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Horizon Africa - Blockchain Introduction and Career Perspectives
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In our first talk, we discussed about blockchain, cryptocurrencies and career perspectives. We usually get a lot of questions concerning career paths and perspectives which apply to the blockchain sector. In this post, we will provide a very basic explanation of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and related concepts, along with an career insight in the blockchain technology.
Introduction to Blockchain Suyash Sumaroo Asha Moodoo Lead Developer Akash Balluck Co-Founder (COO) Suyash Sumaroo Co-Founder (CTO) How blockchain is an alternative to centralized systems? Centralization - The way our society works It's just the START Cryptocurrencies are just applications running on top of a blockchain. A blockchain is the platform on which things can be built. SMART CONTRACTS and DAPPs Proof of Stake No mining software needed Proof of Work Powerful mining software needed Proof of Authority No mining needed Entrepreneur Huge opportunities to start your business in the blockchain eld. Career Blockchain programmers are among the highest paid in the world right now. Innovation Be the rst to develop new solutions. Criteria 1. Programming skills 2. Submission of an interesting use-case in Blockchain Sponsorship 1 student from each university Duration 2 months intensive training aiming to develop a MVP https://www.facebook.com/HorizonAfricaBlockchain
