Blockchain Content Distribution Program

We built this program for creators, media professionals, and technologists who see blockchain as more than buzzwords. Over twelve weeks, you'll work with actual distribution systems, smart contracts for content licensing, and decentralized storage protocols. Classes start November 2025 in Seoul.

Students collaborating on blockchain content projects in a modern learning environment

What You'll Actually Build

Content Tokenization Systems

Create NFT minting workflows for digital media. You'll handle metadata standards, ownership transfers, and royalty splits. We use Ethereum test networks first, then explore Layer 2 options for lower fees.

Decentralized Storage Integration

Work with IPFS and Arweave for permanent content hosting. Learn pinning strategies, gateway configuration, and hybrid approaches that balance cost with accessibility. Real media files, not toy examples.

Smart Licensing Contracts

Build automated licensing agreements with Solidity. Handle usage rights, territory restrictions, and time-based access. You'll also implement basic dispute resolution mechanisms that work on-chain.

Distribution Platform Architecture

Design end-to-end systems connecting creators with audiences. Backend APIs, wallet integration, content delivery networks, and analytics. Your final project will be a working prototype you can actually demo.

Learn From People Who Built This Stuff

Our instructors work on active blockchain projects during the day and teach what they learned the hard way. They've made the mistakes so you don't have to, and they'll show you shortcuts that aren't in the documentation.

Instructor Damaris Tveit teaching blockchain development concepts

Damaris Tveit

Smart Contract Architecture

Spent five years building DeFi protocols before switching to media applications. He'll walk you through gas optimization techniques that actually matter and security patterns that prevent expensive mistakes.

Instructor Estera Vilhelmsen explaining decentralized storage systems

Estera Vilhelmsen

Decentralized Storage Systems

Built content delivery infrastructure for a K-pop streaming platform before moving into Web3. She knows how to make blockchain storage work at scale without burning through your budget.

Instructor Ljilja Westphal reviewing student blockchain projects

Ljilja Westphal

Content Tokenization

Launched an NFT marketplace for independent filmmakers in 2023. Teaches practical token economics and how to design systems that creators actually want to use instead of theoretical models.

How The Twelve Weeks Break Down

Three months is enough time to go from blockchain basics to building functional systems. We move fast but take time to troubleshoot the stuff that always trips people up.

01

Blockchain Fundamentals

Start with how blockchains actually work under the hood. Consensus mechanisms, transaction validation, and why certain design choices matter for content distribution.

Ethereum architecture deep dive
Setting up development environments
Reading and writing to test networks
03

Token Standards and NFTs

Build your own ERC-721 and ERC-1155 contracts. Handle minting, transfers, and metadata. We'll also look at upcoming standards that might be relevant.

Custom NFT contract deployment
Metadata and IPFS integration
Royalty mechanisms and splits
05

Content Licensing Logic

Write smart contracts that manage usage rights and territorial restrictions. Handle time-based access and implement basic dispute resolution systems.

License agreement automation
Multi-party approval workflows
On-chain governance basics
02

Smart Contract Development

Learn Solidity from someone who debugged thousands of contracts. Write, test, and deploy your first smart contracts with proper error handling.

Solidity syntax and patterns
Testing with Hardhat and Foundry
Security best practices
04

Decentralized Storage

Configure IPFS nodes, work with pinning services, and explore Arweave for permanent storage. Balance decentralization with practical performance needs.

IPFS node configuration
Pinning strategies and services
Hybrid storage architectures
06

Platform Integration

Build full-stack applications connecting frontend interfaces with blockchain backends. Wallet integration, transaction handling, and user experience design.

Web3 library integration
Wallet connection flows
Final project development

Schedule and Commitment

Classes meet twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 10pm KST. That gives you time to work during the day and still participate. Each session includes lecture time, hands-on coding, and group problem solving.

Between sessions, expect to spend four to six hours on assignments and project work. Some weeks will be heavier than others, especially when you're debugging smart contracts or integrating multiple systems.

  • 1

    Foundation Phase

    Weeks 1-4 cover blockchain fundamentals, development environment setup, and your first smart contracts. Lots of hands-on work getting comfortable with the tools.

  • 2

    Building Phase

    Weeks 5-8 focus on content-specific applications. NFT systems, storage integration, and licensing contracts. This is where things get interesting and challenging.

  • 3

    Integration Phase

    Weeks 9-12 bring everything together. Build your final project with instructor feedback, handle real integration challenges, and prepare something you can show potential employers or clients.

Interactive blockchain development session with real-time coding demonstrations

Applications Open August 2025

We're taking twenty participants for the November cohort. No blockchain experience required, but you should be comfortable with programming basics and willing to learn fast. Applications close September 15th.

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Program runs November 4th through January 22nd, 2026