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Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Web3 (35135)

Malani, Anup

This course provides a non-technical introduction to blockchain technology, an introduction to several important use cases (including cryptocurrencies, smart contracts and financing investment),and discusses both economic and legal issues that arise from these use cases. We will cover, among other things, smart contracts, the economics of mining, token economics (including pricing), defi, NFTs, securities and tax law issues.

BUSN 35135=LAWS 97124
Description and/or course criteria last updated: February 09 2024
SCHEDULE
  • Spring 2024
    Section: 35135-01
    F 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Harper Center
    C08
    In-Person Only

Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Web3 (35135) - Malani, Anup ; Zhang, Anthony>>

This course provides a non-technical introduction to blockchain technology, an introduction to several important use cases (including cryptocurrencies, smart contracts and financing investment),and discusses both economic and legal issues that arise from these use cases. We will cover, among other things, smart contracts, the economics of mining, token economics (including pricing), defi, NFTs, securities and tax law issues.

BUSN 35135=LAWS 97124
Description and/or course criteria last updated: February 09 2024
SCHEDULE
  • Spring 2024
    Section: 35135-01
    F 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Harper Center
    C08
    In-Person Only