in the Bitcoin Theory course under Bitcoin SV Academy’s Bitcoin training. The class is also divided into different levels: introductory, intermediate and advanced. In this blog, you can review a table that comprehensively discusses which course is best for you and a breakdown of what you can expect.
3. Which blockchain development course is best for me?
Building Bitcoin applications can be difficult, especially when you’re a non-blockchain or generalist developer. Signing up for blockchain classes will help expand your knowledge on the subject. You just need to know what level of Bitcoin development training you should sign up for. Are your skills fit for introductory, intermediate or advanced? This blog post will help you decide.
4. Introduction to Bitcoin Development course feedback from Jake Jones
Jake Jones was one the first to enroll and complete Bitcoin SV Academy’s Bitcoin Development course. This blog is a Q&A about the class. He answers questions about how the course added value to his knowledge and experience, how much time he spent and if the assessments required coding skills. Jones shares that you don’t need any blockchain experience to take the introductory class.
5. Blockchain NFTs—properties, value proposition, & applications
You may have often seen the term blockchain non-fungible tokens (NFTs) but not yet be familiar with what they are. This blog post discusses everything you need to know about blockchain NFTs, from their unique properties and value propositions to current and potential use cases. Presently, NFTs are used by different platforms like Omniscape, SLictionary, NiftyCo’s Mona and SmartLedger’s TicketMint.
6. The IoT businesses developing BSV blockchain applications
Blockchain can benefit multiple industries, including the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. Bitcoin SV Academy spoke with different industry leaders about blockchain’s current and potential role in their businesses. With small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) investing in blockchain careers, it won’t be long until corporate giants also make room for them.
7. These are the most in-demand blockchain technology jobs right now
Working with blockchain doesn’t put you in one role. There are many professions you can enter in this industry. And with the shortage of experienced blockchain developers, the job market is filled with opportunities. You can be a blockchain developer, researcher, mathematician or operational manager.
8. A blockchain manager offers you his top tips for your blockchain job interview
When you know what kind of blockchain career you want to pursue, the next step after applying would be the job interview. In this industry, do you know what companies are looking for? To ace your interview, get some pointers from James Scott, Engineering Operations Manager at blockchain technology leader nChain.
9. What sets BSV apart from other Bitcoin implementations and blockchains?
For starters, you should know that there are different Bitcoin node implementations. There’s Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision (BSV). While BSV shares the same foundational document with the other variations, there are significant differences in technical foundations and vision.
Learn Blockchain Technology
Blockchain plays a significant role in multiple areas of business across sectors. So, it makes sense that you want to participate in this growing industry. But, before you jump into blockchain development or theory, you should first learn about its different concepts and find out which course suits your current skill set.
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