🎓 Curriculum Overview

Master Web3 — From Foundations to Frontier Our curriculum is designed to turn students into contributors, builders, and founders in the decentralized economy. It’s modular, hands-on, and constantly updated to reflect real-world Web3 trends.

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🔍 Learning Tracks

Modular. Practical. Constantly evolving. Our curriculum is built to equip students, builders, and innovators with the skills they need to succeed in Web3 — and beyond. Choose your own track, combine them freely, and progress from beginner to advanced with live mentorship and onchain credentials.

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🧩 What Makes the UDS Curriculum Unique?

Feature	UDS Approach
Modular & Stackable	Learn through self-paced, interlinked learning tracks
Practice-Driven	Every module includes real-world use cases and Capstone integration
Accessible & Inclusive	100% free for core tracks, with select advanced tracks for Premium
Onchain Credentialed	NFT certificates, verifiable progress, DAO & job marketplace ready
Community-Governed	Students can propose or vote on curriculum updates via the DAO

🟣 = Premium-only tracks, available to advanced students and contributors

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📘 Track 1: Web3 Fundamentals

Lay the groundwork. Understand decentralization, blockchain, and the Web3 shift.

Module	Title	Outcome
1.1	Introduction to Web3	Grasp the evolution of the internet toward Web3
1.2	Blockchain Technology	Understand blocks, chains, consensus mechanisms
1.3	Cryptocurrencies 101	Learn how tokens, wallets, and networks interact
1.4	Smart Contracts & DApps	Understand the logic behind trustless automation
1.5	DAOs & Decentralized Governance	Explore how onchain communities make decisions

📊 Track 2: Trading & Onchain Tools

Learn the markets. Understand assets. Trade responsibly.

Module	Title	Outcome
2.1	Introduction to Markets	Understand crypto vs. traditional financial systems
2.2	Technical & Fundamental Analysis	Learn charting, trends, and indicators
2.3	Futures, Options & Risk Management	Navigate leverage and protect capital
2.4	Onchain Tools & Dashboards	Use tools like DeFiLlama, Token Terminal, DexScreener
2.5	Wallets, Bridges & Network Switching	Learn cross-chain operations securely

💸 Track 3: DeFi & Financial Primitives

Master decentralized finance and how value moves without intermediaries.

Module	Title	Outcome
3.1	Intro to DeFi	Learn the base layers of the DeFi stack
3.2	AMMs, LPs, & Liquidity Pools	Understand protocols like Uniswap and Curve
3.3	Lending & Borrowing Protocols	Explore Aave, Compound, and interest modeling
3.4	Yield Farming & Incentives	Optimize rewards and risk in incentive systems
3.5	Risks in DeFi	Audit protocols, mitigate threats, and analyze token design

🖼️ Track 4: NFTs & Creative Economies

Learn the tech and tools behind NFTs, royalties, and creator-driven ecosystems.

Module	Title	Outcome
4.1	NFTs & Digital Ownership	Dive into ERC-721, ERC-1155, and metadata design
4.2	Creating & Minting NFTs	Learn minting via OpenSea, Rarible, and no-code platforms
4.3	NFT Marketplaces & Communities	Analyze floors, rarity, and social value
4.4	Royalties & Licensing Models	Understand monetization and rights management
4.5	NFT Use Cases in Gaming & Identity	Explore NFTs in DeSoc, PFPs, ticketing, and GameFi

🧠 Track 5: AI x Web3 🟣

Explore how artificial intelligence enhances automation, governance, and trading.

Module	Title	Outcome
5.1	Intro to AI & Web3 Convergence	Understand how AI meets the decentralized stack
5.2	AI Agents & Onchain Automations	Explore onchain agents, bot design, and AI triggers
5.3	AI in DeFi & Trading	Implement AI tools for market signals and arbitrage
5.4	AI for DAOs & Governance	Automate DAO analytics and decision support
5.5	AI in Everyday Tools	Compare institutional and consumer-level AI integrations

🛠️ Track 6: Developer Track (Smart Contracts & dApps) 🟣

Write, deploy, and audit smart contracts. Build your first dApp.

Module	Title	Outcome
6.1	Solidity Basics	Code your first Ethereum smart contract
6.2	Deployment & Verification	Push to testnet, verify on Etherscan
6.3	Full-stack dApp Development	Connect smart contracts to frontend interfaces
6.4	Decentralized Storage & Oracles	Use IPFS, Chainlink, and live feeds
6.5	Security & Best Practices	Learn reentrancy, audits, gas optimization

🏛️ Track 7: DAOs & Governance

Understand and build decentralized, community-owned systems.

Module	Title	Outcome
7.1	DAO Theory & Evolution	History, design, and future of DAOs
7.2	Frameworks & Tools	Build your own DAO using Aragon, DAOhaus, or Tally
7.3	Voting Systems	Use Snapshot, explore QV and delegated models
7.4	Incentives & Contribution Models	Align token incentives with DAO sustainability
7.5	Legal & Regulatory Risks	Understand global compliance, jurisdiction, and tooling

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🧪 Track 8: Capstone Project

Prove what you’ve learned by building something real. The Capstone marks your transition from learner to builder. It’s not just about testing knowledge — it’s about showing what you can create in the real world.

