Unit 0 – How to Blockchain

Course Overview

Goals

This foundational unit introduces students to blockchain technology and its applications within the MetaWork ecosystem. By the end of this unit, students will understand how blockchain enables digital ownership, secure transactions, and new economic opportunities while establishing their own blockchain wallet to participate in the digital economy.

Required Tools

• Computer with internet access
• Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge recommended)
• Smartphone (optional, for mobile wallet options)
• MetaWork account registration
• Paper and pen for offline wallet backup
• Internet security tools (password manager recommended)

Course Outline

Comprehensive Unit 1 Overview

MetaManufacturing Unit 1: Blockchain Foundations

This introductory unit establishes the technological foundation for the entire MetaManufacturing curriculum. Students will learn how blockchain technology enables secure digital ownership, transparent transactions, and new economic opportunities through the MetaWork platform. This knowledge forms the essential groundwork for creating, owning, and monetizing digital assets in subsequent units.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Explain blockchain’s key features: decentralization, transparency, and immutability
2. Create, secure, and manage their own blockchain wallet
3. Execute and verify blockchain transactions
4. Understand how NFTs establish verifiable digital ownership
5. Implement security best practices to protect digital assets
6. Identify multiple pathways to generate income through blockchain technology

Unit Structure

This unit consists of six one-hour lessons that progressively build students’ understanding of blockchain technology:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Blockchain

• Core blockchain concepts and terminology
• How blockchain enables financial inclusion
• MetaWork’s application of blockchain technology

Lesson 2: Wallets and Keys

• Blockchain wallet functionality
• Public vs. private keys
• Wallet security best practices
• Recovery methods

Lesson 3: Transactions and Gas Fees

• Blockchain transaction process
• Understanding gas fees
• On-chain vs. off-chain transactions
• MetaWork’s fee coverage benefits

Lesson 4: NFTs and Digital Ownership

• NFT definition and uniqueness
• How NFTs establish verifiable ownership
• IP licensing through NFTs
• Royalty distribution via smart contracts

Lesson 5: Blockchain Security

• Blockchain security features
• Common threats and vulnerabilities
• User protection best practices
• Transaction verification

Lesson 6: Blockchain for Earning, Creating, and Investing

• Three paths to blockchain income on MetaWork
• Worker opportunities and payment methods
• Creator tools and royalty systems
• Investment options and tokenized revenue streams

Required Resources

For Students:

• Computer with internet access
• Web browser
• Smartphone (optional)
• MetaWork account
• Paper and pen for secure backup documentation

Connection to Unit 1

This unit provides the essential foundation for Unit 1 (Design & IP Creation), where students will apply their blockchain knowledge to create and register digital IP. The wallet setup, understanding of NFTs, and knowledge of blockchain economics from Unit 0 are prerequisites for successfully monetizing creative work in Unit 1.

By the end of Unit 0, students will have transformed from blockchain novices into informed participants in the digital economy, ready to create and monetize their own digital assets on the MetaWork platform.