Cryptocurrency

Students will be able to:

• Understand what fiat money is and where it gains its value
• Explain what cryptocurrency is and how it works
• Identify the pros and cons of bitcoin
• Explain how blockchain technology works

Students will be able to:

• Summarize what cryptocurrency mining is and how it impacts the environment
• Compare and contrast proof of work and proof of stake verification methods
• Explain what factors impact the value of cryptocurrency
• Analyze the risks of using cryptocurrency as a form of payment in completing transactions

Students will be able to:

• Compare cryptocurrencies 
• Explain how to buy cryptocurrencies
• Explain how to store cryptocurrencies using hard and soft wallets
• List the pros and cons of hard and soft wallets

Students will be able to:

• Compare and contrast speculation and investing
• Analyze the behavioral elements involved in cryptocurrency marketing
• Analyze multiple investing options that should be considered before buying cryptocurrency
• Synthesize information to decide whether or not a person should buy cryptocurrency