Hi there! Welcome to the Cardano Foundation’s education course. I am Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, and this is the Cardano Blockchain Certified Associate. We’re very happy to have you here.

When I first came across this technology I was mesmerized by the possibilities. It marked a turning point in the way we can handle trust. It could change the world for the better. To truly feel this same excitement, this same passion, you first must understand what the technology can and can’t do.

And so, whether you’re simply curious about blockchain or looking to start a career in the field, we will take you step by step, giving you detailed explanations and helping you understand both how blockchain works and the positive impact it can have on the world.

Why did we prepare this course when so much blockchain content is already available? That’s easy: you can find plenty of information out there, but it’s often just touching the surface. Sometimes there’s even a bit of misinformation, and it might prove difficult to figure out what’s what. So we want to make sure, you, along with everyone else, have access to reliable, in-depth blockchain education that examines the full spectrum of knowledge on this exciting technology. We also wanted to make this course as accessible as possible by making it free and including documentation, such as this script, that everyone could use and revisit.

It’s also crucial you get up-to-date information. That’s why we made it our job to ensure you learn blockchain in a comprehensive way that gives you a thorough understanding of the technology. This course will take you from the first generation of blockchain to third generation blockchains, showing you where blockchain comes from, the innovation it brings, and how revolutionary it can be.