About the certification

Some Key Concepts Covered Include:

Digital Asset Classification Framework — Comprehensive taxonomy distinguishing payment tokens, utility tokens, and asset tokens, establishing foundational understanding of how different digital asset categories function within blockchain ecosystems and their distinct characteristics in capital markets

Security Token Mechanics & Ownership Digitization — Deep examination of how security tokens represent digitized ownership certificates combining regulated financial instruments with blockchain agility, exploring the tokenization process for issuing, trading, and tracking real asset ownership on distributed networks

Operational Advantages & Market Transformation — Analysis of tokenization benefits including process automation, continuous 24/7 trading capabilities, faster deal execution, asset interoperability across platforms, fractional ownership models, and enhanced liquidity and market depth compared to traditional paper-based securities

Asset Class Applications & Implementation Evidence — Exploration of tokenizable asset types spanning gold and precious metals, real estate properties, fixed income instruments, equity securities, and investment funds, illustrated through case studies including Britain's Royal Mint, St. Regis Aspen Resort, and the World Bank's Bond-i blockchain bond issuance

‍Regulatory Landscape & Compliance Integration — Examination of how security tokens enable automated investor protections and regulatory compliance mechanisms, analyzing potential regulatory responses and frameworks governing tokenized securities across jurisdictions to ensure legal adherence while unlocking new business models and revenue streams

The second course of Blockchain Finance bundle will demystify digital assets. You will understand the different types of digital assets, how tokenization works, and its potential to disrupt the entire financial industry.

You’ll then dive deeper into the intricacies of tokenization, understanding its benefits, and the wide array of existing assets that can be disrupted through digitization. Finally, as you learn to create tokens, you’ll also understand the perimeters you can operate within, as the course teaches you about the regulation and compliance guidelines on tokenization