Ledger launches new season of gamified crypto education in The Sandbox

30.10.2023 - 15:55 / venturebeat.com / New

Ledger is launching the second season of its gamified educational platform in The Sandbox virtual world with the aim of expanding crypto knowledge in the metaverse.

Paris-based Ledger has raised $450 million to date and it is now announcing the second season of School of Block, a gamified educational platform designed to introduce and educate users about the world of cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain, Web3, and the metaverse.

Building upon its first season, School of Block aims to simplify the complexities of crypto and foster innovation in emerging technologies, contributing to Ledger’s continued growth.

As part of the Ledger Academy, the second-largest global platform for crypto and digital asset education, School of Block seeks to provide a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. Ledger views crypto education as a crucial element of financial literacy in the Web3 era.

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Central to the School of Block initiative is The LedgerVerse, Ledger’s metaverse world. It serves as a space for community engagement, co-creation, and support, while also offering education on crypto security and digital sovereignty. The LedgerVerse is inclusive, chain-agnostic, and driven by the creator’s economy, providing a unique and gamified approach to learning.

The first episode of School of Block (titled School of Block) laid the foundation for users to grasp the basics of cryptocurrencies. Players were immersed in a futuristic school environment, where they learned about crypto security and defended against hackers and scammers. Successful completion of the episode rewarded players with a limited-edition Ledgerverse armor NFT, with one lucky player discovering hidden unique armor within the map.

For its first episode, Ledger said the School of Block reached 300,000 players, had 1.5 million impressions, and saw 110,000 graduates with 4.6 million quests completed. It was the No. 1 branded experience on the Sandbox platform.

Through partnerships with leading entities such as Samsung, ApeCoin, World of Women, DeadFellaz, and NFT Paris, School of Block facilitated the acquisition of over 19,000 certifications, solidifying its position as a trusted source for crypto education.

With the upcoming release of Into the Factory, School of Block’s second map, Ledger aims to deepen users’ understanding of its history and the intricate components that make up their secure hardware wallet devices. Set in a voxelized version of Ledger’s factory in Vierzon, France, participants will have the opportunity to