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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.
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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