NEAR Certified Researcher Pre-Workshop Series – Thursday Sessions

Take part in the Thursday sessions of the NEAR Certified Researcher pre-workshop series. These workshops provide insights into governance principles, research methodologies, and practical applications of research in the NEAR ecosystem. It’s your chance to engage with experts, fellow learners, and contribute to the growth of decentralized systems. Make sure to also join the Tuesday sessions for a comprehensive learning experience by clicking here.

Schedule:

– Week 1 – Thursday, July 6, 2023: The Near Digital Collective: Governance and Principles
– Week 2 – Thursday, July 13, 2023: Introduction to Research Methodologies and the Research Working Group
– Week 3 – Thursday, July 20, 2023: Research in Practice: Gathering and Interpreting On-Chain Data
– Week 4 – Thursday, July 27, 2023: Course Wrap-up: Reflections and Learnings

Research Working Group (RWG) Calls:

– Week 1 – Friday, July 7, 2023: Course Overview and Expectations
– Week 2 – Friday, July 14, 2023: Guest Speaker (Topic: Importance of Research in Blockchain)
– Week 3 – Friday, July 21, 2023: Guest Speaker (Topic: Working with On-Chain Data)
– Week 4 – Friday, July 28, 2023: Final Project Presentations

The pre-workshops are held every Thursday from 1 PM – 2 PM UTC (9 AM – 10 AM EST) in the NEAR Research Collective Telegram. The first half-hour of each session is dedicated to discussing logistics, such as Charter and Documentation. The second half focuses on education and aligning research objectives.

For attendees of these workshops, unique Proof of Attendance (POA) NFTs are available. Commemorate your participation and claim your personalized NFT for each workshop by visiting shard.dog/ncr. Please note that the design of the POA NFT changes with every workshop, making each a distinct token of your learning journey.