Case Study - Gamified learning for music producers

Overview

A-Reality, recognized for its virtual reality education platform catering to upcoming music producers, envisioned a new approach to the learning experience. They sought to harness the benefits of NFTs in gamification & course certification – independent verification, permanence, and the capacity to unveil novel experiences in a secure, decentralized framework.

Before the emergence of A-Reality's groundbreaking VR platform, the landscape of music production was notoriously challenging for budding artists. Aspiring music producers were often faced with two costly avenues: investing substantial capital in high-end studio equipment, such as mixing desks, or draining their resources by renting studio time.

These barriers not only limited their creative freedom but also posed significant financial challenges. A-Reality recognized this gap and aspired to revolutionize the experience.

With the introduction of their virtual reality education platform, they ushered in an era where artists could craft, mix, and produce music from the comfort of their homes, tearing down the financial and logistical barriers that once stood in their way.

Gamified learning

A–Reality engaged us to design a gamification and course certification strategy centered around NFTs. Our goal was to make learning engaging and rewarding while leveraging the unique properties of NFTs for certification and content delivery.

As part of this engagement, we designed application wireframes and mockups, UI/UX style guides, and an implementation strategy. We worked with their core development team at Rocketmakers during the scoping stage to ensure the underlying infrastructure was in place to support blockchain integration.

Collaboration with RocketMakers was crucial during the scoping stage. Together, we identified the technical requirements for blockchain integration, including the selection of a suitable blockchain network, smart contract development, and secure storage solutions for NFTs. Our joint efforts ensured that the platform's backend infrastructure was robust, scalable, and secure, capable of handling the unique demands of NFT-based gamification and certification.

NFT certification

On completing each training course, users receive an NFT certifying the completion of the course. These NFTs are more than just digital badges; they are verifiable credentials stored on the blockchain. This independent verification system allows participants to prove their course completion to other educational providers, potential employers, and collaborators. Each NFT is immutable, ensuring that the certification cannot be tampered with or falsified.

Unlockable content & rewards

For courses created by partner instructors—who are experienced music producers—additional content NFTs can also be unlocked. These special NFTs go beyond the basic certification and provide access to valuable resources such as:

• Sample Packs: Exclusive audio samples that users can incorporate into their own music projects.
• Digital Effects: Unique digital effects and plugins that enhance music production capabilities.
• Unreleased Tracks: Early access to tracks from established music producers, offering both inspiration and insight into professional music production.
• Exclusive Tutorials: In-depth tutorials and behind-the-scenes content that are only available through these NFTs.

By integrating these rewards, A-Reality transforms the learning process into an engaging journey where achievements are tangibly recognized, and additional content continually fuels the learner’s creativity and growth.

Secure & decentralized framework

All these benefits are delivered within a secure, decentralized framework. The blockchain ensures that all transactions and certifications are transparent and secure, providing peace of mind to users about the authenticity and permanence of their achievements.

Our results

While the NFT integration has yet to be launched, the groundwork we've laid has set A-Reality on a path toward revolutionizing the music production education landscape. The framework is firmly in place to seamlessly integrate NFTs into their VR studio, and we are prepared to assist every step of the way as they move toward this innovative expansion.

What we did