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Activity 2: Overview

In Activity 2, you'll dive into the practical side of blockchain, uncovering how it's making an impact in a number of areas.
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Welcome back to How to Get Into Blockchain. In Activity 2, you’ll dive into the practical side of blockchain, uncovering how it’s making an impact in a number of areas. 

You’ll discover the fascinating ways in which blockchain is used in the world, from transforming finance to ensuring the authenticity of digital assets. You will hear about practical blockchain applications in finance, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), drones, secure location-based services, and digital voting.  You’ll also explore how these applications could influence your potential career choice.

Finally, you will develop your knowledge of blockchain by considering how to explain it to someone else.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain what blockchain is and what it is used for.
  • Describe the principles of how blockchain works.

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