The DataHour: Introduction to Blockchain

Sakshi Raheja Last Updated : 25 May, 2022
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Dear Readers,

When the entire world is so buzzed with the word ‘Blockchain’. How can we leave our readers behind? Some of us are already aware and part of the cryptocurrency world and most of us still have our apprehensions. So, let us join Valerii Babushkin who is head of Data Science at Blockchain and Kaggle Competitions Grandmaster.

Just to give you a little background about Blockchain. It is a system that is impossible to hack, change or cheat the system. Blockchain is a type of DLT in which transactions are recorded with an immutable cryptographic signature called a hash. Sounds interesting, right? Would you like to know more? If yes, join us and Valerii on 31st May 2022 and get all your queries answered.

 

BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW! 🛋️

About the DataHour

Anyone who doesn’t live under a rock has probably heard of Blockchain. Having the ability to reduce risk and fraud in a scalable manner is what makes it an emerging and revolutionary technology.

Are you a Blockchain enthusiast? Want to know what exactly is Blockchain? You’ve come to the right place. In this DataHour, Valerri Babushkin, will discuss why blockchain is a computer and how this computer is layered. Also, what different environments of Blockchain do we have at the moment.


Prerequisites:
Enthusiasm for learning Blockchain

Who is this DataHour for?

  • For everyone interested in Blockchain.

Speaker

Valerii Babushkin

Head of Data Science at Blockchain, Kaggle Competitions Grandmaster

Valerii Babushkin works at Blockchain.com as a Head of Data Science. Before that he worked in Facebook at the WhatApp User Data Privacy as Staff Engineer, at Alibaba Russia as the VP of Machine Learning and at X5 Retail Group as a Senior Director of Data Science. Also, Valerii is a Kaggle Competition Grand Master, ranked globally in the top 30.

You can follow him on Linkedin.

 

Conclusion

I hope you’re excited to attend this DataHour on blockchain with us. Valerii is a prolific speaker who brings his enriching experience as the head of Data Science at Blockchain that you wouldn’t want to miss! So, Stay tuned. If you wish to read some articles on Analytics problems. Head on to our blog!

Grab this fantastic opportunity by registering here for the DataHour Webinar. If you’re attending this session and have some preliminary questions about this topic, please send them to us at [email protected], or you could ask directly to the speaker during the session.

If you missed our previously conducted ‘The DataHour’ series, head to our YouTube Channel and check out the recordings.

Connect

If you’re facing any difficulty registering or wish to conduct a session with us. Then, get in touch with us at [email protected].

I am a passionate writer and avid reader who finds joy in weaving stories through the lens of data analytics and visualization. With a knack for blending creativity with numbers, I transform complex datasets into compelling narratives. Whether it's writing insightful blogs or crafting visual stories from data, I navigate both worlds with ease and enthusiasm. 

A lover of both chai and coffee, I believe the right brew sparks creativity and sharpens focus—fueling my journey in the ever-evolving field of analytics. For me, every dataset holds a story, and I am always on a quest to uncover it.

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