How Blockchain Works
The video "How Blockchain Works" provides an insightful introduction to blockchain technology, a foundational element behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. It explains blockchain as a decentralized and distributed database managed by remote validators, ensuring secure and unchangeable transaction records. The video highlights potential applications across different sectors such as art, social media, and healthcare, capable of transforming societal and political landscapes by minimizing reliance on intermediaries. This educational content is aligned with digital literacy and technology standards in the U.S. school curriculum, offering a step-by-step breakdown of blockchain's current global impact and prospective regulatory future.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 minutes 48 seconds
- Topic: Education, Mathematics, Science, Technology
- Subtopic: Computer Science, Computers, Currency, Digital Literacy, Technology
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: code.org
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