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Demystifying decentralization one block at a time
Crypto and Blockchain. Learn why you should have them in your life. How to be financially free, and truly own your money. To avoid queues, lame excuses and stay safe. Kick off, keep up to date, keep sane and stay grinning. It's time for Crypto ABC. Welcome to School of Block.
Episode #31
What Will Happen To Your Crypto When You Die?
It’s the first rule of crypto - never share your recovery phrase with ANYONE. But what happens when you kick the bucket?
Oct 20, 2021
Episode #30
Bitcoin & El Salvador – what does it all REALLY mean?
What exactly is a legal tender? Why should you care? And how could El Salvador's radical action affect you in the future?
Oct 13, 2021
Episode #29
Buying your dream NFT (non-fungible token) – even if it's too pricey
These days, NFTs can break the bank. But what if there was a way to collectively own an NFT?
Oct 06, 2021
Episode #28
Play-to-earn: make your hobby pay off
Nowadays people pay to play. Yet, some gamers have stumbled on a way to make their habit, I mean hobby, pay off. Welcome to play to earn.
Sep 29, 2021
Episode #27
How to get a Digital job? Work in the Metaverse!
Have you found yourself thinking about a career change recently? Well don’t head down to the job centre quite yet. The Metaverse isn’t just going to be a place to hang out, it’s also going to be full of “staff wanted” signs.
Sep 22, 2021
Episode #26
What's going on with crypto regulations?
Up until now, we've been making the crypto rules up as we go. How might that change in the future, how would those changes be implemented, and how would they affect the wild world of crypto? Let's dive in.
Sep 15, 2021
Episode #25
The Metaverse – what it's REALLY about
What is the METAVERSE? Well, no-one can be told what the METAVERSE is. You have to see it for yourself. So strap in for a virtual extravaganza. School of Block, here we go!
Sep 08, 2021
Episode #24
Why is decentralized social media so hot?
Social media is everywhere - an ever-evolving beast that’s changed the world in many ways. But, how could the power of social media shift from the billionaires in Silicon Valley back to you and me? Let's School of Block!
Sep 01, 2021
Episode #23
What in the WORLD is a DAO - and why are they so useful?
Decentralized Autonomous Organisations. Quite a mouthful, which is why most people just say 'DAO'. But what are they? What do they do? And why should you care? Find out, by watching School of Block.
Aug 18, 2021
Episode #22
3 Reasons Why Social Tokens Could Be The New Cool
Social Tokens can do things no other tokens can... Give you access to real world events in the arts, in sport or finance… How? Why? It's time for School of Block.
Aug 11, 2021
Episode #21
What are crypto avatars?
We all know what an avatar is right? no not the blockbuster movie. There's a whole bunch of crypto avatars out there, and they're taking the NFT world by storm. Let's explore!
Aug 04, 2021
Episode #20
In the head of a scammer
This week we want to understand scammers, so we have to become a one, follow us while we get in the head of scammer and get your radar on!
Jul 28, 2021
Episode #19
How to protect your crypto?
“Keep your crypto safe” is a pretty common phrase. But HOW? Is there a crypto equivalent of stashing your goodies in a fortified military bunker? let's get facted.
Jul 21, 2021
Episode #18
How To Crypto?
In last week's episode we showed you the dark side of the crypto world. But what happens when you find something that's properly LEGIT? Or think you have? How and what do you research, and how do you buy in?
Jul 14, 2021
Episode #17
Get Rich quickly in crypto
In crypto, there's plenty of folks promising the answer to THAT question. But how many of them should you listen to? Stick around, and we'll be giving YOU the TOP FIVE LESSONS that MILLIONS have had to learn the hard way.
Jul 07, 2021
Episode #16
Layer 2: The Sequel We Asked for
Layer2 protocols are here to make our lives smoother without hurting our pockets. Explore the different possibilities and how you can access them. It's time to cross the bridge!
Jun 30, 2021
Episode #15
Crypto Passive Income
The crypto market is a rollercoaster ride. Sometimes up sometimes down. How you can make the most out of it anyway? Enter crypto passive income.
Jun 23, 2021
Episode #14
What are Smart contracts?
Smart contracts. They’re self-executing contracts with terms between different parties written in code. But where do they come from? What are the advantages and use cases? What can go wrong? Time to Demystify.
Jun 16, 2021
Episode #13
What is DeFi?
Imagine a world where you could lend, borrow and invest without having to go anywhere near a bank. Curious? Enter DeFi.
Jun 09, 2021
Episode #12
How To Make an NFT?
So you’re an “artist” - well actually you’re a dreamer, and you want to jump on the non-fungible wave? then this might be the perfect thing for you. It's time to learn how to create NFTs.
May 26, 2021
Episode #11
Why The NFT Hype?
It’s time to get under the non fungible skin of NFTs. What's so good about them? Why are people buying them for so much money? We have the answers.
May 19, 2021
Episode #10
Different Coins On The Block
With just about as many altcoins as there are stars in the sky, what’s the point of all of them? Are they all serving different use cases, or just trying to do the same thing but better? Let's explore the Crypto galaxy..
May 12, 2021
Episode #9
What is web 3?
Web 3 ushers in the era of your personal, digital, freedom. Free from what though, you ask? well, that's what here for, it's time for School of Block.
May 05, 2021
Episode #8
Can we go decentralized?
In 2021 the world is a long way from being ready to go fully decentralized but we can learn a great deal from trying. Let's explore.
Apr 28, 2021
Episode #7
What are Blockchains used for?
Blockchain is already quietly revolutionising the worlds of finance and logistics and it's not going to stop there. Is it going to change the world? Good question. So why don’t we dive into it?
Apr 21, 2021
Episode #6
What is Blockchain?
Blockchain, what can we use it for? Why hasn’t it been possible before and what exactly do we mean by consensus? Time to demystify.
Apr 14, 2021
Episode #5
History of Decentralisation
The initial vision for The Internet was meant to be free and decentralised. But things didn’t really go as planned. So, what went wrong? who’s to blame? and where are we heading? Let’s figure out.
Apr 07, 2021
Episode #4
Bitcoin Without Internet?
Imagine waking up one morning to find that the internet is down. You’re cut off from life as you know it. Can you possibly send a Bitcoin in this scenario? Let’s find out.
Mar 31, 2021
Episode #3
Why is Bitcoin so Hot?
Why is Bitcoin so hot right now? What's going on? Who lit the fire? And are you too late to jump in? We have the answers.
Mar 17, 2021
Episode #2
What Are Cryptocurrencies?
You’ve heard about blockchain and crypto and it’s gotten you excited, and you tell your friends about it. But they’re sceptical, they’ve heard it’s a scam. So, what exactly is a crypto? Let’s get facted.
Mar 10, 2021
Episode #1
What is Money?
Money makes the world go round, it rules everything around you. So ask yourself, how much do you really know about... wonga? Probably not as much as you think, and probably not as much as you should, right?
Mar 03, 2021
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