A. Overview

<aside> 💡 In this session we kick off the class and start to lay the foundation for how we will step through each session. Our lecture will get everyone up to speed on what is Web3 and related concepts. Our amazing speakers will share their experiences and highlight a core Web3 principle: composability. We expect this to be the most “introductory” session overall.

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B. Learning Agenda

After this session, you should be able to...

1. Describe what Web3 is and its significance on society, business, and your personal life.
2. Express an opinion on the merits and shortcomings of Web3’s emergence.
3. Understand at a high level how cryptography and blockchain technology relate to Web3.

C. Pre-Class Materials

Please review primer materials BEFORE each class to make the most of in-class time.

📺 Web3 explained

🎧 Bitcoin and the Cryptocurrency Revolution

📕 Web3 Glossary

D. In-Class Activity

None this week- we will spend additional time on course setup and Web3 overview lecture.

E. Speakers

F. Additional Materials

📕 Web3: in a nutshell

📕 A Primer to Web3

📕 Building an Inclusive World of Crypto

🎧 5 Mental Models for Web3

📕 How Crypto is Shaping the Digital Revolution

Carlota Perez Response

📕 Web3 Glossary (unabridged)