Academic Programs

Programs

Six progressive levels of study in cryptocurrency and blockchain systems. Open enrollment for CRYPTO 101, with assessment-based advancement to subsequent levels.

101
201
301
401
501
601

Linear progression through assessment-based gates

Open EnrollmentPrerequisite Required
CRYPTO 101Open Enrollment

Foundational Literacy and History

Establish core conceptual vocabulary, trace the historical development of digital currency, and understand the fundamental problems that cryptocurrency systems attempt to solve.

Digital Currency HistoryCryptographic PrimitivesBlockchain FundamentalsBitcoin OriginsKey Management Basics
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CRYPTO 201Requires CRYPTO 101

Blockchain Architectures and Consensus

Analyze the technical architecture of major blockchain protocols, compare consensus mechanisms, and evaluate the trade-offs inherent in different design decisions.

Proof of WorkProof of StakeNetwork TopologyEthereum ArchitectureLayer 1 Comparisons
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CRYPTO 301Requires CRYPTO 201

DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 Systems

Examine decentralized finance protocols, non-fungible token standards, and the emerging infrastructure of Web3 applications.

AMM MechanicsLending ProtocolsNFT StandardsSmart Contract PatternsOracle Systems
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CRYPTO 401Requires CRYPTO 301

Crypto-Economics and Governance

Study token economic models, analyze governance mechanisms, and understand incentive design in decentralized systems.

TokenomicsDAO StructuresVoting MechanismsIncentive AlignmentGame Theory Applications
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CRYPTO 501Requires CRYPTO 401

Regulation, Compliance, and Institutional Adoption

Survey the global regulatory landscape, examine compliance frameworks, and analyze the integration of cryptocurrency into traditional financial systems.

Securities ClassificationAML/KYC RequirementsTax TreatmentInstitutional CustodyCross-Border Regulation
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CRYPTO 601Requires CRYPTO 501

Advanced Systems, Research, and Capstone Analysis

Engage with cutting-edge technical developments, conduct independent research, and complete a capstone project demonstrating comprehensive understanding.

Zero-Knowledge ProofsCross-Chain InteroperabilityMEV AnalysisResearch MethodsCapstone Project
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Enrollment Policy

CRYPTO 101 is open to all learners without prerequisites. Advancement to subsequent levels requires successful completion of prior coursework and demonstration of competency through assessment. There are no selective admissions; progression is determined entirely by academic performance.