Education Week

How the world's top universities are teaching blockchain, crypto and Web3. Presented by Atlas.

Education Week

Opinion

I Made an NFT Collection to Represent My Student Loan Debt

“College Admission” is a performance art NFT collection that takes a critical lens to the student loan debt crisis and the shame it causes borrowers.

“Loyola Marymount University – 2010 to 2020” (Alex Hluch)


Cost: $110,603.32

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Crypto and the ‘Law of the Horse’

There’s no such thing as "crypto law." So why are so many people studying it? This article is part of CoinDesk’s “Education Week.”

(Silje Midtgård/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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On Starting a Crypto Career in the Dead of Winter

An argument for taking the long view and studying blockchain or related technology now, even when prospects seem scary. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Goes to College

As traditional financial firms expand into crypto, recruiters will seek traditional hiring credentials, creating a sea change at universities and the crypto job market overall. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

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Why Would Anyone Take a College Course on Urbit?

Neal Davis taught the first graduate-level seminar on the controversial computing platform Urbit. Here’s why.

(Kimberly Farmer/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Web3 Education Can Help Creators ‘Own a Piece of the Internet': Nas Company Exec

Alex Dwek joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss the education technology platform Nas Company and how Web3 can help creators “make a living off the internet.”

"We see Web3 as this amazing opportunity for creators to own a piece of the internet," said Alex Dwek, chief operating officer at Nas Company. (Gaspar Uhas via Unsplash)

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Circle to Roll Out Free Crypto Literacy Program to HBCUs

Students who perform well will get a leg up to apply for Circle internships and employment. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

(Desola Lanre-Ologun/unsplash)

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The Quick and Comprehensive Guide to Blockchain for Corporate Executives

Companies are predicting blockchain will be key to driving innovation and economic growth. Here’s what business leaders need to know about the technology.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

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How to Teach Yourself Blockchain: A Guide for Budding Builders

Web3 developers and teachers weigh in with practical advice to help anyone get started building on blockchain.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

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Is Peter Thiel’s Pro-Dropout Fellowship Mostly an Advertisement for Himself?

The $100,000 Thiel Fellowships garner big headlines for successes like Figma and Ethereum. But a deeper look shows a program that’s more about hype than reform. This article is part of CoinDesk's Education Week

Peter Thiel holding cash (Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)