Blockchain & NFT 101 Workshop

Detroit Ledger Technologies

This 2-day course will dive into what blockchain tech is and why it matters, explain what NFTs are and how they are more than pictures.

Grand Circus Detroit

Learn from local experts (<a href="https://eosdetroit.io" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EOS DETROIT</a>, <a href="https://facings.io" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FACINGS</a>, <a href="https://detroitblockchaincenter.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Detroit Blockchain Center</a>) about blockchain, NFTs, and how you can use these technologies in your project, business, or artistic endeavors.<a href="https://info.grandcircus.co/nft-blockchain" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">More Information</a>Scholarships: <a href="https://knightfoundation.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Knight Foundation</a> is providing 25 full-ride scholarships for artists and entrepreneurs to attend this workshop. <a href="https://www.grandcircus.co/blockchain-and-nft-workshop-application/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fill out the application</a> (takes 10 minutes) for a chance to receive one of these full-ride scholarships. Presenters:<ul><li>Jerry Rucker - Managing Director, EOS DETROIT</li><li>Adam Zientarski - COO, EOS DETROIT</li><li>Rob Konsdorf - CEO, FACINGS</li><li>Nate Talbot - Executive Director, Detroit Blockchain Center</li></ul>What you will learn:Day 1 (9am - 3pm, 1.5 hours of lunch/breaks)<ul><li>Intro to Blockchain -What is blockchain?</li><li>Why encryption is important</li><li>Key management (public keys v.s. private keys) • Public v.s. Private blockchains</li><li>What types of blockchains (consensus models)</li><li>Cryptocurrency exchanges</li><li>The EOSIO ecosystem</li><li>Smart Contracts</li><li>Governance</li><li>Non-currency use cases</li><li>Q&amp;A SESSION</li><li>Social hangout in Midtown (after workshop)</li></ul>Day 2 (9am - 3pm, 1.5 hours of lunch/breaks)<ul><li>What are NFTs?</li><li>The WAX Ecosystem</li><li>How to create a collection name/ account</li><li>How to create an NFT -considerations -Resource costs</li><li>Interview with an NFT Platform Founder</li><li>Tips for getting into the NFT business </li><li>Q&amp;A SESSION</li></ul>Note: Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test 48 hours prior to the event is required.

Blockchain & NFT 101 Workshop

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