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Blockchain technology and the concept of decentralized finances are here to stay, and although they have seen an increase in adoption as alternative financial methods, there still seems to be quite a large gap in the acceptance of these technologies. A mere three percent of worldwide internet users own cryptocurrencies, while only one percent consider themselves to be experts. With these figures in mind, Waves School is looking to close the gap and educate students worldwide on all things blockchain and crypto.

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Blockchain is an advanced technology that records information on different chains of blocks, which ensures that the information is secure, encrypted and private, making it near impossible to hack or cheat the system. Apart from being used for securely storing and transferring cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology can be used across a magnitude of industries such as healthcare, real estate, and more.

Decentralized finances, also known as DeFi, refers to financial tools that are built on blockchain technology. If one looks at the traditional banking system, which is centralized, this means that transactions are made possible through one third party entity (ie. the bank), which controls all transactions made. In the world of DeFi, the third party is eliminated, giving the individuals the power and control over their finances.

Waves School is a byproduct of the Waves blockchain, which labelled as "the people's blockchain", is bringing the concept of DeFi and blockchain to light, aiming to bring mass adoption to the global population. As each blockchain has its own native cryptocurrency, the WAVES token is within the top 50 cryptocurrencies worldwide, with a market cap of approximately 2 billion dollars. The platform itself is simple to use, which is perfect for beginners trying to enter the world of DeFi.

Considering the poor global knowledge surrounding DeFi and blockchains, the Waves School is looking to close the knowledge gap, becoming the first company to offer free crypto training to the masses, which will cover all things DeFi, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, metaverse and all other concepts of the Web3 world.

The Waves School course will be available in over twenty languages, and easily accessible for anybody with access to the internet, which will give students the opportunity to access blockchain technology in a safe and responsible manner, based on knowledge gained throughout the course. No prior knowledge is required to enter the course, which starts at the very basics of how fiat money and traditional economies work, later moving into the basics and advancements of all things crypto. In addition to that, the mission of Waves School tackles misinformation on the web, by having experts in the field review all course content.

By the end of the Waves School course, students will be able to access the Waves blockchain, open a wallet and make their first responsible crypto investments through the knowledge gained in the course. As a motivating reward, students will be granted WAVES tokens as they successfully progress through the course and pass relevant modules. To ensure that the Waves community stays close even after the course, the official Discord page allows all students, current and past, to pose questions and stay in the loop of new advancements within the crypto world.

The new age of DeFi and blockchain is certainly not going anywhere, and through the power of education, Waves School is giving students worldwide the opportunity to enter this advanced technological world in a safe and responsible manner. There is no better time to invest in one's future than now!