Course curriculum

  • 1

    Provenance Crypto Fundamentals

    • Introduction to the Course
  • 2

    Section A - Blockchain and Crypto Fundamentals

    • Introduction

    • Contents

    • Blockchain and Crypto: What is it?

    • Crypto: How It Works

    • Crypto: Why This Matters

    • Before Blockchain: The Trust Problem

    • The Beginning of Crypto

    • What Is a Blockchain

    • How a Blockchain Transaction Works

    • Why Immutability Matters

    • BANK vs CRYPTO Accounts

    • Hot vs Cold Wallets

    • How To Create A Private Wallet

    • Exchanges vs Custodian

    • Private Keys vs Multi Signatories

    • Roles and Permissions

    • Centralized Networks

    • Decentralized Networks

    • Crypto as an Asset Class

    • Definition: DeFi Explained Simply

    • Traditional Finance vs Decentralized Finance

    • Definition: Stablecoin Payments

    • Key Terms Recap

    • Key Takeaways and Transition

    • Section A - Quiz
  • 3

    Section B - On-Chain Source of Funds and Exposure

    • Introduction

    • Contents

    • Reading Blockchain Data for Compliance

    • Off-Chain Data

    • On-Chain Data

    • Why On-Chain Data Matters For Compliance

    • Wallets (Compliance Lens)

    • Transaction and Flow Analysis

    • Common On-Chain Typologies

    • Mixers / Tumblers

    • Layering - Making Funds Harder to Follow

    • Bridging

    • Privacy Protocols

    • Blockchain Analytics Tools

    • Understanding Exposure

    • Exposure: Centralised Exchanges

    • Analyst Review and Recommendations

    • Applying a Risk-Based Approach

    • Common Red Flags!

    • Key Takeaways

    • Section B - Quiz