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@tr Foundations of Blockchain course is available online. It builds consensus and sybil resistance mechanisms from the ground up, is chock full of additional resources, and does a great job of teaching principles. Go check it out if you're even a bit shaky on your stuff.

Thanks! Most recently I leaned into my obsessive side and put out something like 8+ hours of videos on proof-of-stake protocols, e.g. more than you ever wanted to know about PoW vs. PoS pros and cons here:

Thanks! Most recently I leaned into my obsessive side and put out something like 8+ hours of videos on proof-of-stake protocols, e.g. more than you ever wanted to know about PoW vs. PoS pros and cons here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnS9VMqVPpE&list=PLEGCF-WLh2RLOHv_xUGLqRts_9JxrckiA&index=84

Head of research at a16z crypto.
Professor, Columbia University.

Yep! I know, I’ve watched every video twice and also grabbed your hw problems when I knew I wanted to be in the space and the work you’re doing is really nifty. I also like how you have the supplemental papers included and talk about the edge of the field— like your bit on VDFs.