Fayre Academy.
A plain-language education library built for RCD Espanyol's audience. From “what is a blockchain” to buying a first NFT, the technology behind the collection, explained without jargon.
5 articles
- 01
Web3
An overview of Web3 as a new iteration of the internet built on blockchain and AI to deliver privacy, transparency, and individual control.
- 02
Blockchain
An explanation of how a blockchain works as a decentralized digital ledger secured by a peer-to-peer network, and how Fayre uses it to mint NFTs.
- 03
Decentralization
A definition of decentralization versus centralization and why most blockchains, and the NFTs that reside on them, are considered decentralized.
- 04
Crypto Wallet
A guide to what a crypto wallet is, how private keys secure your assets, the difference between custodial and non-custodial wallets, and how to use one.
- 05
Fungibility
An explanation of what fungibility means, why it matters for money, and how it distinguishes interchangeable assets like fiat and Bitcoin from non-fungible items like NFTs.
6 articles
- 01
Non-Fungible Token
An introduction to NFTs as blockchain-secured tokens that represent unique ownership of digital or real-world assets, including their history and importance.
- 02
NFT Use Cases
A survey of the growing uses for NFTs, spanning art, fan and brand connection, the metaverse, Web3, and decentralized document storage.
- 03
NFT Marketplace
An overview of what an NFT marketplace is, how the concept has evolved, what you need to join one, and why marketplaces matter for trading NFTs.
- 04
How to Buy NFTs
A step-by-step guide to buying NFTs, including setting up a wallet, choosing a marketplace, grading platforms, and verifying an NFT through its metadata.
- 05
NFT Community
A breakdown of what makes up an NFT community and the building blocks, including target audience, vision, excitement mechanisms, and reputation, needed to build one.
- 06
NFT Brand
An explanation of what an NFT brand is and the key ingredients, including a target audience, mission, vision, excitement, and reputation, that make one successful.
6 articles
- 01
What is Money? Fiat Explained
An exploration of what money is, how fiat currencies work and where they fall short, and why cryptocurrencies and NFTs present a new case for sound money.
- 02
Ethereum
An introduction to Ethereum as a programmable blockchain, covering its native ether currency, smart contracts, popular features, and why it holds value.
- 03
Metaverse
An overview of the metaverse as an immersive virtual platform, the technologies that build it, why it is being created, and where it stands today.
- 04
Polygon
An overview of Polygon as a layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, covering its origins, MATIC token, use cases, and why it is popular for minting NFTs.
- 05
Proof-of-Work
An explanation of the Proof-of-Work consensus protocol, its origins, how it secures transactions on a blockchain, its pros and cons, and its role with NFTs.
- 06
Proof-of-Stake
An explanation of the Proof-of-Stake consensus protocol, its origins, how validators stake coins to verify transactions, its pros and cons, and its use with NFTs.
3 articles
- 01
NFT Use Cases in Sport
A look at emerging NFT use cases in sport, including in-game activations, NFT drops, ticket-linked collectibles, and athletes minting their own collections.
- 02
Memorabilia
An explanation of how NFTs are used as sports memorabilia, giving fans verifiable ownership of memorable moments along with utilities beyond traditional collectibles.
- 03
Sports in the Metaverse
A short look at how the metaverse can transform the sports experience by letting fans interact, trade, and compete across geographical boundaries.