We're LIVE on MainNet! - Student Scholarships
Identity Aware Marlowe Smart Contract for Scholarships on Cardano
It feels like just yesterday that the idea of the Student Scholarship project was a mere spark during our brainstorm at cNFTConf and Rare Bloom. Today, I am excited to share with you all the amazing progress we've made in less than a year! 🎉 Buckle up; it's quite a ride!
Quick Dive: Highlights from Our Journey! 🚀
Minted our first vNFT e-book with Book.io
Established a Digital Trust for scholarship treasury via Summon Platform
Crafted an Ecosystem Governance Framework alongside Continuum Loop
Teamed up with Proof Space for Student IDs and Course Completion Credentials
Integrated Marlowe's Identity Oracle and Smart Contract
Joined forces with the Africa Blockchain Center & Power Learn Program for student outreach
Our first Main Net transaction!
Dive into our exhilarating journey below for the full scoop! 🎉
A vNFT e-book: More than Just Virtual Pages! 📚
We hit the ground running and haven’t looked back since! Partnering with Book.io, we introduced our very first e-book as a vNFT. Now, if "vNFT" has you puzzled, let me enlighten you: vNFT stands for "verifiable NFT." Leveraging Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), holders can authenticate that this book isn’t just any e-book – it's both authentic and authorized by its author for minting. This isn't just about reading; it's our pledge to push the boundaries of decentralized identity and authenticity in the digital realm. 🚀
There are still plenty of vNFT books available, grab your copy and head over to our Decentralized Identity 101 Learning Lab to get your Foundations of Decentralized Identity verifiable credential issued to you upon completion of the course! All while supporting more Student Scholarships with your support!
Ensuring Transparency with Our Digital Trust 💰
After the NFT sale, we knew we had to be meticulous with the proceeds. So, we set up a Digital Trust. With the help of Summon Platform, we placed the scholarship treasury securely in a multi-signature wallet. This isn't just a fancy digital purse; it ensures that the funds will be used transparently and responsibly for their intended purpose.
Introducing the Ecosystem Governance Framework 🛠
Every monumental project requires not just passion, but also a robust foundation. That's where our Ecosystem Governance Framework, developed in collaboration with Continuum Loop, steps in. In essence, an Ecosystem Governance Framework is a structured roadmap that paves the way for decentralized growth, serving as the cornerstone for our Learner-to-Earner ecosystem. By establishing a clear set of rules and fostering trust among participants, we're not only ensuring smooth operations but also laying the groundwork for transparent and empowered community interactions. This isn’t just about management—it’s about sculpting the future in a way that everyone can be a part of. 🌍🤝
Empowering Scholars with Verifiable Credentials 🎖
When we say credentials, we're not talking just paper and ink. Our groundbreaking partnership with Proof Space has brought the future of credentials to the forefront. We're excitedly issuing Student ID and Course Completion Credentials, but here's the twist - they're verifiable. With the Ecosystem Governance Framework guiding us, educational institutions are not only authorized but also entrusted to issue these digital badges of honor. As students amass these credentials, they take progressive steps towards qualifying for the scholarship. And the beauty of it all? Within our ecosystem, every transaction, every fund distribution is showcased with pristine transparency, ensuring that the right people benefit from the intended impact and outcomes. No hidden agendas, just pure, transformative education. 🌐📚
Marlowe: Enter Identity Aware Smart Contracts 🤓
In today's swiftly evolving tech landscape, staying ahead means embracing the best technology. And that's precisely what we've done by integrating smart contracts into our project. But let's dive a bit deeper. Thanks to Marlowe, we're not just tapping into any ordinary smart contract; we're pioneering with the first-ever Identity Aware Smart Contract.
What's that, you ask? Picture a smart contract, but on steroids. It's an innovative contract that possesses the capability to distribute funds based on an individual's cryptographically verifiable identity or reputation. For our project, this means that funds are transparently and cryptographically verifiably only allocated to the intended recipients. Funds are channeled to a student who not only possesses a Student ID credential from an authorized educational institution but has also met the stipulated educational goals for the scholarship. This ensures precise, transparent, and above all, meritorious allocation of our resources. With Marlowe by our side, we're redefining efficiency and fairness in the digital age. 🌐🔐🎓
Education Partners: Africa Blockchain Center & Power Learn Program 🌍
Our mission is to reach as many students as possible. Partnering with the Africa Blockchain Center and the Power Learn Program was a no-brainer. It's a significant step in ensuring that the scholarship program touches the lives of numerous deserving students in the region.
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And that's our year in a nutshell! It's been a whirlwind of innovation, collaboration, and sheer determination. Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey, and here's to many more years of progress with the Student Scholarship project!
Stay curious, keep learning, and until next time, cheers! 🥂🌈
Support Student Reader and DAOGEN - Cast Your Catalyst Vote for the Future! 🗳️
The world of technology is vast and ever-evolving, but at the heart of Student Reader, we have three guiding principles: Experiment, Teach, and Build. In this golden age of exponential tech growth, we believe in nourishing a growth mindset, and we've devised the perfect formula for it - our Learning Labs!
Why Learning Labs? 🎓🛠️
Beyond just a classroom or a workshop, our Learning Labs are a bustling hub of curiosity. Whether you're diving into technical know-how or brushing up on non-technical aspects, there's something for everyone. But it's not just about imparting knowledge. We've intertwined user engagement with our product development and stakeholder research, creating a self-sustaining cycle that feeds off curiosity and innovation.
So, why not be a part of this thrilling journey? Become a member of our rapidly growing community of passionate learners and builders. Together, we can explore the unknown, push the limits of emerging tech, and more importantly, have heaps of fun while we're at it!
Lend Your Voice to Our Mission 📢
We're on the cusp of something monumental, and we'd love for you to be an integral part of it. We're thrilled to announce our proposals for the upcoming Catalyst Funding Vote. Your clicks, claps, and votes can make a massive difference. Check out our proposals below, and if our vision resonates with yours, cast your vote. Let’s shape the future of learning and technology, one vote at a time!
Click here to learn more about the DAOGEN and Student Reader proposals!
Thank you for being a part of our story. Onwards and upwards! 🚀🌌📖