[C2VN]: Promoting education through the development of Blockchain lecturer teams at universities in Vietnam (Phase 2: Advanced course on on-chain and off-chain programming on the Cardano Blockchain)

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Hieu Nguyen Van

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Entity (Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

6

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

One of the project's key objectives is promoting education through the development of Blockchain lecturer teams at universities in Vietnam. In Phase 2, we will focus on delivering an advanced course.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

No dependencies

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

No

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

This is a project to develop Blockchain lecturers for universities in Vietnam. We learn Blockchain programming on-chain and off-chain together. Therefore, we can only share videos recording the discussions.

[METADATA] Horizons

Education

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

In Vietnam, searching for "blockchain jobs" on Google yields over 11 million results in just half a second, indicating substantial opportunities in the Information Technology (IT) sector. The majority of professionals in this field come from the IT industry. LinkedIn's forecast suggests a significant surge in demand for blockchain programming globally in 2022, with 15.6% of all LinkedIn job postings being for roles such as "Blockchain Engineer" and "Blockchain Developer". Vietnam is recognized as one of the leading countries in this technology.

With ~57K IT students graduating yearly, The expected shortage of human resources in IT- in Vietnam (need 530k- view data here), but students are equipped with limited blockchain knowledge, not meeting the human resource needs of Vietnam and the world.

However, the demand for personnel in this field in Vietnam remains insufficient, accounting for only about 1-2% of market demand, according to reports from the Ministry of Information and Communications.

With the predicted shortage of human resources in the field of Information Technology in general, and specifically in blockchain, as well as the barriers to becoming a Cardano blockchain developer, we believe that a fresh approach is needed to attract developers from outside the Cardano ecosystem.

In reality, the biggest challenge contributing to the shortage of blockchain talent lies in the education sector, as this field is still not widely taught in universities across Vietnam. Therefore, there is a pressing need to train educators in IT departments at universities. They would serve as the starting point for fostering a new generation of blockchain engineers throughout the industry.

In the Cardano Foundation's report "Annual Report 2022", it is pointed out that Education is one of the three focus areas of CF's actions in the coming time to boost resources for the Cardano ecosystem.

In 2024, representatives of 02 IT faculties of 02 universities wrote a outline for the course on blockchain and decentralized applications development.

The people who wrote these documents are members of the project team. Although the outline is written in Vietnamese, I believe that readers will see our efforts and desire to bring the Blockchain curriculum into mainstream teaching in universities in Vietnam with the help of technology. online translation tool. These 2 original files can be downloaded from here

In Fund 12, we received funding and successfully organized a basic Blockchain course for university lecturers. This is the result of the completed project. After the course, we conducted a survey to gather feedback on the quality of the training and the possibility of organizing an advanced Blockchain course. All participants agreed and expressed their desire for the course to be organized soon. Here is the link to the survey.

Problem-solving:

The project participants include deans and deputy deans of Information Technology departments at universities in Vietnam. As departmental leaders, they have the authority to send faculty for training and incorporate blockchain courses into the curriculum, thus producing blockchain engineers to serve both the burgeoning blockchain industry in general and specifically, the developing Cardano ecosystem.

Currently, we have formed the UBA (University Blockchain Alliance) organization with the participation of 5 universities in Vietnam. We have introduced and trained the Cardano Foundation CBCA course to lecturers of Information Technology faculties of universities.

In this proposal, we will hold weekly meetings to share programming techniques with Cardano Blockchain. It includes off-chain and on-chain such as Cardano-cli, Mesh/Lucid, Aiken/Opshin. We will support to answer any questions and complete the lectures. After completing the course, these lecturers will be proficient in programming with Cardano Blockchain. Therefore, they can teach Blockchain to their students.

