Web3:
Payments & Cryptocurrencies
Skills Series
The evolution of money and payments has rapidly been changing over time, starting with bartering goods to using precious materials, and now digital forms such as cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies.
Businesses have to adapt to the latest trends in payment acceptance which has become easier for consumers to move financial assets from one form to another quickly and efficiently. Cryptocurrencies are playing an important role in the digitisation process, making it even more convenient for individuals as well as businesses to transact in a secure fashion. As new technologies related to Web 3.0 and decentralised systems emerge, payments will continue their extraordinary transformation.
Overview
Gain an overview of the evolution of money since its invention
Deep dive into the ecosystem of wallets and e-money players and how it’s shaping the world
Understand the difference between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 payments flow
Understand potential business applications for digital currency and decentralised assets
Guided exercise through various financial application including Web 3.0 payments acceptance
Learn how to leverage opportunities in fintech for businesses
Learning Objectives
Participants interested in understanding more about the fundamentals of the global payments system
Participants interested in the applications of Web 3.0 Decentralised Assets in financial markets
Participants who are interested in learning more digital currency
Professionals in Treasury management and Wealth management
Finance professionals
Payments professionals
Target Audience
Duration
16 Hours in Singapore spread over 2 weeknights & 1 Saturday
Course Sequence
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Gaming: An industry overview
Gaming & Metaverse
History of business models for video games
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Introduction to the Play-to-Earn business model
Understand the application of blockchain, DeFi and NFTs in blockchain-enabled games
Walkthrough of live play-to-earn games popular in Asia
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Understand key concepts in Virtual Economies Design & Analysis
Deep dive into growing a community for a virtual economy and game
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Looking ahead to Web 3.0
*All schedules are subject to changes.
Next Intake
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10 & 11, 12 August 2023
Fees
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Self Sponsored: S$648.00
SME Sponsored: S$248.00
Non-SME Sponsored: S$648.00 -
Self Sponsored: S$248.00
SME Sponsored: S$248.00
Non-SME Sponsored: S$248.00 -
Self Sponsored: S$648.00
SME Sponsored: S$248.00
Non-SME Sponsored: S$648.00 -
Full Course Fee: S$2,160.00
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Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Applications via MySkillsFuture.sg must be made within 60 days before course commencement.
Register
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