The Bitcoin in Practice program aims to help students learn more about different experiences of financial ecosystems and the adoption of bitcoin through talks and visits in different countries.
Key components of the program include:
• Understanding of the national political and economic context compared to that of the country of origin.
• Lectures by different actors in the financial system (traditional banking, stable coins, Bank, among others)
• Contact with actors in the crypto ecosystem (NGOs, Start-ups, etc.).
• First-hand experience of development and adoption of crypto in the country.
- Team
Core Members:
• Program Director.
• Local Center Director.
Experience and relevant projects (Seth´s):
• Academic Appointments
o Associate Professor of Politics,
• Journal Articles and Book Chapters about new technologies and international negotiations, Gen Z and crypto, Crypto in emerging countries.Unique qualifications: The students, in their 20s, come from majors such as International Relations, Political Science and Economics. The activity will be led by Professor Seth Canvey, PhD in Political Science.
- Program Goal and Alignment with Crecimiento
Main Objective: To promote exposure of students to the Web3 space as a specific environment of the crypto world and with real actors in the ecosystem.
Alignment with Crecimiento:
• Reinforces Crecimiento’s mission to position Argentina as an educational and innovation hub in Web3.
• Bridges the gap between the crypto ecosystem and the academic community—a key long-term strategy for Crecimiento.
• Positions Crecimiento as a relevant player in this field in Argentina.
Ecosystem impact: This initiative develops links between the US academic field and the local ecosystem.
- Expected Impact
Expected Outcomes:
• Participation of the univesrity group (14 students + Program Director).
• Knowledge and experience of the proposal of Crecimeinto as a relevant player in the ecosystem.
• Contact and exchange with protagonists of the local crypto world.
• Connections to further learning and future editions of the program.
Key Metrics:
• Metrics are more qualitative and related with the outcomes: knowledge of Crecimiento experience and local players.
- Required Support
Requested Support:
• Auditorium space.
• English speaking guide.
• Participation of informed representatives of the crypto world. ________________________________________ - Timeline
Program Date and Duration:
• May 13th 2025 – 16:00 to 17:00.
Program Phases:
• OK from Crecimiento.
• Visit to Crecimiento by the University group.
Potential Risks and Mitigation:
• Risk: Repetition/Redundance of topics seen elsewhere in the visit. Mitigation: Briefing about Crecimiento – Initial questions on topics of interest and open exchange – Participation of members of start-ups with knowledge of the crypto issue and its local issues/characteristics.