In recent years, blockchain technology has gained relevance as a disruptive tool in various sectors, from finance to logistics and education. In this context, the Dean of Science and Technology of the Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado (UCLA) has been a pioneer in opening up to the knowledge and adoption of this technology through innovative educational activities led by this team. In the last quarter we have had several educational days on Hive focused on development, which has allowed students, teachers and professionals to explore the possibilities of this technology in an academic and social environment.

Blockchain technology, known mainly for its application in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, offers significant potential in the educational field, especially Hive has advantages for those who wish to ride the wave of the new digital era. In addition to possessing the ability to ensure transparency, security and decentralization, it has an available ecosystem and accessibility in the field of development that we cannot ignore, it would be a very foolish thing to do. This makes Hive an ideal tool for the development of academic records management, voting systems, and among many other uses.

In this sense, the Dean of Science and Technology at UCLA has recognized the importance of integrating blockchain into its curriculum and academic activities, in order to prepare future generations for the challenges and opportunities offered by this technology.

The Dean himself, Professor Darwin Romero has expressed to us the need to innovate. As a project we know that UCLA is the largest and most prestigious university in the region, but due to social circumstances many things have deteriorated, including the desire to innovate and that thanks to the work we have been doing in the institution has awakened not only the spark or desire, but also the need to understand that innovation is vital in educational processes, even more so in a deanship of science and technology.

Regarding the educational days of Hive, we can say that they have been a series of events co-organized between authorities of the Dean's Office, led by the professor director of academic registration, together with us. Each of the events has had as main objective to spread the knowledge about Hive as a next-generation blockchain, ideal for building projects, thanks to its main features, it is a decentralized network, which has no fees and is community oriented.

During the conference, several activities were carried out, among which the following stand out:

• Workshops: Sessions where participants learned the theory and philosophy of blockchain, and how Hive is a pioneer in web3 so they are encouraged to develop basic blockchain applications.

• Keynote lectures Exhibitions by blockchain experts who addressed topics such as decentralization, security and practical applications of the technology.

  • Roundtables Discussion spaces where students, professors and professionals exchanged ideas on the future of blockchain in education and society, and devised possible prototypes of tools to be developed on the Hive blockchain in favor of solving problems or improving university processes within the deanery.

Photograph of the team with the dean of the institution.

Impact on the academic and social community.

The conference not only had an academic impact, but also generated a significant change in the perception of blockchain technology among the participants. Some of the most outstanding results include:

• Talent trainingThe workshops and conferences allowed students to acquire knowledge in blockchain, which has provided them with an openness and desire to learn more.

• Project development: Some participants have started looking at Hive documentation in order to soak in as much as possible before developing innovative projects using blockchain, demonstrating the potential of this technology to solve real problems.

• Social awareness: The event helped to spread knowledge about blockchain beyond academia, generating interest in the community at large. This has had as a direct consequence the invitation to address other academic spaces and outside of it, so for the first quarter we will be taking these educational sessions to other deanships, such as UCLA's economics and finance, located in the eastern part of the city.

• Demystification of cryptocurrencies: The events have contributed to the demystification of the use of cryptocurrencies, since many students and professors, due to previous experiences or comments from third parties, have associated cryptos with scam models. Therefore, the team has worked on the demystification of cryptos, exposing the legal framework of cryptocurrencies in the country, as well as talking about security and how to prevent possible scams.

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In conclusion:

The educational days on Hive co-organized by the Dean of Science and Technology and this project, represent an important step in the dissemination and adoption of this technology in the academic and social environment. Through practical activities, conferences and round tables, participants have been able to explore the possibilities of blockchain and its impact on their learning and training process for the professional and work environment.

The success of this conference not only demonstrates the commitment of the HiveTalkProject with the dissemination of blockchain technology and the web3 philosophy, but also shows the desire of UCLA with educational innovation, as well as opening new opportunities for the formation of talent in the country and the development of projects that contribute to the advancement of society, starting from the micro to the macro.

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All this has been possible thanks to the support of the community through Valueplan, and the follow-up by Guiltyparties.

Now, everything that has been done has also made us reflect and realize that to continue driving the knowledge and adoption of blockchain at UCLA and other universities, we have recommended:

• Expand educational offerings: start including specialized blockchain courses and workshops in the university curriculum.
• Encourage collaboration: Establish partnerships with companies and organizations to start using blockchain to provide hands-on experiences for students.
• Disseminate knowledge: Organize more events such as Educational Days to raise awareness in the community about the benefits of this technology.**

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To conclude we would like to say that the social impact of the Hive Educational Days goes beyond academic training. By starting to train young talents in this technology, UCLA is contributing to the construction of a society in which blockchain technology has more prominence, preparing young people for the challenges of the future. In addition, by spreading knowledge about blockchain, it is generating a cultural change that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Photographs courtesy of team members.

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