Trezor Academy, a non-profit educational initiative by Trezor, dedicated to promoting Bitcoin adoption in developing regions, made remarkable strides in 2024 in democratizing access to financial knowledge across underserved regions, particularly in the Global South.
In 2024, Trezor Academy achieved significant milestones:
- Conducted 42 educational programs, each comprising three consecutive meetups
- Expanded to 21 countries, with a primary focus on Africa, as well as programs in South America, Mexico, or the Caribbean
- The lectures were conducted in English, Spanish, and French, but also in local African languages
- Educated over 800 local participants, equipping them with essential Bitcoin knowledge
- Distributed over 500 Bitcoin books, including Bitcoin Kids by Nzonda Fotsing and Bitcoin: Separation of Money and State by Josef Tětek
- Sponsored the Most Impactful African Bitcoiners by African Bitcoiners, recognizing key contributors to Bitcoin education on the continent
- Created professional video footage of Trezor Academy lectures in a studio, providing participants with high-quality online education resources.
Driven by its mission to accelerate Bitcoin adoption worldwide, Trezor Academy leverages interactive meetups led by local educators. These sessions, attended by 20-30 participants each, cover Bitcoin fundamentals — explaining its importance, functionality, and practical use for making payments.
Empowering Local Educators
Trezor Academy emphasizes local engagement by training and supporting educators to teach in their native languages and adapt content to align with cultural and economic contexts. These educators are provided with Bitcoin literature, resources, and modest financial support to ensure sustainability and impact.
Trezor Academy partnered with grassroots organizations globally, collaborating with initiatives such as Bitcoin Dada in Kenya, Bridgesats in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nova Stars in Suriname, or African Bitcoiners, a Pan-African effort.
“We are proud to see Trezor Academy bring the transformative potential of bitcoin closer to communities that stand to benefit most,” said Josef Tětek, Trezor’s well-known Bitcoin evangelist who is the founder and driving force behind Trezor Academy. “Our mission has only just begun, and we look forward to expanding this initiative globally.”
Looking Ahead
Building on its success, Trezor Academy aims to continue its efforts in 2025 and expanding further by reaching new countries and engaging passionate local educators to spread Bitcoin knowledge within their communities.
For Bitcoin educators interested in organizing a Trezor Academy meetup, the initiative offers collaboration opportunities to bring Bitcoin education to local communities.
For more information about Trezor Academy, including upcoming meetups and highlights from previous events, visit academy.trezor.io.
About Trezor Academy
Trezor Academy is a nonprofit educational initiative by Trezor, designed to promote bitcoin adoption through grassroots education. Trezor Academy provides localized bitcoin education for communities in underserved regions, equipping individuals with financial literacy and the knowledge to navigate the digital economy securely.
About Trezor
Trezor is the original bitcoin hardware wallet company, founded in 2013. It pioneered the development of the self-custody of crypto assets, empowering individuals with an open-source device that enables anyone to easily and securely hold cryptocurrencies.
Trezor has expanded to offer a whole ecosystem of easy-to-use both hardware and software products that help protect users – from crypto novices to crypto experts. In 2023, the company launched its Trezor Academy initiative which educates grassroots communities across the African continent on safe participation in the bitcoin ecosystem. Trezor is part of SatoshiLabs, a technology holding company with various interests in crypto and bitcoin companies.