Despite the need for blockchain basic literacy, there are only few educational paths addressed to adult learners. Blockchain is a complex concept to understand. The vast majority of courses on blockchain are for IT specialists and software developers. There is still a large gap in consumable and easily accessible resources to learn about blockchain. In addition, there is also some confusion and lack of clarity of how this technology could be beneficial to the wider public. Thus, the project aimed at supporting educators and adult learners (Target groups) with training and supporting materials for the achievement of basic digital skills related to blockchain technology. We wanted to support adult learners with flexible and motivating training paths, materials and tools to prepare them for taking advantage of blockchain technology in their daily life and work.
Digital inclusion is the European Commission's effort to ensure that everybody can contribute to and benefit from the digital economy and society. It is based on the possibility of taking advantage of the digital technologies that are reshaping the way we study, work, communicate, access online public services and find trustworthy information. In the partner countries, there was a significant part of the EU population that still lacked basic digital skills. Blockchain is definitely one of the most pervasive and life changing digital technologies included in the European Digital Strategy 2021-2027. It will transform the way we work and live in the next decades. (EC, InvestEU and a Europe Fit for the Digital Age, 2021). The impact of this technology on European citizens’ life is twofold: from one hand it allows access to new and more efficient services, improving resilience and adaptability (banking, healthcare and public sector and education, etc…), from the other hand it provides new opportunities for jobs and careers. Although technological change is rapidly destroying jobs and transforming others, it also creates entirely novel types of jobs and industries in the wake of the digital revolution.