Learn the main business, regulatory and technological implications of blockchain and Bitcoin from world-class experts in an intensive two-week program.
What you will learn
Learn about Bitcoin, Lightning Network, stablecoins and Consensus Mechanism fundamentals from world-class speakers and lecturers.
Learn the key concepts behind smart contracts and solidity through real use cases and applications.
Gain familiarity with AML and compliance procedures, learn how to monitor blockchain transactions and improve your cybersecurity knowledge.
Comprehend the fundamentals of DeFi, Tokenization, DAOs and NFTs.
Pitch competition and award
Students will work individually and in groups on real-life challenges presented by the tutors throughout the course. At the end of the two-week program, the groups will participate in a pitch competition to present the outcome of their work. The best three teams will compete for a prize totaling USDT 9’000 (1st USDT 5’000, 2nd USDT 2’500, 3rd USDT 1’500). A jury comprised of blockchain experts, professors and company representatives will assess and award the teams.
Overview
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3 – 16 July 2022 |
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Franklin University Switzerland, Lugano |
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English |
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Approx. 60-70 hours for the two weeks |
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50 students |
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Earn a Certificate upon completion |
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Total price of 9’000 USDT |
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Certification
Pitch competition
Learn the main business, regulatory and technological implications of blockchain and cryptocurrency from world-class experts.
CEO at Blockstream
CTO at Tether and Bitfinex
Partner Fulgur Ventures
Founder at Enigma 21
Co-founder, Polygon ID & Polygon Hermez
Senior Research Associate IDSIA, Co-founder Ethernal.tech
PhD, Founder of Alber Blanc
Training Specialist at Chainalysis
Full Professor at USI and Director of the Computer Systems Institute
Head of Licensing at Bitfinex
Professor at USI
Co-founder, Polygon ID & Polygon Hermez
Cybersecurity and Privacy researcher at Bitfinex
Assistant Professor of Finance at Franklin University Switzerland
Entry requirements
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Strong interest into blockchain / crypto / DLT technologies and related topics
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Currently studying or having just completed your course of studies / Talents looking for a new career path in the crypto sphere
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Fluency in English / No specific coding skills are required
Scholarship and application
With the Plan ₿ Summer School being part of Lugano’s Plan ₿ initiative, scholarships are provided for each student with the objective of boosting blockchain education in the area.
STUDENT RATE CHF 900
The full student rate is 6,000 CHF, with the Plan ₿ scholarship the student rate has been lowered to 900 CHF. The tuition fee includes lessons, coffee breaks, lunches and dinners as per the agenda. Accommodation not included.
- Includes an 85% discount, scholarship offered by Plan ₿
- Two-week intensive course at Franklin University Switzerland
- Includes meals and activities as per the agenda presented
- Accommodation on campus not included (limited availability) +300 CHF
The notifications of admission will occur within 7 to 10 days from the application submission. A member of the Plan ₿ team will reach out to you. Students are required to bring their own working laptops to follow the lectures and contribute to group work.
Studying in Lugano
Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino, is not only Switzerland’s third most important financial centre and a conference, banking and business centre, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. With Mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all the advantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town.
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