Blockchain 101
What it is and Why UX Practitioners Need to Know About It (Part 1)
Speaker: Geoff Robertson
This seminar is the first half of a two-part series. You may purchase this seminar only, or get both sessions for $149. To be eligible for this bundle, please register for either one of the sessions, and you will receive 50% off the other session.
In this first half of a two-part series about blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized applications, attendees will be provided a nontechnical explanation of the underlying mechanisms behind these terms. Here, information will be conveyed using easy to follow visuals and simple analogies aimed to help attendees not just comprehend the nascent technology but to extrapolate where it’s going. Further, the information provided in this seminar will lay the foundation for the topics discussed in the second seminar which will examine the UI / UX implications of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized Applications (dApps).
Topic Covered
Blockchain Basics
- Definition
- UX and blockchain primer *Note, the second-online seminar in this 2-part series is specifically about Blockchain and UX
Key Components
- Centralized vs Decentralized
- Decentralized ledger Technology (DLT)
- Permissionless
- Permissioned
Consensus Mechanisms
- Proof of Work (PoW)
- Proof of Stake (PoS)
Cryptocurrency
- Coins
- Token
Wallets
- Lite
- Full Node
Keys
- Public
- Private
Smart Contracts & Decentralized Applications (dApps)
About the Speaker
Geoff Robertson is founder and UX Specialist at Chockablock, whose mission is to help those working in blockchain technology identify their product's barriers to adoption and create better experiences for the next wave of users. He has developed several innovative techniques for collecting qualitative data in complex, multi-user environments. Geoff values team involvement in research and has structured his process to include designers and developers allowing them to learn and apply techniques on their own. Geoff earned his BA in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina in 2006 and his MA in Human Factors and Applied Cognitive Psychology from George Mason University in 2010.
Online Seminar