Introduction to NEAR Protocol & Climate Neutral NFTs

NEAR is an open-source platform that enables creators, communities, and markets to drive a more open, interconnected, and consumer-empowered world. NEAR is the blockchain for builders. This session presents a fast-paced introduction to the exciting new world of blockchain technology from the perspective of a software developer. We cover the basic concepts and mental models introduced by this new technology, often called "web 3" before diving into several practical examples, all the way down to the code of smart contracts. The session is comprehensive enough to address basic questions about blockchain technology yet flexible enough to dive deep into contract development on the NEAR platform using Rust or AssemblyScript. Come ready to get your learning muscles moving.

Introduction to Chainlink and Hybrid Smart Contracts

Let’s chat oracles! Chainlink uses decentralized data and external computation to empower smart contracts beyond the chain. Join us as we welcome Patrick Collins, a Chainlink Developer Advocate & Software Engineer, as he discusses the potential of hybrid smart contracts and how you can use Chainlink for your upcoming blockchain project.

Speaker: Patrick Collins, Chainlink Developer Advocate & Software Engineer. Founder and CEO of Alpha Chain, blockchain, and data infrastructure services. Previously @Man Numeric asset management as software and support engineer.

Building in the Metaverse - Introduction to Decentraland

Decentraland is a virtual reality platform powered by the Ethereum blockchain. Users can create, experience, and monetize content and applications. Land in Decentraland is permanently owned by the community, giving them full control over their creations. Users claim ownership of virtual land on a blockchain-based ledger of parcels.

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