Understanding Cryptocurrencies

Understanding Cryptocurrencies takes a look at what cryptocurrencies are, why they are important and how you can use them. Your students will benefit from working together as a team on activities, research skills, listening skills and communication.

Suitable for KS4/KS5 Students

Workshop, Topic Mini-Series, Industry Talk

Topic content

What we'll cover

  • Introduction: What is cryptocurrency, Web 3 and blockchain? Why are there different types of cryptocurrencies? How can they make and lose you money?
  • Bitcoin as digital gold: What is money? Why did we use gold as money? Why did gold fail as money? Is our own currency doomed? Is Bitcoin digital gold? Will it kill the environment?
  • The technology revolution: Is Ethereum a new internet? How did a Bored Ape change art? What is the metaverse? Is data the new oil? What are social tokens?
  • Crypto and you: a crash course in investing, storing and finding value in different coins and tokens.

 

Outcomes

  • Improve knowledge and understanding of crypto and blockchain technology
  • Understand the positives of this new technological development
  • Understand the disruption and challenges they create
  • Help students appreciate how they can benefit from these changes and the opportunities they present
  • To give students the confidence to engage with the cryptoverse

"It was a great masterclass, with all the questions one might have about crypto currency answered and more! Students were engaged throughout and really valued the opportunity.

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