Core Foundation is excited to announce a collaboration with Metaschool to bring you a series of comprehensive courses that will guide you through every step of building on Core. Core contributors worked closely with Metaschool to create these guided courses to help developers fast-track into the Core ecosystem.

These 5 courses are designed to be accessible, yet in-depth, providing you with the practical skills needed to build on the Core blockchain.

Whether you're interested in building in dApps ranging from DeFi, NFTs, gaming, or decentralized social media platforms, Metaschool has a course tailored to your needs.

This course serves as your gateway to understanding Core’s unique features and potential. You’ll dive deep into Core’s Satoshi Plus consensus, learning how it integrates Bitcoin miners, Bitcoin holders and CORE token holders to create a secure and scalable blockchain. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation of the fundamentals of Core and a clear understanding of how to leverage its capabilities to build innovative dApps.

For developers ready to get super hands-on, this course offers a practical guide to building DeFi applications on Core. You’ll create a fully functional lending DApp, gaining proficiency in Solidity, Core’s developer tools, and the intricacies of BTCfi. The course covers everything from smart contract creation to frontend integration and testnet deployment, providing a comprehensive toolkit for DeFi development on Core.

NFTs are revolutionizing the digital asset space, and this course will help you become a part of that revolution. You’ll learn how to create, deploy, and manage a 10,000-piece NFT collection on the Core blockchain. The course covers every aspect of NFT development, from understanding tokenomics to building a user-friendly front end. By the end, you’ll be ready to launch your own NFT project with confidence.

Blockchain gaming is an exciting frontier, and this course will help you stake your claim. You’ll develop a 1v1 card battle game, mastering the principles of game development on the Core blockchain. This course is ideal for developers looking to enhance their Solidity skills while creating an engaging and interactive gaming experience. You’ll learn how to use constants, variables, structs, and functions to build a dynamic dApp that stands out in the blockchain gaming space.

Social media is being redefined by blockchain, and this course will put you at the forefront of that transformation. You’ll learn how to build a decentralized social media platform on the Core blockchain, from setting up your development environment to deploying your dApp. This course is perfect for developers looking to create interactive, community-driven platforms that offer users greater control and security. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Solidity and the Core ecosystem.

Building on Core isn’t just about developing dApps—it’s about joining a vibrant community of developers, innovators, and blockchain enthusiasts.

By enrolling in Metaschool’s Core courses, you’ll gain access to a network of like-minded individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with blockchain technology. Collaborate, share ideas, and grow together as you master the skill of building on Core.

Core is a Bitcoin-powered blockchain unlocking EMV-Compatible BTCfi beginning with the first-ever implementation of Non-Custodial BTC Staking and the world’s first yield-bearing BTC ETP. Core is the most Bitcoin-aligned EVM blockchain with ~55% of Bitcoin mining hash power contributing to the network’s security and ~5,600 BTC natively staked in exchange for unlocking Bitcoin utility and rewards. This breakthrough has amassed millions of Core adopters - over 20M unique addresses and 279M transactions since its mainnet launch in January 2023.