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NCR Course Module 3
Class 8 Lesson plan
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
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Facilitator: Chloe
Co-Facilitators: Nedlar& BGem
Guest Lecturer: Starpause (Jordan)
Date: April 17, 2024 (week 8)
Time:10am AST | 2pm UTC
Duration: 1 hour
Platform: NCR Thread on Telegram
Target Audience: This session is targeted at learners with foundational blockchain knowledge, focusing on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) within the NEAR Protocol ecosystem.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Gain an understanding of NFT fundamentals.
- Learn about the NFT ecosystem on NEAR.
- Explore market trends, valuation models, and practical uses of NFTs.
Pre-Reading Material
- Past Modules for Review:
- Class 1: Foundations of Blockchain and NEAR Protocol
- Class 2: Methods for Blockchain Data Retrieval
- Class 3: Data Transformation and Visualization Techniques
- Class 4: Advanced Data Analysis Techniques
- Class 5: Identifying Potential Research Topics
- Class 6: Governance in Blockchain
- Class 7: Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
- Academic Paper: Blockchain and NFTs for Time-Bound Access and Monetization of Private Data
Agenda
| Time | Topic | Presenter | Activity & Description | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 mins | Introduction | Chloe | Welcome and review of course structure. Overview of Class 8 on NFTs. | Course Page |
| 5-20 mins | Overview of NFTs | Chloe | The basics and importance of NFTs, including their role within the NEAR ecosystem. | NFT Standard - ETH / NFT Standard - NEAR |
| 20-55 mins | Deep Dive into NFTs on NEAR | Starpause (Jordan) | Guest lecture by Starpause, discussing NFTs' usage, creation, and applications. | |
| 55-60 mins | Conclusion & Next Steps | Chloe | Wrap-up of the session and outlining homework assignment, with a brief introduction to the next module. | Next Class - 9: Gaming |
Homework
- Mint an NFT on the NEAR Protocol Blockchain - submit here
- Mint on Paras: https://paras.id/
- NRC Mintbase Contract:https://www.mintbase.xyz/contract/nrc.mintbase1.near/nfts/all/0
- Mintbase Drop: https://docs.mintbase.xyz/wallet/nft-drops
- Keypom Drop: https://keypom.xyz/
