INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOCURRENCIES

• You've had your eyes on cryptocurrencies for a while, but the world of crypto has seemed too uncertain or risky. However, now you're ready to learn more about the subject, whether for general knowledge or to help you decide whether to add them to your investment portfolio (even just $50 or $100 to get your feet wet or for fun).

• You're an accountant, lawyer, or business advisor, and it now seems appropriate for you to increase your knowledge of cryptocurrencies so you can better discuss the topic with your clients when they ask questions.

• You're a journalist, reporter, or public commentator on financial and business news, and given the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies, it seems a right time for you to expand your understanding of this sector for your content production;

• You're a public official, and you wish to enhance your knowledge of this sector for your work.

• What is Bitcoin?
• What is Ethereum?
• What are "alternative cryptocurrencies" (ALT COINS)?
• What are the different types of cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, ALTS, MEMES, STABLES, NFT)?
• How have cryptocurrencies evolved over the past 15 years?
• What are the main narratives in the world of cryptocurrencies?
• What roles do “hash addresses” play?
• What are the differences between cryptocurrencies and company stocks?
• How are cryptocurrencies regulated?
• Are cryptocurrencies considered securities for regulatory purposes?
• What is blockchain technology?
• What are the main types of blockchains?
• What are “degens” and why are they relevant?
• Why are some people abandoning their national currencies to buy cryptocurrencies?
• How are cryptocurrencies manipulated by market makers?
• What is the purpose of cryptocurrency pairs?
• What are the hours of the different crypto markets over a 24-hour period and a 7-day week?
• How can you use tools like Coinmarketcap and Coingecko?
• What roles do addresses play and what types of addresses are there?
• What is a cryptocurrency wallet and what are the different types of wallets?
• What is Metamask and how do you create a personal wallet with it?
• Where can you buy and sell cryptocurrencies?
• What is a decentralized exchange (DEX)?
• What is Tradingview?
• What are the differences between spot and derivative markets?
• What roles do smart contracts play?
• What are Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) and Airdrops, and how can you participate in them?
• What is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)?
• What is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)?
• What is staking?
• What is a liquidity pool and who are the liquidity providers?
• How to take your first steps in cryptocurrencies?
• And many more… feel free to ask questions.

We the course providers do not offer any financial, investment or legal advice regarding cryptocurrencies. We are not registered advisors or brokers under Canadian and Quebec securities regulations and are not providing legal services in any shape or manner. Rather, we are educators providing general knowledge about the cryptocurrency market.

It follows that we will not provide any advice on the merits of your decision to participate (or not) in cryptocurrency markets, nor will we suggest any opportune timing to do so. Any decision you make will be solely yours, and we will not try to influence you.

Our goal is to educate you generally to (a) increase your knowledge of this sector, and (b) provide you with more general knowledge to make more informed decisions about this sector.

We align with the objectives of securities regulators in Quebec and Ontario as well as concerns for investor protection and market regulation, and we support these objectives through education.

Michel P. Coderre will be your course instrutor.

Initially trained as a Chartered Accountant and later as a lawyer, Michel Coderre practiced law in Quebec for over 30 years, primarily in major international law firms. He taught business law to management students at HEC (Montreal) from 2012 to 2019.

Michel Coderre currently dedicates his activities in Quebec to managing Coudert Academy, which is affiliated with the Canadian law firm Coudert Legal. Nor does Coudert Legal, nor does Michel Coderre practice law in Quebec.

Coudert Academy's course focus is on new business and tax developments affecting Canadian business as well as asset management for individuals.

For more information about Coudert Academy, please refer to the homepage menu of its website.

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• Phone: (514) 717 1024

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