Ethereum, altcoins, NFTs and CBDCs

Topic overview: Ethereum, altcoins and special cryptocurrencies

 

Ethereum and smart contracts 🌐

• Basics: How it works, security and the difference between Ethereum Classic (ETC).
• Application: Possible uses of the programmable blockchain and its value/outlook.

 

Altcoins and market dynamics 🪙

• Definition & market: The diversity of altcoins (all cryptocurrencies except Bitcoin) and the Altcoin Season Index for describing market dynamics.
• Technology: Consensus algorithms as a technical foundation.
• Terminology: The important difference between coins and tokens.
• Financing: Methods of raising funds in the crypto sector (ICO $\rightarrow$ IDO).

 

Specific altcoin profiles 🚀

• Stablecoins: Tether (USDT) as market leader and anchor ⚓.
• Payment networks: Ripple (XRP) as a bridge currency for global payments 🏦.
• Scalable platforms: Solana (SOL) (‘Ethereum killer’).
• Scientific blockchains: Cardano (ADA) (third generation) 🌿.
• Content platforms: TRON (TRX) for Web 4.0 and decentralised content 🎭.

 

 

Special topics and future trends 🖼️

• NFTs: Explanation of non-fungible tokens as digital certificates of ownership 🔑.
• CBDC: Digital central bank currency as a government response to crypto 🏛️.