# NCR Course Module 3
## Class 9 Lesson Plan
## Blockchain in Gaming

[(Recording)](https://t.me/ResearchWG/129/5604)

> Register for the class: [Here](https://near.org/xvii.near/widget/NCR.Index?tab=home)

**Lead Facilitator:** [Chloe Lewis](https://near.social/mob.near/widget/MyPage?accountId=chloe.near)
**Co-Facilitators:** [Nedlar](https://near.social/mob.near/widget/ProfilePage?accountId=15870c8972a9fe6cdb7dfc2df835740108e8674cc170a091cd0ece0b9e4f6cfa) & [BGem](https://near.social/mob.near/widget/ProfilePage?accountId=bheegem.near)
**Guest Lecturer**: [JeffGold](https://near.org#/near/widget/ProfilePage?accountId=jeffgold.near) - [NEAR Gaming DAO](https://t.me/NearGamesChat)
**Date:** April 24, 2024 (week 9)
**Time:** 10am AST | 2pm UTC
**Duration**: 1 hour
**Platform**: [NCR Thread on Telegram](https://t.me/ResearchWG)

### 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](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/ncr-01)
- [Class 2: Methods for Blockchain Data Retrieval](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/ncr-02)
- [Class 3: Data Transformation and Visualization Techniques](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/ncr-03)
- [Class 4: Advanced Data Analysis Techniques](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/ncr-04)
- [Class 5: Identifying Potential Research Topics](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/ncr-05)
- [Class 6: Governance in Blockchain](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/ncr-06)
- [Class 7: Decentralized Finance (DeFi)](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/ncr-07)
- [Class 8: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/ncr-08)
- **Additional Reading**:
- [NEAR & Gaming: The Future of Gaming on Web3](https://near.org/blog/near-gaming-the-future-of-gaming-on-web3)
- [Marma J Gaming](https://marmaj.org/gaming)
- [Blockchain and NFTs for Time-Bound Access and Monetization of Private Data](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9877874)
- [Understanding the economies of blockchain games: an empirical analysis of Axie Infinity](https://pub.tik.ee.ethz.ch/students/2022-FS/BA-2022-08.pdf)
- [Profiling the Potential Risks and Benefits of Emerging “Play to Earn” Games: a Qualitative Analysis of Players’ Experiences with Axie Infinity](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11469-022-00894-y)

#### 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](https://t.me/ResearchWG) |
| 5-25 mins | Fundamentals of Blockchain Gaming | Chloe | Presentation on the basics of blockchain gaming, its significance, and evolution. | [Pre-Reading Material Overview](https://hackmd.io/6fPAX5_jSe6aVVkhtUBy2w#Pre-Reading-Material) |
| 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](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/ncr-10) |

#### 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) ](https://near.social).
- Share the link to your post in the [Homework Telegram Thread]()

[Session Link: Class 9](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/ncr-09)