Mastering the Blockchain — East Africa Edition 2026

Powered by Tether × Web3 ClubsLearn how Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Peer-to-Peer technologies can unlock financial freedom for Africa — and win from a $5,000 USD₮ prize pool for your P2P project idea.

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September 28 — November 6, 2026
6 weeks | 12 live sessions

$0 USD₮ prize pool

What you will learn

Mastering the Blockchain is a five-week online course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the fast-evolving world of blockchain technology. You will learn about Bitcoin, stablecoins, P2P systems, DeFi, cybersecurity, tokenization, and real African use cases — taught live by Tether executives and East African field experts.

Bitcoin & the origins of decentralized money

Stablecoins — what they are, why USD₮ leads globally

Blockchain infrastructure, wallets, keys & transactions

P2P technologies — how value moves without intermediaries

DeFi, smart contracts & tokenization of real assets

Cybersecurity & wallet security — protect what you own

Capstone Pitching Day — present your project, win USD₮

Hadron tokenization use case — live from Tether

Who is it for?

Whether you're a developer, student, entrepreneur, NGO worker, or simply curious about blockchain — this course is designed for all levels. No prior blockchain experience is required. Just a passion for learning and a desire to build something meaningful for Africa.

Students — CS, Economics, Policy — all universities in East Africa
Developers — iHub, Andela, bootcamp alumni, tech hub members
Fintech founders — Early-stage builders working on P2P, payments or remittance
NGO leaders — Exploring USD₮ for aid payments and programmable finance
Finance professionals — Bankers, auditors, compliance officers exploring digital assets
Regulators & policy observers — Observer track available

Curriculum

2 live sessions per week | 6 weeks total

Introduction video by Paolo Ardoino
Introduction to Bitcoin & the origins of decentralized money
Blockchain infrastructure: nodes, consensus, validation
Wallets, keys, transactions — demystified
Monetary inclusion in Africa: dollarization, remittances

Entry requirements

Basic computer skills and ability to navigate digital platforms
English proficiency (B1 minimum) for live sessions
Stable internet connection for live sessions
Based in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Rwanda
No prior blockchain knowledge required

Certification requirements

To earn your blockchain-verified BCDiploma certificate:

Attend a minimum of 80% of all live sessions
Participate actively in discussions and group activities
Develop and present a P2P project idea on Pitching Day
Complete feedback forms after each session

Certificate co-issued by Tether + Partner University | Blockchain-verified via BCDiploma | Shareable directly to LinkedIn

Scholarships

100% of seats are fully funded

We believe financial barriers should not prevent talented Africans from accessing world-class blockchain education. Scholarships cover the full $1,000 tuition fee and are available for students, women, NGO workers and early-stage founders who demonstrate financial need and impact potential.

100 Scholarship seats available
50% woman target
Scored Selection – 100-point matrix (financial need, motivation, impact potential, profile diversity)
Scholarship recipients pay $0