Hack the Curriculum: 2025 Blockchain Education Initiatives

Blockchain has always been about access. Removing barriers. Making cutting-edge technology available to anyone with the vision and drive to build or use it. For web3 to truly scale and reach this vision, the next generation of developers needs tools, support, and a clear path forward.

One way we make sure to bridge that gap between where we currently are and where we want to be is through higher education.

The Case for Blockchain Education

At MultiversX, we believe that transformative innovation doesn’t just start in boardrooms, large scale enterprises or institutions. It takes shape in classrooms, hackathons and with <5-team startups.

But the truth is blockchain remains a mystery to so many students. It’s often seen as niche, overly technical, and it’s left almost entirely out of traditional curricula. Perceived as too fast-moving, complex, and sometimes intimidating, it’s rarely taught with the clarity and relevance it deserves. 

We're changing that.

Through partnerships with leading universities, we’re bringing blockchain into the academic spotlight. Together, we’re co-creating programs, technical workshops, and hands-on courses that put real-world blockchain applications front and center. Our focus is simple: give students the skills and understanding to build on-chain from day one.

A Hands-On Approach to Learning

This year, our educational initiatives are reaching new ground through collaborations with five top institutions:

• Technical University Gheorghe Asachi Iasi
• West University of Timișoara
• Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
• National University of Science and Technology Bucharest
• Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
  

These partnerships enable immersive, collaborative, and constantly evolving programs.

Already, they have sparked meaningful engagement across campuses:

• January 9: A foundational blockchain session at West University of Timișoara
• April 14: Interactive workshop and Q&A at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
• May 9: Jury participation and prize sponsorship at the Student Scientific Communications Session, Technical University Gheorghe Asachi Iasi
• June: Cybersecurity & Blockchain Camp, co-organized with Ovidius University and Technical University Gheorghe Asachi Iasi

Beyond the initial learning stages, students are encouraged to participate in hackathons, competitions, and other community-driven events, where they can apply their newfound knowledge, network with peers, and get hands-on experience with real-world projects.

These ongoing initiatives add to a large list of partnerships started in previous years that include prestigious institutions such as eCornell, the e-learning arm of the Ivy League university, Eötvös Loránd University and Milton Friedman from Hungary and more.

Unlocking Opportunities and Forging a Stronger Ecosystem

The long-term goal is clear: empower a generation of builders ready to shape the web3 world.

By nurturing a strong, interconnected community of developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs, we’re creating the foundation for a resilient and dynamic blockchain ecosystem. These students won’t just learn about the future, they’ll define it.

And as we expand our reach, the invitation remains open.

If you’re an educator, student, or university decision-maker looking to collaborate, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to builders[@]multiversx.com to get the ball rolling.

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