Blockchain & Bitcoin 101 | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T09:37:38+08:00 Peatix CodingGirls Blockchain & Bitcoin 101 tag:peatix.com,2018:event-395778 2018-06-20T19:00:00SGT 2018-06-20T19:00:00SGT Bitcoin is the first decentralized digital currency working without any central bank or administrators built on blockchain computing technology. The price of Bitcoin raised from less than 900 USD in Jan 2017 to 17,549 USD on 11 Dec.It may be the most significant invention in recent memory, however many are still unclear about what it is and its significance.This talk will provide an introductory to Bitcoin and the blockchain technology, how it works and the practical usage of Bitcoin and blockchain technology.Key takeaway:High level overview of blockchain and Bitcoin and how they are relatedKey concepts and jargons to be able to have a conversation on the blockchain technologyGet an understanding of the inner workings of blockchain and how it improves over the systems we have (hands-on)How to set-up your first walletResources for further exploring Who Should Attend?Anyone interested in blockchain & bitcoin technologyBusiness people who want to learn more about how blockchain and Bitcoin are impacting the world of businessPrerequisitesEveryone's welcomeAbout the SpeakerExtensive experience in software development,  Zhuang Zhong is currently leading the development of global No.1 rated mining pool and trusted bitcoin wallet. He is an expert in the technical field of cryptocurrency and leading the exploration of blockchain technology within Bitmain. About BitmainFounded in 2013, Bitmain Technologies, now among the world's most recognizable Bitcoin companies, was established to develop and sell the world’s leading bitcoin miners using Bitmain's ASIC chip technology. Bitmain is now among the most recognizable companies in the cryptocurrency space and the proud parent of several brands, among them Antminer, BTC.com, Antpool, and Hashnest, all of which are ranked number one in their respective fields. We remain devoted to the production of high quality and efficient computing chips, high density server equipment, and large scale parallel computing software.