To address the need for blockchain expertise and education, we are focusing on nurturing a competent team of blockchain lecturers at universities in Vietnam. Our strategy involves several key steps:

1. Identification and Recruitment: We identify faculty members with a strong interest or background in blockchain technology from Information Technology departments at various universities.
2. Training and Certification: These identified faculty members are enrolled in training programs, such as the CBCA course by the Cardano Foundation, to enhance their understanding and proficiency in blockchain concepts and applications. Upon completion, they receive certification, validating their expertise in the field.
3. Capacity Building: We provide continuous support and resources to help these faculty members develop their teaching skills and create engaging and relevant blockchain curricula. This includes workshops, seminars, and access to updated educational materials.
4. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: We facilitate collaboration among blockchain lecturers across different universities, encouraging the exchange of ideas, best practices, and educational resources. This collaborative environment fosters continuous learning and improvement.
5. Integration into Academic Programs: We work with university administrations to integrate blockchain courses into existing academic programs, ensuring that students have access to comprehensive and up-to-date education in this rapidly evolving field.

By developing a strong team of blockchain lecturers and integrating blockchain education into university curricula, we aim to meet the growing demand for skilled blockchain professionals in Vietnam and contribute to the advancement of the blockchain ecosystem in the country.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

This approach addresses challenges in the following areas:

1. Promoting ecosystem growth: By equipping faculty with CBCA certification and knowledge, we stimulate the expansion of the blockchain ecosystem through enhanced educational offerings and expertise.
2. Education advancement: By fostering innovative content creation and educational management, we enhance the quality and relevance of blockchain education, ensuring it keeps pace with industry developments.
3. Educational progress: Through ongoing faculty development and collaboration, we contribute to the continuous improvement of educational practices in the field of blockchain.
4. Local policy and regulation formulations: By engaging with universities and stakeholders, we contribute to the formulation of policies that support the integration of blockchain education into academic curricula and promote the development of a skilled workforce in the blockchain sector.

To share the outputs and results of our project, we have the following plans:

1. Project Reports (PoM and PoA): We will submit a Statement of Milestones (SoM) which will be published, reviewed and approved by Community Reviewers. In each Milestone, we will public Proof of Achievement (PoA) to provide evidence that the milestone for which we have already been paid has been achieved. 
2. Release outputs/results on our website: We will outputs/results on our website at C2VN where interested individuals can access our update proactively. Discuss or query us any topics they prefer.
3. Share outputs/results to social platforms (Cardano Forum, Facebook, telegram, twitter, youtube and github): These will be places we share updates, success stories, and best practices. These will allow us to reach a larger audience and gather feedback and suggestions from the community, fostering a collaborative approach to decentralized identity adoption

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Our team is composed of seasoned instructors and IT experts who possess in-depth knowledge and proficiency in diverse fields including blockchain, computer science, software development, and data mining. With several years of experience as Stake Pool Operators (SPO) within the Cardano ecosystem.

• Nguyen Van Hieu
• Bio: Founder of HADA stake pool, member of Plutus Pioneer Program, and Lead Technical Support at many successful startups.
• Telegram:
• Linkedin:
• Facebook:
• Do Ngoc Minh
• Bio: Computer Science Researcher, and Lecturer at the Information Technology Institute, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Advisor for Open Educational Resources (OER) programs of UNESCO, ASIA, and Vietnam.
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Email: minhdn@vnu.edu.vn
• Telegram
• Trinh Van Chung
• Bio: Founder of the DEVMASTER ACADEMY, Dean of Faculty of Information Technology – Nguyen Trai University.
• LinkedIn
• Email: chung.tv@daihocnguyentrai.edu.vn
• Telegram
• Hoang Van Thong
• Bio: Lecturer (since 2001) and Dean of Faculty of Information Technology (since 2020), University of Transportation and Communications, computer science experts, developed many websites
• Fields research: fuzzy logic, soft computing, data mining, machine learning.
• LinkedIn
• Email: thonghv@utc.edu.vn
• Facebook

• Track Record: We have a proven track record of successfully executing projects in the Project Catalyst. Our achievements include creating an online blockchain technical center, training students in blockchain basics, Web3-bootcamp, winning prizes in Student scientific research, organizing community-led events like the Cardano Summit 2022 and organizing community-led events like the Cardano Summit 2023.

