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title: intro to blockchain (1 of 2)
tags: miami
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# Intro to Blockchain

## Session 1 of 2

> ### PREP for session #2
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> https://github.com/Learn-NEAR/starter--near-sdk-as
> .
> [wallet.near.org](https://wallet.near.org) sign up for a NEAR account
> [exploringnear.com](https://www.exploringnear.com) take your first few steps
> [awesomenear.com/trending](https://awesomenear.com/trending) check out what's new

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**key questions:**

- how does blockchain work?
- how does it serve the needs of the community?
- use cases: where does this tech apply?

**what's out**

- price speculation

**resources**

- [Berkeley’s Blockchain Microbond Could Spark A Muni Market Revolution](https://www.forbes.com/sites/debtwire/2019/12/19/berkeleys-blockchtinyain-microbond-could-spark-a-muni-market-revolution/?sh=20e5887659fd)
- [aurora.dev](https://aurora.dev) -- run Ethereum applications on the NEAR platform
- [explorer.near.org](https://explorer.near.org) -- explore the NEAR network
- [economics in a sharded blockchain](https://near.org/papers/economics-in-sharded-blockchain/)
- [projects built by students of the NEAR Certified Developer program](https://github.com/Learn-NEAR/)
- [public / private keys](https://andersbrownworth.com/blockchain/public-private-keys/)
- multi-signature key management systems
- [SputnikDAO](https://github.com/near-daos/sputnik-dao-contract/tree/feat/enchance-contract-v2-readme/sputnikdao2)
_Decentralized Autonomous Org on NEAR_
- https://keys.casa
_Casa is the leading provider of Bitcoin self custody solutions. The ultimate blend of security, privacy, and control_
- https://gnosis.io
_Gnosis builds new market mechanisms for decentralized finance. Our three interoperable product lines allow you to create, trade, and hold digital assets_
- https://multisafe.io
- contract standards
- [OpenZeppelin](https://docs.openzeppelin.com/contracts/4.x/)
- [NEAR nomicon](https://nomicon.io/Standards/README.html)

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- [some useful content (videos, articles, podcasts, etc)](https://hackmd.io/@nearly-learning/ncd-day-0)
- slides: https://bit.ly/near-104
- agenda: [Introduction to Blockchain](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19GyzLZs1dD8r2hqnCGkmyJs0q3cyf-GAaV6jQrhFdHo/edit#)

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