The latest Bitcoin in Universities (Bitcoin en las Universidades) tour in Argentina concluded with two free sessions at the University of Belgrano (UB) in Buenos Aires on October 27 and November 2. Organized by the nonprofit ONG Bitcoin Argentina and supported by global cryptocurrency mining pool ViaBTC, the program brought Bitcoin education to university campuses across the country.
ViaBTC began supporting the program as part of its tenth-anniversary activities, working with ONG Bitcoin Argentina to give young people opportunities to learn about Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Running for six months across two academic semesters, the tour reached eight Argentine universities, including Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) and Universidad de Palermo (UP), and drew more than 1,000 students and educators.
The final two sessions took place at UB’s Auditorio Roca and were open to students and the wider public. Instructors included Federico Andragnes, an educator involved in Bitcoin Argentina’s university and school programs, and Leonardo Prieto, a technology mentor and university lecturer. The curriculum covered Bitcoin and blockchain fundamentals, mining and cryptocurrency exchanges, alongside fraud prevention to help participants recognize the risks they may encounter when using digital assets.
Interactive quizzes encouraged students to test their understanding of the concepts covered in the sessions. Students also asked questions throughout, and some stayed afterward to seek further explanations from the instructors.
ViaBTC also distributed copies of the Spanish-language Cryptocurrency Mining 101 handbook, which participants picked up and leafed through at the event. The handbook introduces mining and blockchain fundamentals in accessible language, making the material easier for local learners to understand. Participants could take their copies home to revisit the concepts covered in class and explore topics of interest.
Over the past decade, ViaBTC has developed technical knowledge and practical experience through operating mining infrastructure for Bitcoin and other proof-of-work (PoW) networks. Through the program, ViaBTC shared this expertise with local educators, who adapted the material for beginners and helped explain how Bitcoin works to people without a technical background.
As an infrastructure provider, ViaBTC is guided by its mission, “Via Blockchain, Making the World a Better Place.” For ViaBTC, that mission also carries a responsibility to give back by putting its expertise and resources to use for the wider community. ViaBTC believes the industry’s development depends on both technical innovation and people’s ability to understand and use the technology. By sharing knowledge and lowering barriers to learning, ViaBTC hopes to help more people benefit from advances in blockchain technology.
ViaBTC regards education as a long-term commitment to the communities it serves. Alongside serving miners across Latin America, the company hopes to continue working with local education partners to support introductory courses and learning resources, making Bitcoin education accessible to more people.
About ViaBTC
ViaBTC is a multi-cryptocurrency mining pool serving miners worldwide. Launched in 2016, it specializes in secure, stable, and efficient Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining services, supporting major PoW cryptocurrencies including BTC, LTC/DOGE, BCH, ZEC, and KAS. ViaBTC has served more than 2 million users across over 150 countries and regions. Its BTC, LTC/DOGE merged-mining, BCH, and ZEC pools rank among the world’s leading mining pools.