(this is a picture of our class Web3)

(https://lms.cardano2vn.io/courses/)

(This is the picture of the summit 2022)

(This is the picture of the summit 2023)

• Introduce and promote Blockchain and AI research and development to Universities

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• Community Involvement: We actively participate in the Cardano community as Plutus Pioneer Program members, stake pool operators, and moderators. Our involvement demonstrates our commitment to the ecosystem and our understanding of its dynamics and requirements.
• Network and Partnerships: We have established partnerships and collaborations with universities, technical experts, and Cardano-related organizations. These connections enhance our capabilities and enable us to tap into a wider pool of knowledge and resources. We established the University Blockchain Alliance (UBA) to connect and share Blockchain knowledge together, Dong A uni.
• Project Management Skills: Our team has strong project management skills, ensuring efficient planning, monitoring, and execution of projects. We are adept at handling budgets, adhering to timelines, mitigating risks, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
• Transparency and Accountability: We prioritize transparency and accountability in our project delivery. We are committed to providing regular updates, maintaining open communication channels, and addressing any concerns or issues promptly. Our track record of delivering projects on time and meeting client expectations demonstrates our reliability.

[PROJECT MILESTONES] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Project Planning and Course introduction

A: Milestone outputs

• Creating detailed lesson outlines for the course and plan
• Introducing the curriculum to the university
• Create a registration form and create a list of students
• Event Marketing and communications
• Project management

B: Acceptance criteria

• Detailed lesson outlines for the course and plan
• Photos/videos of Introducing the curriculum to the university sessions
• Information on participating lecturers was collected
• Event marketing and communication on social channels

C: Evidence of milestone completion

• Outline and plan for course content will be available on Google Docs
• Photos/videos of the curriculum introduction at universities are available on www.cardano2vn.io or YouTube channels
• Participating lecturer information is available on Google Driver
• Evidence of Event Marketing and communications compiled is available on Google Docs

Let's Teach the Off-Chain Code of Cardano Blockchain Together

A: Milestone outputs

• Lesson 1: Introducing the Plutus core, UPLC, UTXO model and Smart Contract
• Lesson 2: Using the Cardano CLI to Interact with Cardano Blockchain
• Lesson 3: Using the Cardano CLI to Interact with Cardano Blockchain(cont)
• Lesson 4: Using the Lucid to Interact with Cardano Blockchain

Overview and Import Library of Lucid

Basics:

Instantiate Lucid

Create a wallet

Build your first transaction

Demo Use Lucid to Interact with Cardano Blockchain

• Lesson 5: Using the Lucid to Interact with Cardano Blockchain(cont)

Setting Up Our Development Environment

Choose a wallet

Choose a provider

Make payments

• Lesson 6: Using the Lucid to Interact with Cardano Blockchain(cont)

Delegate

Create a stake pool

Mint/Burn assets

• Review Lesson 1-6 & Homework Assignment
• Event Marketing and communications
• Project management

B: Acceptance criteria

• 7 learning sessions have been conducted, with videos recorded and published on YouTube. Each learning session lasts for 90-120 minutes.
• Event marketing and communication on social channels

C: Evidence of milestone completion

• 7 recorded videos of the learning sessions are published on the YouTube channel
• Evidence of Event Marketing and communications compiled is available on Google Docs

Let's Teach On-Chain Code of Cardano Blockchain Together

A: Milestone outputs

• Lesson 7: Introducing Cardano Smart Contracts

  Overview of Opshin/Aiken programming

  Setup Ubuntu environment

  Demo

• Lesson 8: The First Smart Contracts

  EUTxO model in smart contract

  Writing smart contracts using Datum and Redeemer"

• Lesson 9: Smart Contracts Vesting

  The ScriptContext

  Handling Time

  Writing a "Vesting" Smart Contract

• Review Lesson 7-9 & Homework Assignment
• Lesson 10: Smart Contracts Parameterized

  Writing a "Parameterized" Smart Contracts

  Interacting with Smart Contracts with Off Chain Lucid Code

• Lesson 11: Smart Contracts Token

  Introduction to Native Tokens

  Simple Minting Policy

  Interacting with Smart Contracts with Off Chain Lucid Code

• Lesson 12: Smart Contracts NFT

  NFT Minting Policy

  Interacting Smart Contracts with Off-Chain Lucid Code using Reference Scripts

• Review Lesson 10-12 & Homework Assignment
• Event Marketing and communications
• Project management

