Putting what we’ve learned together into practice helps us understand blockchain better and gives us useful tools for our futures.
Concept development and technical activity
Members brainstormed CBA-themed meme coin names and launched $COLTS on Solana. Creating our own club token gave members a chance to put what we had learned into practice through a real-world blockchain project.
Source: Meme Coins, slide 5; Memes and NFTs, slide 5
Hands-on workshop
We ran a wallet setup workshop so students could send, receive, and hold digital currency. Setting up a wallet gave members a practical tool and experience with blockchain technology. During the workshop, I sent members Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC), which increased in value after they received it. Members loved getting involved firsthand. They continue to use their wallets today.
Source: Wallets presentation; founder’s account of member participation and continued wallet use
Hands-on workshop
We ran a hands-on workshop where members practiced receiving USDC, a digital currency designed to track the value of the U.S. dollar, in their wallets. An optional exercise introduced exchanging USDC for Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC), a token that represents Bitcoin. Students learned how to send and receive cryptocurrency on the blockchain, putting what we had discussed into real-world use.
Source: Stablecoins, slide 4
Active recall
After each core lesson, we played trivia, which members always loved. I brought candy and prizes to reward correct answers and encourage everyone to participate. Those meetings taught me how powerful incentives can be in keeping members engaged. I believe learning happens when we apply what we’ve learned, rather than just read through slides.
Source: Meeting trivia materials; founder’s account of prizes and member participation