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NCR Course Module 3
Class 9 Lesson Plan
Blockchain in Gaming
Register for the class: Here
Lead Facilitator: Chloe Lewis
Co-Facilitators: Nedlar & BGem
Guest Lecturer: JeffGold - NEAR Gaming DAO
Date: April 24, 2024 (week 9)
Time: 10am AST | 2pm UTC
Duration: 1 hour
Platform: NCR Thread on Telegram
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts of blockchain gaming.
- Learn about the integration of blockchain technologies in gaming and how it impacts the gaming industry.
- Explore real-world applications and case studies of blockchain gaming on NEAR Protocol.
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)
- Class 8: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
- Additional Reading:
- NEAR & Gaming: The Future of Gaming on Web3
- Marma J Gaming
- Blockchain and NFTs for Time-Bound Access and Monetization of Private Data
- Understanding the economies of blockchain games: an empirical analysis of Axie Infinity
- Profiling the Potential Risks and Benefits of Emerging “Play to Earn” Games: a Qualitative Analysis of Players’ Experiences with Axie Infinity
Agenda
| Time | Topic | Presenter | Activity & Description | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 mins | Introduction | Chloe | Welcome and overview of the session focusing on blockchain gaming. | ResearchWG on Telegram |
| 5-25 mins | Fundamentals of Blockchain Gaming | Chloe | Presentation on the basics of blockchain gaming, its significance, and evolution. | Pre-Reading Material Overview |
| 25-50 mins | Case Studies and Real-World Applications | Jeff Gold | Discussing real-world applications of blockchain gaming, with a focus on examples from NEAR Protocol. | |
| 55-60 mins | Conclusion & Next Steps | Chloe | Wrapping up the session with a preview of the next module and instructions for the homework assignment. | Next Class - 10: Advanced Topics |
Homework
- Get on pd.marmaj.org/cryptoheroes
- Unlock a character
- Equip gear
- Enter a dungeon
- Take a screenshot of your gameplay experience.
- Share your image on the Blockchain Operating System (BOS) .
- Share the link to your post in the Homework Telegram Thread