B: Acceptance criteria

• 8 learning sessions have been conducted, with videos recorded and published on YouTube. Each learning session lasts for 90-120 minutes.
• Event marketing and communication on social channels

C: Evidence of milestone completion

Closing project

A: Milestone outputs

• Certificate of completion issued
• Create a Project Close-Out Report and Project Close-Out Video.
• Event Marketing and communications
• Project management

B: Acceptance criteria

• A course completion certificate is issued as an NFT or paper certificate
• Create a Project Close-Out Report and Video
• Event Marketing and communications

C: Evidence of milestone completion

• Photo of certificate or link of NFT
• The copy version of the Project Close Out Report will be published on public Google Driver
• Project Close Out Video are published on the YouTube channel
• Evidence of Event Marketing and communications compiled is available on Google Docs

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

The team:

Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu

• Role: Project Manager, Curriculum Developer: Develops the educational materials and curricula for blockchain courses.
• Bio: Founder of HADA stake pool, member of Plutus Pioneer Program, and Lead Technical Support at many successful startups, Proposal of Fund 6,7,8,11 and 12.
•   Telegram:
•   Linkedin:
•   Facebook:

Mr. Hoang Van Thong

• Role: Quality Assurance Specialist: Ensures that the training programs and curricula meet high educational standards.
• Bio: Lecturer (since 2001) and Dean of Faculty of Information Technology (since 2020), University of Transportation and Communications, computer science experts, developed many websites
• Fields research: fuzzy logic, soft computing, data mining, machine learning.
• LinkedIn
• Email: thonghv@utc.edu.vn
• Facebook

Mr. Do Ngoc Minh

• Role: Technical Support Specialist: Provides technical assistance to faculty members during the training and implementation phases.
• Bio: Computer Science Researcher, and Lecturer at the Information Technology Institute, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Advisor for Open Educational Resources (OER) programs of UNESCO, ASIA, and Vietnam.
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Email: minhdn@vnu.edu.vn
• Telegram

Mr. Trinh Van Chung

• Role: Policy Advisor: Works on integrating blockchain education into university policies and academic programs.
• Bio: Founder of the DEVMASTER ACADEMY, Dean of Faculty of Information Technology – Nguyen Trai University.
• LinkedIn
• Email: chung.tv@daihocnguyentrai.edu.vn
• Telegram

Each member of the project plays an important role in ensuring the success of the Cardano Blockchain training center. The cooperation and coordination between members will create a professional learning and development environment, meeting the training needs of Blockchain students of Information Technology.

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Here are the details of the project's budget:

• Milestone 1: Course introduction and enrollment ₳11900 <=> 17,53%

• Milestone 2: Let's Teach Off-Chain Code of Cardano Blockchain Together ₳20300 <=> 29,90%

• Milestone 3: Let's Teach On-Chain Code of Cardano Blockchain Together ₳20300 <=> 29,90%

• Final Milestone: Closing project ₳15400 <=> 22,68%

Total: ₳67900.00

Budget details here

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

These are self-employed rates that account for the employment overheads of the contracted resources. The rates are based on the lower end of US and European averages. Amounts are calculated for each milestone based on the hours required to complete the tasks.

• The average hourly rate for a JavaScript developer is $50/hr. Additionally, this tool needs to accommodate various project types, so the design process for each step must consider these differences. [Source - JavaScript Developer Hourly Rate Guide | Flexiple]

• A freelance accountant can charge from $50/hr. Treasury Guild charges $50/hr for wallet setup, administration, and payments. [Source - Accountant Hourly Rates | Crowdsourced List ]

• A freelance project manager can charge from $50/hr. Managing this project also requires knowledge of open-source software tools and an understanding of blockchain technology. [Source - Project Management Fees | Hourly & Consulting Rates | Salaries – OCM Solution]

• Additionally, all resources working on this project are taking on the currency risk of being paid in ADA. This means that a decline in ADA’s price could result in lower payments or less work completed for each milestone. Conversely, any increase in ADA’s price would reward the contributors for investing in the Cardano ecosystem.

• For this project, we are calculating a rate of 120 ADA/hour, equivalent to $50/hour. This is the average rate at which the project can be executed.

Given these factors, we believe this proposal offers excellent value for money in a volatile cryptocurrency environment.