ABOUT THE BLOCKCHAIN ACADEMY

Blockchain is both the most transformative and the least understood technology of our time. At the Blockchain Academy, we are dedicated to bridging this gap through our innovative educational programs, empowering individuals to leverage this technology to tackle humanity's greatest challenges.

We are passionate about helping people from all walks of life gain a deep and practical understanding of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Whether you're pursuing personal or professional goals, the Academy is here to support and guide you every step of the way.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to empower individuals with a deep understanding of Bitcoin's true potential, guiding them beyond the hype and speculative trends that often dominate the cryptocurrency space. We focus on the transformative power of Bitcoin and its underlying technology, blockchain, as a force for positive change in the world.

Bitcoin was designed to unlock the entrepreneurial potential of people everywhere, advancing financial sovereignty and innovation. Our goal is to help students not only become savvy investors but also to cultivate a profound understanding of Bitcoin's principles as outlined in Satoshi Nakamoto's original white paper — enabling them to apply this knowledge to advance their businesses, educate others, and harness their own creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

We believe that Bitcoin has the capacity to radically transform the global financial landscape. However, this potential is only realized through Bitcoin's original, immutable design. By preserving Bitcoin's value as a commodity with genuine utility, rather than a speculative asset, we have the potential to achieve a more harmonious, free and prosperous future.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Elle Liberté

Elle Liberté

Founding President

A philosophy and political science graduate of King's College London and the Humboldt University in Berlin, Elle has worked in a number of fast-paced sectors from investment banking and corporate law in the City of London to international development in Africa and Latin America, providing strategic consultancy at a presidential level.

She is the Head of Blockchain Innovation at the World Impact Forum, headquartered in the UAE and a strategy consultant for a wide range of blockchain innovation impact projects. A life-long student of economics and financial systems, Elle became interested in Bitcoin in 2010 and attended the very first UK-based Bitcoin meet-up held in East London. Since then she has been dedicated to disseminating empowering education via the international cultural centres she founded in London, her NGOs and most recently, the Blockchain Academy. 

CONTACT: elle@blockchainacademy.info


Mitch Burcham

Head of Advanced Studies

Mitch studied Applied Physics at the Colorado School of Mines before transitioning to entrepreneurship, founding startups in the blockchain and AI sectors. His latest venture, Binary Distributed Technologies, is a blockchain-based solutions company focused on strategic redesign of the American electric grid.

An internationally recognized, award-winning speaker, Mitch is the author of the highly anticipated national security report Grid on the Edge and serves as a strategic advisor to the Save Our Grid Campaign and the National EMP Taskforce. Mitch brings his deep expertise in the Bitcoin blockchain to the Blockchain Academy, where he designs and oversees the advanced programs.

CONTACT: mitch@blockchainacademy.info

Mitch Burcham