Metaverse with Web3.0

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Metaverse with Web3.0 (FIN539)

Synopsis

FIN539 Metaverse with Web3.0 provides insights into the future development of the Metaverse with Web3.0. Students will: 1. Understand the technology used in the Metaverse and the impact of the convergence of technology with finance, 2. Learn about the risk and valuation of Web3.0 in MetaFi, GameFi, SocialFi, and other new business models and design thinking, 3. Apply the three essential concepts of the Metaverse and Web3.0: Non-Fungible Token (NFT), Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAO), and 4. Be able to use and harness the Metaverse for the good of society. Prior knowledge of AI, blockchain, cryptocurrency, smart contracts, NFTs, DeFi, DAO, and cryptography is needed to appreciate this course. The content prepares students to do postgraduate academic research and pursue practical projects in the MetaFi industry. There will be programming, and there will be sessions with guest speakers from the MetaFi industry.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Metaverse Technology I: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud, Data Analytics
Metaverse Technology II: IoT, Network, Geospatial Technologies, Engines, 3D Modeling, Immersive Technology, XR/AR/VR/MR, Chip Design, edge/cloud/quantum computing and others
Design Thinking: Hardware, Software, Algorithms, Protocol, Platform, UI/UX and Trust
Digital Twins, Mirror World and Manufacturing
Economics: Regenerative, Embedded, Sustainable, Experimental, Exponential, Scalability, Lean Methodology, Singularity, Contribute to Own and Decentralisation
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): types, scarcity, creation, and valuation
Decentralised Finance (DeFi): types of market makers, designs and applications
Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAO): Communities, governance and use cases
GameFi and SocialFi: Pay to Earn, Guilds, Scholars, Managers, and design analysis
Convergence of Metaverse and Web3.0: Practical applications
Risk, Cybersecurity, Legal, Regulation, Compliance, Intellectual Property, Consumer Protection, and Asset Allocation
Ethics, Culture, Privacy Protection, and Governance
Currency and Fungible Assets: Cryptocurrency, Government Coins, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), and Fungible Tokens

Learning Outcome

Appraise the technological needs for the Metaverse, including tools to create, list and trade on platforms for NFTs and DeFi
Assess the risks and challenges for the Metaverse and Web3.0
Critique valuation models and/or methodologies for “assets” in the Metaverse
Compare existing Metaverse projects
Create digital assets and conduct sales and purchases in the Decentralised Metaverse
Hypothesise business models in the Metaverse context incorporating consideration of risk legal, regulation, ethics and governance