Ideate phase

Preparation: Students install and configure relevant software to set up a working environment for each wallet type:

• Metamask for browser-based wallet management
• Hardware wallet software (if applicable) for offline storage
• Exchange setup for those using a fully online wallet option

Prototype

• Wallet Setup: Students set up their chosen wallet type and configure it for a basic operation:
  • Create or import a wallet and fund it with test cryptocurrency if using a test network.
  • Use the wallet to view balances and transfer small amounts between accounts.
• Verification: Each student verifies their wallet setup by sharing their public address with classmates and demonstrating a test transaction (e.g., sending tokens or checking balance) to show functionality and security.

Ideate phase

• Discussion: Students discuss different tools and techniques to interact with Uniswap’s smart contract using their digital wallets.
• Preparation: Students set up their environment based on their chosen interaction method:
  • Using Uniswap with Metamask: Set up and connect Metamask to the Uniswap app.
  • Using a Blockchain Explorer (e.g., Etherscan): Prepare to interact with Uniswap by locating the contract on Etherscan.
  • Running a Local Node: Set up a node and configure the ABI (Application Binary Interface) to enable direct interaction with the Uniswap contract.

Prototype

• Execute a Test Interaction: Each student practices a token swap or similar transaction:
  • Metamask & Uniswap: Connect the wallet and initiate a token swap within Uniswap’s app.
  • Blockchain Explorer: Locate and interact with Uniswap’s contract by sending a transaction or reading contract data.
  • Local Node with ABI: Execute a transaction directly using the ABI interface, viewing the transaction results in the blockchain explorer. 
• Verification: Students verify the success of their transaction and reflect on how the interaction method affected security, convenience, and control.