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Cryptocurrencies and Cryptoassets.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Cryptocurrencies.
- Smart contracts.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (7 minutes)
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] : IE University Publishing, 2022.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- In this video, Professor Maldonado examines into the complex world of cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin, shedding light on the diverse landscape of digital assets. He clarifies the distinction between cryptocurrencies and crypto assets, emphasizing the latter's broader utility within blockchain technology. Professor Larru navigates through different blockchain types based on their ledger characteristics, elucidating concepts of permission, ownership, and integrity maintenance. He contrasts consensus mechanisms like proof of work and proof of stake, citing energy consumption disparities and sustainability efforts in blockchain protocols like Ethereum's transition.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed July 15, 2024).
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI.
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