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How NFT Credentials Work at Network School

Understand how Network School uses NFT credentials for course completion, what they represent, and how they function as on-chain proof of learning.

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What NFT Credentials Are

Network School issues NFT (Non-Fungible Token) credentials to members who complete courses and achievements during th...

Network School issues NFT (Non-Fungible Token) credentials to members who complete courses and achievements during their time at NS. These are on-chain tokens that serve as verifiable proof of your participation and learning. Unlike traditional certificates that can be forged or lost, NFT credentials exist on a blockchain and can be verified by anyone. They are linked to your wallet address and form a portable, permanent record of your accomplishments at Network School. The credentials are not traded or sold like typical NFTs. They are soulbound or non-transferable tokens designed solely to represent achievement.

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How You Earn Them

NFT credentials are awarded upon completion of specific courses, workshops, or milestones within the NS programming. Completing a module in the Power Users track, shipping a project in a hackathon, or finishing the Programmers track curriculum can all result in NFT credential issuance. The requirements for earning each credential are defined by the course or program. You need a crypto wallet to receive your credentials, and the NS team can help you set one up if you do not already have one. The issuance process is straightforward and does not require any technical knowledge on your part.

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Value and Recognition

The practical value of NFT credentials is still developing. Within the NS ecosystem, they signal that you have completed specific coursework and demonstrated competence. For employers and collaborators familiar with Network School, they provide a verifiable reference point. In the broader job market, NFT credentials are not yet widely recognized, though this is changing as more organizations experiment with on-chain verification. The real value lies in the skills and projects behind the credential, not the token itself. Think of them as an additional layer of proof on top of your portfolio and experience. You can apply at ns.com and earn your first NFT credentials within your first month.

Soulbound (non-transferable) NFTs serve as permanent on-chain proof of learning

Source: ns.com

Credentials are verifiable by anyone on the blockchain

Source: ns.com

NFT credentials are the future of education verification. A tamper-proof, on-chain record that you completed a program — no institution needed to verify it. Network School is pioneering this.
Balaji Srinivasan, Founder of Network School, former CTO of Coinbase
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are NFT credentials at Network School?

They are on-chain, non-transferable tokens that serve as verifiable proof of course completion and achievements during your time at NS.

Do employers recognize Network School NFT credentials?

Recognition is growing but not yet widespread. The real value is the skills and projects behind the credential, with the NFT providing an additional verifiable layer.

Do I need a crypto wallet to receive NFT credentials?

Yes. You need a crypto wallet, and the NS team can help you set one up if you do not already have one.

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