What’s the Goal?

• Prove your skills by launching a real, usable output

• Explore your unique strengths — technical, creative, or strategic

• Get feedback from mentors and the DAO

• Unlock access to funding, visibility, and contributor roles

Choose one:

• 🛠️ Build and deploy a dApp

• 🎨 Launch an NFT collection

• 🏛️ Create a mini DAO with governance tools

• 📊 Run an onchain research or data analysis project

• 🗳️ Submit a real DAO proposal

• ✍️ Write an educational guide or strategy paper

• 🤖 Build a smart automation or AI agent for Web3

• 🧑‍🏫 Host a workshop or create tutorial content

Graduates become eligible for:

• Accelerator admission

• DAO-based funding (Micro/Seed grants)

• Contributor or mentor positions

• Showcase in your onchain Talent Profile

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💹 Track's 9 to 14: Advanced

Track 9

Staking, Liquidity & Passive Yield

Earn while you sleep — responsibly and sustainably.

Module	Title	Outcome
9.1	Introduction to Staking	Learn PoS, APR/APY mechanics, and validator models
9.2	Liquidity Pools & LP Tokens	Provide liquidity across chains with LP tokens
9.3	Impermanent Loss & Risk Modeling	Simulate losses, model yields vs. volatility
9.4	Auto-Compounding & Vaults	Use DeFi vaults and rebase mechanics safely
9.5	Passive Yield Optimization	Build diversified, automated income strategies

Track 10

Financial Literacy for the Onchain Era

Personal finance meets the digital asset economy.

Module	Title	Outcome
10.1	Onchain Income Streams	Learn staking, royalties, grants, and more
10.2	Budgeting in Crypto	Track volatile assets with stable strategies
10.3	Token Vesting, Locks & Unlocks	Avoid token cliffs, simulate emissions
10.4	DeFi Taxation & Global Compliance	Learn jurisdictional rules and tax tracking
10.5	Exit Liquidity & Capital Rotation	Rebalance responsibly and exit safely

Track 11

Advanced Web3 Concepts ("For Pros") 🟣

Master infrastructure, ZK, and cross-chain systems.

Module	Title	Outcome
11.1	Modular Chains & AppChains	Understand rollups-as-a-service, Celestia, and sovereignty
11.2	Zero-Knowledge Architectures (ZK)	Dive into ZK proofs, zkML, privacy layers
11.3	Token Engineering & Incentive Design	Learn mechanism design, bonding curves, and game theory
11.4	Layer 3 & Interoperability	Build across networks using Axelar, Wormhole, Hyperlane
11.5	Decentralized ID & Reputation Systems	Use DIDs, soulbound NFTs, and Sybil resistance

Track 12

Automation, Agents & AI-Driven Income ("For Pros") 🟣

Design the systems that earn and operate on your behalf.

Module	Title	Outcome
12.1	Autonomous Agents & Executors	Learn agent-based Web3 workflows
12.2	AI-Powered Arbitrage & Alerts	Create trading tools and signal bots
12.3	Smart Wallets & Task Automation	Use Gnosis, Gelato, and relayers for tasks
12.4	Building “Sleep Economy” Pipelines	Automate income streams, risk-free
12.5	Institutional vs. Retail AI Models	Compare high-frequency platforms and open-source stacks

Track 13

Cryptography: The Engine of Web3 ("For Pros") 🟣

The math behind every block, every signature, every truth.

Module	Title	Outcome
13.1	Hash Functions & Digital Fingerprints	Understand SHA-256, Keccak, and Merkle Trees for secure data integrity
13.2	Public/Private Key Cryptography	Generate key pairs, sign messages, and verify authenticity
13.3	Consensus, Validators & Randomness	Learn how PoW, PoS, and randomness beacons rely on cryptographic proofs
13.4	Zero-Knowledge Proofs (zk-SNARKs/STARKs)	Explore privacy-preserving proofs and circuit design tools
13.5	Wallet Security & Onchain Exploits	Master private key handling, seed recovery, and how attackers breach chains

Track 14

Specter Comms: Cipherpunk Ops & Culture ("For Pros") 🟣

Encrypt your ideas. Speak in code. Disappear on-chain.

Module	Title	Outcome
14.1	Cipherpunk History & Specter Ethics	Understand the cultural roots of encrypted communication
14.2	Specter Code & Language Obfuscation	Learn QWERTY↔AZERTY swaps, metaphors, and layered coded speech
14.3	Encrypted Messaging & Steganography	Send hidden messages via ENS, NFTs, and smart contract metadata
14.4	Cipher Missions & Decoder Challenges	Participate in red/blue team cipher games and puzzle-based operations
14.5	Privacy Tools & Onchain Survival	Use Tor, mixers, and multisigs to stay private, anonymous, and in control

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🧾 Certification & Progress Tracking

• Every module completed earns a unique, soulbound NFT certificate

• Certificates are minted through the UDS Minting Station

• Students can access contributor roles, Talent Marketplace listings, or funding

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🎯 What's Next?

👉 Capstone Guidelines & Structure

👉 Explore the Accelerator