Open Campus ID: the Proof of Education Protocol
Open Campus is introducing its own Proof of Education protocol with the use of Decentralized Identifiers (DID) in the form of Soulbound Tokens (SBTs), non-transferable NFTs that are virtual representations of learners’ online personas. Holding one will grant you a unique onchain identifier with an .edu domain – just like your very own passport that no one can replicate or impersonate.
This will rewrite the future of education, where learners’ education credentials will be verifiable and immutable, affirming their skill and caliber to employers and institutions. This ID will also serve as a membership ticket to unlock access to Open Campus special offers and exclusive educational courses available from Open Campus Alliance partners.
Phase 1 allowlist registration will be starting soon – opening on Sept 14 (Tues), 10:00 UTC at http://id.opencampus.xyz. It will be eligible for Open Campus supporters who owns over 50 $EDU or one Genesis NFT (Golden Backpack or Silver Notebook). A total of 1,000 allowlist spots will be available to claim until supply runs out.
Roadmap
1. Open Campus ID whitelisting
There will be total of three phases of whitelisting
Phase 1 (Sep 14): Eligible for holder of over $EDU or Genesis NFT
Phase 2: Eligible for DID holders from other protocols
Phase 3: Open to all
Phase 1 & 2 DID will be rewarded with extra OC Points, a permission token that can be used to participate Campus Rewards (see below) for exclusive gifts.
2. Launch of Open Campus ID and Campus Rewards
Open Campus ID minting will come after all phases of whitelist is completed.
We will launch an interactive Campus Rewards that aims to encourage learning with Open Campus. To participate, you will need to have an Open Campus ID and deposit your $EDU in exchange for OC Points that can be used as raffle tickets.
The Raffles prizes will be refreshed occasionally to keep things fresh, but the initial pot will include 1 on 1 chats with Web3 educators and influencers, access to education programs offered by OC Alliance partners (e.g. Web3 Bootcamps / Professional Training / Language Courses) and $EDU rewards!
More details for the below will be provided closer to release:
3. $EDU Learning Incentives
Learn and earn $EDU from verified learning experiences from Open Campus and partners
4. OC Alliance Marketplace
Marketplace that list all education products offered across all OC Alliance partners, access all of that with $EDU
5. Learner Data & Achievements Badges
Building out your own Learner profile on OC ID and receiving badges granted by educational providers. OC ID will be used as a passport for an individual’s education journey such as the completion of a course, customized achievements and learning interests
6. Credentials & Accreditation
Eventually OC ID will also record official academics certificates and diplomas issued by educational institutions or providers
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Open Campus ID?
Open Campus ID is a decentralized Proof of Education protocol, empowering learners to own and verify their academic achievements and credentials on-chain.
Powering the protocol are Decentralized Identifiers (DID) in the form of Soulbound Tokens (SBTs), non-transferable NFTs that are virtual representations of learners’ online personas.
The primary benefit for learners is they have control over what information is associated with their OC IDs. They can decide which pieces of information they want to share and when they want to share them, including their OC Alliance engagement and learning profile.
2. What kind of user data and learning information will be linked to Open Campus ID?
There will be three types of user data that will be associated with Open Campus IDs and stored in a self-sovereign manner: User profile data, learning achievements and verifiable credentials.
User profile data includes:
- Name, age, location
- Optional identifiers such as email, social media accounts
Learning achievements include:
- Badges granted by educational providers
- Key milestones in users’ learning histories such as the completion of a course
Verifiable credentials include:
- Academic certificates and diplomas issued by educational providers
3. What are verifiable credentials in relation to Open Campus ID?
Verifiable credentials (VCs) are digital representations of documents, such as a degree certificate or diploma, that can be stored securely and linked to Open Campus ID.
VCs are cryptographically signed by the provider issuing them and can be verified by academic institutions. This ensures that the credentials are authentic and cannot be altered or tampered with in any way and allows individuals to prove their identity for digital interactions in a secure and verifiable way.
A VC representing a diploma would represent all the data elements found on a physical diploma, with the addition of a cryptographic digital signature from the academic institution.
4. What chain will OC ID be built on?
The Open Campus team is currently in discussions with various chain partners. We will be making further announcements once confirmed.
5. How does OC ID help me as a learner?
Complete, verifiable records: With OC ID, learners get access to a complete, tamper-resistant and verifiable record of their academic achievements, which affirms to employers and other academic institutions the legitimacy and caliber of learners.
Personalized Learning: Institutions are able to access personalized data in a self-sovereign way, allowing them to create tailored educational experiences, relevant course recommendations and adaptive learning journeys.
Earn $EDU Incentives: Learners can earn $EDU rewards as they learn through OC Alliance partner institutions, unlocking even more learning opportunities.
6. Is it a must to have Open Campus ID to access OC Alliance Partners’ services?
No, you are free to access OC Alliance partners’ services without an Open Campus ID but you will not enjoy the benefits that come with using one.
7. When are the different phases of allowlist happening?
Phase 1 – Sep 14 (Thurs), 10:00 UTC
Phase 2 & 3 – TBC
8. How can I be eligible to be on the allowlist for Phase 1 and 2?
Phase 1: 50 $EDU or Genesis NFT (Golden Backpack / Silver Notebook)
Phase 2: DID holders from other protocols, to be announced later
9. What is the benefit of being on the Early Phase Allowlist than the other phases?
You will be given extra OC Points to participate in the Campus Reward program for a raffle for amazing gifts (which may include prizes such as $EDU or special offers to educational products) and learning experiences!
10. If I get allowlisted in the Early Phase, do I need to hold my $EDU or Genesis NFT until the mint?
You will only need to hold them when you register for Allowlist.
11. What is the supply and duration of the Phases?
Phase 1 allowlist (Open Campus supporters): 1,000 spots
Phase 2 allowlist (Other DID owners): 5,000 spots
Both allowlists will be given out in a first-come-first served basis until supply runs out.
12. When is the mint?
The mint will be open after allowlist is closed which is around 2023 Q4.
13. How much is the mint?
It will be a free mint for all whitelisted addresses.
14. How do I mint?
Visit http://id.opencampus.xyz when the mint window is open and connect your wallet to mint the Open Campus ID.
15. Where will I be able to view my Open Campus ID?
More details will be shared closer to the mint date on this topic.
About Open Campus
Open Campus is a community-led protocol for educators, content creators, parents, and students. It puts decisions about learning back into the hands of educators and their students by fostering a collaborative environment, enabling teachers to create materials that appeal to the exact needs of students. Additionally, Open Campus recognizes the achievements of teachers and content creators who help students seek new knowledge, opening new revenue streams for effective educators around the world.
