The city of Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, has launched free online courses on blockchain technology, artificial intelligence and new technologies with the aim of providing a basic understanding of people about these technologies and spurring innovation in Colombia.

this is Courses It is sponsored by the Office of the Mayor of Bogotá and is available to citizens over the age of 14.

In addition to having a course on blockchain technology, there are also courses on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things.

Each course has a basic and intermediate level, with each level taking four weeks to complete.

In the basic blockchain course, citizens learn the meaning of blockchain, its advantages and disadvantages, the areas in which the technology is most practiced, how technology affects the financial market, how Bitcoin is used and the effects on businesses’ transformation in the digital sphere.

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At the intermediate level of the blockchain course, they will learn about the application and operation of the blockchain. The course is described as an alternative to keeping a permanent and secure record of information about monetary transactions, but there is still much to explore in its potential.

Colombia is one of the South American countries that have sought to use blockchain and cryptocurrencies to grow their economy.

Bogotá, being the capital and largest city in the country, has been the center of many campaigns related to awareness of the importance of digital payment and blockchain technology.

In 2019, Bogotá hosted the International Bitcoin Expo which brought together more than 25,000 crypto enthusiasts.

The fair had more than 200 trading platforms, with thousands of different digital products related to cryptocurrency on display.

What was unique about this show was that it only accepted payments made in Bitcoin SV.

Not only that, but Dr. Craig Wright was previously recognized by the Bogotá Council as Satoshi Nakamoto in 2019.

Dr. Thraith was invited to speak about Bitcoin on the sidelines of the International Bitcoin Expo.

After his speech, the council awarded him an official honor on behalf of the city, recognizing his revolutionary work with Bitcoin.

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