Introduction to Bitcoin
Catherine provides an introduction to bitcoin - what bitcoin is, how it relates to blockchain, and how it has been perceived.
Overview
Bitcoin is a decentralised digital currency that can be sent from one user to another on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries. The underpinning technology that maintains the Bitcoin transaction ledger is Blockchain, in which Bitcoin was the first application, though it can be adapted for other uses.
Key learning objectives:
Explain what Bitcoin and Blockchain are
Summary
Expert
Catherine Thomas
Catherine is an associate at Outlier Ventures, a venture platform that was the first platform focused on blockchain in Europe. In her role, Catherine manages investor and partner relations, supporting their portfolio and building the Outlier Ventures community. Previously, she spent 3 years working with London & Partners as a consultant to international investors.
