Programs
Education and access
IBDF develops independent educational resources and sponsors students into the conversations that shape the field.
Education program
Independent education for a technology that matters
Our education program develops and distributes resources that explain blockchain technology clearly and accurately to non-specialist audiences — policymakers, educators, and the general public. We focus on the mechanisms and applications with the greatest real-world impact: proof-of-stake consensus systems, blockchain-based payment infrastructure, and stablecoins. All materials are published without charge.
We do not advocate for any particular protocol or application. Our goal is to build the shared knowledge base that informed decision-making requires — because an economy that adopts blockchain technology wisely will do so because its institutions understood what they were choosing.
Student sponsorship
Access to the conversations that shape the field
Our student sponsorship program funds students with demonstrated interest and ability in blockchain technology to attend leading industry conferences, private dinners, and curated networking events. Sponsorship covers registration, travel, and accommodation as applicable, and includes introductions to practitioners and researchers relevant to each student's area of focus.
We look for students serious about contributing to the field — not the most credentialed, but the clearest thinkers. Applicants may come from any discipline that intersects meaningfully with blockchain technology. Sponsored students are not required to endorse any position of the Foundation or any blockchain project.
How to apply
No fee, rolling review
Visit our contact page and select “Student Sponsorship” from the subject dropdown. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. There is no fee.