Blockchain na Escola is pioneering Ethereum adoption in Brazil's most underserved regions—bringing public goods, DeFi, and Web3 to communities far from traditional crypto hubs.
Our Ethereum Mission
While most crypto education concentrates in São Paulo, Rio, and global tech centers, we're deliberately targeting:
- Remote rural regions (Chapada Diamantina, Serra ES)
- Peripheral urban communities (favelas in Salvador, Belo Horizonte)
- Indigenous & quilombola communities (Liga Colaborativa dos Povos)
- Public school students (traditionally excluded from Web3 opportunities)
- Small cities (Seabra, Serra - far from crypto epicenters)
Why This Matters: Ethereum's promise of financial inclusion and public goods only works if we reach beyond the already-included.
Ethereum Ecosystem Onboarding
On-Chain Certifications
All certifications issued on Ethereum-compatible networks via custom ERC-721 smart contract (BnE.EduLATAM).
Celo/Valora Onboarding
1,000+ students onboarded to Celo (Ethereum-compatible EVM) using Valora app. Mobile-first approach for students without computers.
Ethereum L2 Integration
Scroll partnership resulted in hiring our bootcamp graduates. Students building on Ethereum scaling solutions.
Geographic Expansion Strategy
Traditional Crypto Centers (Where we started)
- Rio de Janeiro - EthSamba 2023
- São Paulo - 2023-2024
- Belo Horizonte - BH Crypto Day 2024
Beyond Urban Centers (Where we're expanding)
Serra, Espírito Santo
Population: 500,000 (medium city)
First blockchain program in Brazilian public schools. Proof of concept validated.
Chapada Diamantina, Bahia
Seabra population: 40,000 (small, remote city)
- 250 participants at first blockchain event
- 6+ hours from Salvador (nearest major city)
- Partnership with indigenous/quilombola communities
- Launched first blockchain club in rural Brazil
- Expanding to 27 cities across interior Bahia
Ethereum Protocol Partnerships
Scroll (Ethereum L2)
42 Rio students won project after 7-day bootcamp. Scroll hired our graduates.
Celo (Ethereum-compatible)
1,000+ students onboarded to Valora in 2025. Primary wallet for student onboarding.
DevCon Bangkok: International Recognition
Ethereum Cyberpunk Congress
Presentation: "Cidadania Digital e Blockchain"
International recognition at Ethereum's flagship conference. Shared our model for expanding Ethereum education to underserved communities.
Ethereum Foundation Recognition
Received recognition and gift card from Ethereum Foundation member in acknowledgment of our pioneering efforts spreading Ethereum and Web3 education across Brazil's public schools.
Case Study: Chapada Diamantina
The Challenge
Chapada Diamantina is 6+ hours from Salvador. A region of indigenous communities, quilombola settlements, small farmers, zero previous crypto exposure.
The Result
- 250 participants at first event (February 2025)
- First blockchain club in rural Brazil
- Students learning Ethereum fundamentals
- Expansion to 27 cities across interior Bahia
Why This Is Different
We're teaching Ethereum to:
- Students who've never left their small towns
- Communities 6+ hours from nearest city
- People whose first smartphone is their Web3 wallet