1. Introduction to Cryptocurrency
   • What is Cryptocurrency?
   • The History of Digital Currencies
   • Difference between Fiat Currency and Cryptocurrency
   • Overview of Major Cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple)
2. Blockchain Technology
   • Understanding Blockchain: A Decentralized Ledger
   • Components of Blockchain (blocks, nodes, miners)
   • How blockchain works: transactions, consensus mechanisms
   • Public vs. Private Blockchains
3. Cryptographic Principles
   • Basics of Cryptography
   • Hash Functions and Digital Signatures
   • Private and Public keys
   • Encryption and Security in Blockchain
4. Bitcoin: The Pioneer
   • The History of Bitcoin
   • How Bitcoin Works: Mining, Halving, and the Blockchain
   • Bitcoin Wallets: Custodial and Non-Custodial Wallets
   • Bitcoin Transactions and Fees
5. Ethereum and Smart Contracts
   • Overview of Ethereum and How it differs from Bitcoin
   • Introduction to Smart Contracts
   • Use Cases of Ethereum (Decentralized Applications - DApps, DeFi)
   • Ethereum 2.0 and Proof of Stake
6. Other Major Cryptocurrencies
   • Overview of Altcoins (Litecoin, Cardano, Polkadot, etc.)
   • Stablecoins and their Role in the Crypto Ecosystem
   • Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrencies (Monero, Zcash)
   • Differences in Consensus Algorithms (PoW, PoS, DPoS)
7. Cryptocurrency Mining
   • What is Cryptocurrency Mining?
   • Types of Mining: Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake
   • Mining Hardware and Software
   • Environmental Impact and Energy Consumption
8. Wallets and Security
   • Types of Cryptocurrency Wallets (Hot Wallets, Cold Wallets)
   • How to Store and Secure your Cryptocurrencies
   • Security Best Practices: Avoiding Phishing and Scams
   • Multi-Signature Wallets and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
9. Exchanges and Trading
   • Overview of Cryptocurrency Exchanges (Centralized vs. Decentralized)
   • How to Trade Cryptocurrencies: Market, Limit, and Stop Orders
   • Trading Strategies: Day trading, HODLing, Arbitrage
   • Risks Associated with trading
10. Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
    • Introduction to DeFi
    • DeFi Applications: Lending, Borrowing, Yield Farming, Liquidity Pools
    • Understanding Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
    • Risks in DeFi: Smart Contract Vulnerabilities, Impermanent Loss
11. Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Token Sales
    • What are ICOs, STOs, and IEOs?
    • How Token Sales Work
    • Regulatory Issues and Risks in ICOs
    • Security Token Offerings (STOs) vs. Utility Tokens
12. Regulations and Legal Considerations
    • Global Cryptocurrency Regulations
    • Tax Implications of Holding and Trading Cryptocurrencies
    • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Regulations
    • Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies in various Jurisdictions
13. NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)
    • What are NFTs?
    • How NFTs work on Ethereum and other Blockchains
    • NFT Use Cases: Art, Gaming, Real Estate
    • The NFT marketplace and investing in NFTs
14. Future of Cryptocurrency
    • Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
    • The Role of Cryptocurrency in the Global Financial System
    • Innovations in Blockchain Technology: Layer 2, Sharding, and Interoperability
    • Potential Challenges and Opportunities for Cryptocurrency Adoption
15. Advanced Cryptographic Techniques
    • Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP)
    • Multi-Party Computation
    • Post-Quantum Cryptography
    • Blockchain Scalability Solutions (e.g., Lightning Network, Rollups)
16. Building Decentralized Applications (DApps)
    • Introduction to Smart Contract Development (Solidity)
    • Building a simple DApp on Ethereum
    • Interacting with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
    • Testing and Deploying Smart Contracts

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