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Blockchain

This guide will provide you with finding information on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Ethereum, smart contracts, NFTs, and more.

Social media

Use social media to find and follow leading people and organisations in your field then use them to find others.  Consider Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Podcasts etc. 

 

Twitter

Search for Blockchain related content with the following hashtags: 

#blockchaintechnology  

#bct 

#bitcoin

#nonfungibletokens

#smartcontracts

#cryptocurrency

#digitalcurrency

 

Facebook

Search Facebook groups dedicated to tips and support around blockchain.  Read rules and guidelines before joining groups. 
Blockchain 

Blockchain Australia Community group

 

LinkedIn 

Search for Blockchain or related terms and check out People and Groups.  Follow or join. 

 

Podcasts

Blockchain Organisations and Communities

Evaluating information sources

The CRAAP test

Evaluate your sources using the CRAAP test to find reliable, quality information.

Currency: when was it created?
Relevance: is it on my topic?
Authority: is it by an expert?
Accuracy: is it correct?
Purpose: why was it created?

The SIFT method

Evaluate web and social media sources in 4 moves using the SIFT method.

Stop - think before using a source.
Investigate where it is from.
Find alternative sources.
Trace claims, quotes and media.

Fact checking

Fact checking is an important skill. Find out how to assess and verify your sources with RMIT's Fact checking guide.

• Assess websites and social media.
• Lean how to spot fake news.
• Develop your media literacy skills.