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How Blockchains Work

Sep 26, 2023
Learn about the significance of blockchains in computing and their role in cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens. Explore the concept of trust and consensus in distributed systems and how hash functions contribute to the security of blockchains. Understand the functionality of blockchains through a voting system example, including the mining process. Discover the potential uses of blockchains in tracking transactions, updating podcasts, assigning non-fungible tokens, and securing data.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Understanding Blockchains: Solving the Problem of Trust and Consensus
02:06 • 5min
3
Understanding Hash Functions in Blockchains
06:51 • 2min
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Understanding the Concept and Functionality of Blockchains
09:08 • 3min
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Exploring the Potential Uses of Blockchains
12:08 • 3min