WT Crypto Academy

4.9

(15 ratings)

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5 Days

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Cohort-based Course

In this intense 10-hour course, I will teach you everything you need to know regarding crypto.

Affiliated with

Wolf Theiss

Course overview

Elevate Your Crypto and Blockchain Expertise

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and blockchain technology, enhancing your ability to engage in the evolving landscape of crypto.

Who is this course for

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Lawyers actively practicing in areas impacted by crypto assets and blockchain technology.

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Investors interested in investing in crypto assets or starting crypto-related businesses.

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Entrepreneurs looking to incorporate blockchain technology or crypto payments into their business models.

What will you learn in this course

Understanding Bitcoin: From Concept to Currency

Discover Bitcoin's genesis and its foundational concepts, such as private keys and wallets. Explore its unique features, including its finite supply and methods for acquisition.


Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Tech (DLT) Demystified

Master the mechanics behind blockchain and how it differs from broader DLT applications, using tools like block explorers to deepen your knowledge.


Navigating Crypto Exchanges, Wallets, and Security

Learn to identify reputable crypto exchanges, understand wallet types including hardware and mobile, and secure your digital assets against common threats.


Ethereum: The Leading Smart Contract Platform

Distinguish between Bitcoin and Ethereum, and delve into Ethereum's ecosystem including smart contracts, MetaMask, and the rise of "Ethereum killers."


Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs): Opportunities & Pitfalls

Examine the ICO process, its financial scope, regulatory landscapes, and the prevalent scams, comparing ICOs with traditional venture capital funding.


Stablecoins: Stability in Volatile Markets

Define stablecoins and evaluate different types, focusing on their risks and the dramatic consequences of stability failures like the TerraUSD collapse.


Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Transforming Finance

Understand DeFi's benefits and risks, explore its applications from lending platforms to yield farming, and assess its challenges.

The Impact of NFTs on Digital Ownership

Analyze NFTs across art, gaming, and the metaverse, highlighting prominent projects and the environmental debate, understanding their market dynamics.


Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): The Future of Organization

Explore the revolutionary concept of DAOs, their types, and notable examples, assessing their impact on funding and collective ownership.


Crypto Investment Insights for the Legal Professional

Dive into Bitcoin's market dynamics, its correlation with traditional assets, and the landscape of crypto investment products tailored for institutional adoption.


Crypto SWOT Analysis: Identifying Opportunities and Threats

Evaluate the strategic landscape of cryptocurrencies, focusing on opportunities like privacy and threats like regulatory changes.


Mining and Staking: The Backbone of Cryptocurrency

Understand the processes that secure and validate blockchain transactions, including the environmental impact and economic incentives.


Essential Crypto Knowledge Sources

Curate top-tier resources for staying updated in the fast-evolving crypto world, from influential blogs to essential movies.

Top 100 Cryptocurrencies: A Comprehensive Overview

Explore the major cryptocurrencies and tokens, understanding their utility, network effects, and positions in the market hierarchy.


This course includes

5 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

In-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

Projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

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  • Week 1

    Aug 19—Aug 23

    Events

    • Aug

      19

      Live class (2 hours)

      Mon, Aug 19, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

    • Aug

      20

      Live class (2 hours)

      Tue, Aug 20, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

    • Aug

      21

      Live class (2 hours)

      Wed, Aug 21, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

    • Aug

      22

      Live class (2 hours)

      Thu, Aug 22, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

    • Aug

      23

      Live class (2 hours)

      Fri, Aug 23, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

4.9

(15 ratings)

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Meet your instructor

Dr. Niklas Schmidt, partner at Wolf Theiss Attorneys-at-Law

Dr. Niklas Schmidt, partner at Wolf Theiss Attorneys-at-Law

Top ratings by hundreds of lawyers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I have invested about 10,000 hours into researching crypto, have published five books, and have done some really crazy stuff in this area."


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Course schedule

10 hours in total

  • Monday - Friday

    2 hours per day

    Thus 10 hours of intense crypto education in total.

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