We're here to make blockchain education actually make sense
Back in 2019, we noticed something weird. Everyone was talking about crypto and blockchain, but good education? Almost impossible to find. Most courses either dumbed things down too much or threw around technical jargon that left people more confused than when they started.
So we built something different. A place where you can actually learn this stuff without feeling like you need a computer science degree first.
How this whole thing started
It began with a small workshop in Taipei. Just fifteen people crammed into a tiny office space, trying to wrap their heads around what a blockchain actually does. No fancy slides. No corporate speak. Just real conversations about technology that was clearly going to matter.
What surprised us was how hungry people were for genuine understanding. They didn't want to hear about getting rich quick or revolutionary breakthroughs. They wanted to know how the technology worked, what problems it solved, and where it was actually useful versus where it was just hype.
That workshop turned into a monthly series. Then weekly classes. By 2021, we had enough demand to open our first dedicated learning space. And here we are in 2025, still focused on the same thing—helping people understand blockchain without the nonsense.
Three things we care about
We've learned what actually works when it comes to teaching this stuff. It's not about flooding people with information.
Real practice matters
You can't learn blockchain by just reading about it. Our students spend most of their time actually building things, breaking things, and figuring out why something didn't work. That's where the real learning happens.
Context over hype
We're pretty honest about what blockchain can and can't do. Some problems it solves brilliantly. Others? Traditional databases work fine. Understanding when to use what—that's the valuable skill.
Small groups work better
We cap our classes at twelve people. It's less profitable, sure, but it means instructors can actually help when you're stuck. And you will get stuck—everyone does when learning this technology.
Six years of figuring things out
We didn't have it all figured out from day one. Still learning, honestly.
2019 — Started with questions
First workshop focused on one simple question: what is a blockchain actually good for? Spent three hours on that single topic. People left with more questions, which felt like progress.
2021 — Built our first curriculum
After running workshops for two years, we finally had enough feedback to design a proper course. Twelve weeks, hands-on projects, no shortcuts. First cohort had eight students.
2023 — Opened our learning space
Found a spot in Zhongshan District where students could work on projects, ask questions when stuck, and actually meet other people learning the same things. Made a huge difference in outcomes.
2025 — Where we are now
Running multiple programs throughout the year. Our next cohort starts in September 2025. We're still small enough that everyone knows each other, and we'd like to keep it that way.
Who's actually running this place
We're not a huge team. Most of us came to blockchain education from other backgrounds—software development, finance, technical writing. What we share is frustration with how this technology usually gets explained.
Vilhelms Brandt
Spent five years as a backend developer before getting pulled into blockchain work in 2018. Started teaching because he got tired of explaining the same concepts over and over to new team members—figured he might as well do it properly.
These days, Vilhelms designs our curriculum and teaches most of the technical modules. He's particularly interested in where blockchain actually makes sense versus where it's just adding complexity for no reason. Ask him about database design and you'll be there for a while.
When he's not teaching, he's usually reviewing student projects or trying to keep up with protocol updates. Also makes pretty decent coffee, which helps during those long debugging sessions.
Want to learn blockchain without the nonsense?
Our next program starts in September 2025. We keep groups small and focus on actually understanding the technology. If that sounds like what you're looking for, get in touch.
Talk to us about upcoming programs