Overview
Over the next few lessons, we'll explore the historical context and technological advancements that led to Web3, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. You'll grasp the cultural, ethical, and technical dimensions of blockchain technology, from decentralized ledgers to blockchain wallets. By the end, you'll understand the cultural significance of blockchain, its political origins, and its potential impact on industries. To give you a glimpse of how the tech works, we'll also delve into the technology behind Web3, covering decentralized ledgers, the function of blockchains, and blockchain accounts and wallets

You will get access to:
Course 1: The Origins of Web3
Course 2: Blockchain Culture and Vision
Course 3: Introduction to Decentralized Ledgers and Blockchain Wallets
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Learning Outcomes

• Understand the cultural and technological evolution from Web1 to Web3.
• Explore the historical context and inception of pivotal cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
• Discuss the potential impact of blockchain on society and envision a Web3 future.
• Analyze the cultural, ethical, and political dimensions of blockchain technology.
• Gain insights into the foundational concepts of decentralized ledgers and blockchain accounts.

Meet The trainer
Daniella Jozsef is a non-conformist, dreamer, burner, and software security engineer with over five years’ experience in the blockchain industry. She has served as a product consultant and technical lead on several enterprise blockchain projects, and worked as a key technical person within the Tezos ecosystem between 2020 and 2023. In this role, she collaborated with a wide variety of artists and cultural institutions exploring the blockchain space. With a critical, human-centric worldview, she aims to be a voice of caution, guiding those interested in these emerging, exciting, yet often controversial technologies.

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Overview
This module will guide you through the historical journey that museums have taken since the early 2015s by exploring the potential of Web3 technology and NFTs. The three classes will focus on early web3 experimentations by museums before 2021, the year 2021 when everything changed and the world finally heard about the potential of the blockchain via the sale of a purely digital artwork by Beeple at Christie’s New York as an NFT, and the post-2021 experimentations that led us to the present. This course will explore the before and after of this historic shift, providing a comprehensive understanding of how blockchain technology can be utilized by museums and cultural institutions, based on historical use cases and examples.

You will get access to:
Course 1: Blockchain in Museums Before 2021
Course 2: How Has 2021 Changed the Narrative?
Course 3: Blockchain in Museums After 2021
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Learning Outcomes

• Discover how museums experimented with the blockchain since the 2015s
• Understand what happened in 2021 in the NFT world and how this modified the way museums and cultural institutions thought about the potential of web3
• Dive deep into more recent and more complex Web3 projects led by museums around the world
• Discuss the potential impact of blockchain on the art world
• Gain insights into the history of art and blockchain

Meet The Trainers
Diane Drubay, a pioneering strategist, curator, and speaker, has been reshaping the museum and arts sector globally since 2007. She launched We Are Museums in 2013, an innovation lab focusing today on museums' ecological transition and web3 integration. She consulted for over thirty museums, leading to partnerships with prestigious institutions like the Musée d’Orsay and Serpentine and collaborations within the Tezos ecosystem with figures like Marina Abramovic. Diane Drubay's influence extends through public talks at venues like Tate, ArtBasel, ZKM Karlsruhe, ARKO Art Center Korea, NFT Paris, Re:publica. Diane is also a multimedia artist, focusing on ecological awareness and curating environmental art.

Fanny Lakoubay is a crypto art collector, advisor and curator with a background in art, technology and finance. She worked for many years at Artnet and Christie’s in New York City before falling into the crypto rabbit hole. Since 2018, she has been advising digital artists, collectors and projects via LAL ART Advisory. She is on the board of many NFT initiatives (Superrare DAO, NFT Factory, NFT Paris) and is a pillar of the Web3 community via WAC Lab (advising art institutions on Web3), The Blockchain Art Directory (a documentation effort of the art genres on the blockchain), and RadicalxChange Foundation (fostering civic tech and democracy).

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Overview
In this module, we'll explore the vital aspects of blockchain security, including threats like social engineering and malware, as well as the nuances of pseudonymity and self-sovereign identity. We'll also delve into the transformative potential of smart contracts, understanding them through the analogy of a vending machine, and reflecting on their impact on various industries.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the key security threats in Web3, including social engineering and malware.
• Grasp the nuances of pseudonymity and its implications for privacy in blockchain technology.
• Explore the transformative potential of smart contracts and their impact on various industries.
• Gain insights into the concept of self-sovereign identity and its role in decentralized identity management.
• Reflect on the complexities of Web3 security and identity management, paving the way for a safer digital future.

Meet The Trainer
Daniella Jozsef is a non-conformist, dreamer, burner, and software security engineer with over five years’ experience in the blockchain industry. She has served as a product consultant and technical lead on several enterprise blockchain projects, and worked as a key technical person within the Tezos ecosystem between 2020 and 2023. In this role, she collaborated with a wide variety of artists and cultural institutions exploring the blockchain space. With a critical, human-centric worldview, she aims to be a voice of caution, guiding those interested in these emerging, exciting, yet often controversial technologies.

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Overview
This module is your gateway to a comprehensive exploration of art's evolution in the digital age, from the pioneering days of blockchain-registered art to the latest trends in the NFT market. Throughout the program, you'll delve into the history of blockchain-registered artworks, grasp the dynamics of on-chain art galleries, and stay updated on current and future trends in digital art.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the evolution of digital art in the Web3 space, from blockchain-registered art to NFT trends.
• Learn about the emergence of online and physical Web3 art galleries and the concept of a cultural metaverse.
• Learn about blockchain platforms supporting art projects, such as Ethereum and Tezos.
• Study different models empowering creatives and gain insights into the art landscape on the blockchain.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and events in digital art, ensuring you remain at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.

Meet The Trainers
Fanny Lakoubay is a crypto art collector, advisor and curator with a background in art, technology and finance. She worked for many years at Artnet and Christie’s in New York City before falling into the crypto rabbit hole. Since 2018 she has been advising digital artists, collectors and projects via LAL ART Advisory. She is at the board of many NFT initiatives (Superrare DAO, NFT Factory, NFT Paris) and is a pillar of the Web3 community via WAC Lab (advising art institutions on Web3), The Blockchain Art Directory (a documentation effort of the art genres on the blockchain), and RadicalxChange Foundation (fostering civic tech and democracy).

Regina Harsanyi is the Associate Curator of Media Arts at the Museum of Moving Image and a preventive conservator of time-based media. She is dedicated to educating on variable media arts, ranging from plastics to software, lecturing globally. Harsanyi has led conservation projects for renowned institutions, artist studios, and private collectors, bridging academia, museums, galleries, and artists to ensure the longevity of complex artworks.

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