a collection of educational materials published on the Cardano blockchain.
Educational materials and blockchain seem like two vastly different conceptual areas. However, here at the Alexandria Project, we are especially interested in the ways that innovative technologies in web 3 can be combined with the human experiences of learning.
We are interested to explore the ways that networks like Cardano can help to facilitate the production, circulation, and verification of different learning materials from, and for, anyone around the world.
Language Documentation & Conservation, Volume 1, Issue 1
by Various Authors, compiled by The Alexandria Project.
The proof-of-concept asset was created in order to explore what the publication of an academic journal issue could look like on Cardano. Together there are 12 different open-source research articles devoted to the topic of language endangerment.
While the metadata layout and content are preliminary for this particular mint, it is historically important as a first step in facilitating the academic world of publication into the world of web 3.
Blockchain & Money: Class 23, Digitial Identity
by MIT Open Courseware, compiled by The Alexandria Project
The proof-of-concept asset was created in order to explore what the publication of a university-level online course could look like on Cardano. This MIT Open Courseware mint contains a full lecture, readings, presentation slides, and discussion questions for students.
While the metadata layout and content are preliminary for this particular mint, it is historically important as a first step in facilitating the academic world of online teaching into the world of web 3.
The Ouroboros Papers (Collection)
by Various Authors, compiled by The Alexandria Project
This collection of academic research papers is intended to be an introduction to the Ouroboros protocol, which is a consensus mechanism that powers Cardano. Collected for those with computer-language literacy, and an interest to build, The Ouroboros Papers are an invitation to create. We hope you enjoy open-source learning alongside others in the Cardano community.
Rising tensions: heritage-tourism development and the commodification of "Authentic" culture among the Cham community of Vietnam
by Quang, Noseworthy & Paulson
This study examines the complexities of cultural-heritage management in Vietnam and the various tensions that arise within initiatives promoting "authentic” versions of cultural practice. In particular, this research investigates local perceptions concerning the commodification of the Cham New Year (Rija Nâgar) at temple-tower complexes, and explores the implications of sacred religious holidays (ngày lễ) that are organized as festival (lễ hội) events. Arranged by local Vietnamese officials, the implementation of these events for tourists contradicts important Cham worldviews, leading to negative perceptions of tourism among community members, and fears that such practices pose irrevocable damage for Cham spirituality and the future of their ancestral heritage. This research underscores the importance of community involvement with respect to decision making in cultural-heritage management, and that heritage tourism in Vietnam, and Southeast Asia more generally, may be dramatically improved with guidance from indigenous voices and local spiritual leaders.
Cardano For the Masses
by John Greene
This book is mainly for Cardano newcomers. It does not go deep into the weeds of the technical research papers, nor explore concepts in great detail. The goal is to give a broad overview of Cardano with explainers from Everipedia and Charles Hoskinson quotes where relevant. For common questions, see the FAQ. The book has been reviewed by Plutus and Atala Prism Pioneer, Oussama Benmahmoud, by NY Times best selling author Joe Nassise as well as Irish Tech News.
Bitcoin White Paper
by Satoshi Nakamoto
The original whitepaper that inspired the development of the Bitcoin network and blockchain technology. In just nine pages, the fundamentals of Bitcoin’s architecture are detailed with words and diagrams.
Originally published in late 2008, this version hosts an additional copy of the Bitcoin White Paper, which can be accessed using The Alexandria Project on the Cardano blockchain.
This Crazy Kitchen Workshop Series
by THISCRAZYLIFE & NOODZ (The Alexandria Project)
This multi-part workshop series is intended to teach people how to mint native assets on the Cardano blockchain. Recorded live and then later minted as a token, this collection of learning materials covers a range of topics relevant to both beginners and more-seasoned builders on Cardano. Topics include: basic minting, collection minting, on-chain minting, policy ID management, IPFS file storage, fungible tokens, and more.
DeFi-ning Finances (1) - Value and Money
by ADATOMS (The Alexandria Project)
An educational podcast dedicated to educating everyday investors about the fundamental topics of value and money.
“In this episode we discuss the fundamentals of value and money, as an introduction to this series of decentralized financial-education podcasts. From the use of sea shells or salt as money to the Bretton-Woods agreements and how this led us to the current monetary system.”
DeFi-nitivamente Educativo
by ADATOMS (The Alexandria Project)
DeFi-nitivamente Educativo is a Spanish-language podcast series intended to provide free financial education. Hosted by ADATOMS, topics include Power & Money, Credit, Debit, Inflation, Markets of Power and Crisis, Blockchain & Bitcoin, Smart Contracts, and Decentralized Finance.