5.0 (9)
2 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Onchain is the new Online. Ready to lead while others lag? Blockchain will shape your future — don’t be left behind.
5.0 (9)
2 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Onchain is the new Online. Ready to lead while others lag? Blockchain will shape your future — don’t be left behind.
corporate clients
Course overview
Blockchains and crypto are the foundation of the internet we always wanted — but never got. People like us are done being digital serfs: we want agency, not extraction. Bitcoin breaks money free from nation-states. Ethereum puts a global bank in every pocket.
But we’re only scratching the surface. Just as oil lamps couldn’t predict cars, today’s headlines barely hint at blockchain’s unstoppable potential. I’ll show you why —
and how to reimagine your digital life and the future of work.
Forget the noise about scams and meme coins. The real story is how blockchains are quietly reshaping industries, from social media and digital identity to commerce and even environmental regeneration. Why isn’t this front-page news?
Because decentralization threatens entrenched power structures: governments, corporations, and middlemen built on control. While AI disrupts jobs, onchain organizations might be ending management as we know it.
Now is the moment to get ahead. Most professionals & leaders in G20 countries are already behind. Understanding blockchain is quickly shifting from career risk to competitive edge.
Will you watch from the sidelines, or help build what’s next? Join us to co-create the more beautiful internet our hearts know is possible. Blockchains are permissionless: just do it.
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Curious Explorers: Be the one who sees what others miss. Use 8 powerful lenses to unlock blockchain’s impact on society, today and tomorrow.
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Crypto Traders: Ready to go onchain? Move beyond speculating on a CEX & learn DeFi philosophy, self-custody, and more real-world use cases.
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Leaders & founders: Be first, not last. Understand how blockchain is reshaping business, careers, and competitive advantage.
Actionable Insights
Build a future-ready mental model that reveals how blockchain is revolutionizing industries and dismantling outdated systems. Discover why decentralization and innovation are your edge in a rapidly shifting world. Gain clarity on what most miss and why this knowledge is critical
Aha Moments
Discover how crypto is solving real-world problems today, from unlocking financial freedom for individuals to enabling new collaboration models in teams and organizations. Gain fresh, actionable insights on how blockchain is quietly reshaping society, even as mainstream headlines
Hands-on fun
Feel the thrill of going onchain: set up your wallet, send crypto to peers, swap coins, and mint your first NFT. Take control of your digital assets, explore new opportunities, and experience firsthand how blockchain empowers you beyond theory.
Live sessions
Learn directly from Marcus Druen: Change Maker & Blockchain Early Adopter & My Onchain Persona in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Blockchain for Beginners
5.0 (9 ratings)
3 Big Ideas in 4 mins
Curious about blockchain, crypto, or Web3? Get my 4-minute audio explainer, perfect for leaders and explorers who want to grasp what matters, fast.
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Susanne Ratzenberger
Dr. Alexander Bogner
Marcus has been online since 1995 and discovered crypto’s potential in 2020.
Having spent over 10,000 hours researching blockchain and experimenting onchain, Marcus combines deep knowledge with practical insights to make complex ideas accessible.
Trusted by clients such as Microsoft, Adobe, KPMG, E.ON, and many start-ups, his mission is to empower participants to reimagine their digital lives, and to become more self-directed, proactive learners in a decentralizing world.
antaur is my web3 pseudonym & head of research — a techno-optimist at the edge.
My PFP NFT isn’t just a picture: it’s a symbol of digital ownership, reputation, and the new ways we build trust online.
antaur actively participates in onchain experiments like ↑ higher, a decentralized, community-owned initiative.
Most holistic model
Most blockchain courses are either deeply technical or focused on making money. This seminar is different. Drawing on Venkatesh Rao’s thinking and supported by the Ethereum Foundation, I offer a comprehensive framework that goes far beyond the basics — giving you both clarity and depth, whether you’re a beginner or already onchain.
Structure for the seminar
These 8 metaphors (see visual) reveal the full spectrum of what blockchains are, why they matter, and how they’re reshaping the internet and society. You’ll explore blockchains as ledgers, infrastructure, world computers, commons cultures, and more-gaining insight into decentralization, financial freedom, digital governance, and creative innovation.
Deep Dive Guide
This is a truly multi-disciplinary, big-picture approach. By diving into all 8 metaphors, you’ll build a mental map that connects technology, economics, culture, and ethics-so you can see both the forest and the trees. It’s the starting point for anyone who wants to move beyond hype and headlines, and develop real expertise in a rapidly evolving field.
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Epoch 8
$180
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$180
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8 hours over a weekend
Saturday & Sunday
4 hours live course each day
Mix of teaching incl. Q&A and onchain practice and experimentation
Next cohort: 24-25 May 2025
16.00 to 20.00 GMT
2 Live Zoom Calls with step-by-step onchain onboarding
IT Kit
Laptop & Mobile + stable internet
Mix of slide presentation and on-screen showcase of onchain transactions for easy participant replication
Pocket Money
None for the seminar
I'll fund you a few $ to set-up a non-custodial wallet for the purpose of this seminar. To enjoy further onchain experiments best to set-up and account with a Tier 1 Centralized Exchange like Coinbase, Binance or Kraken. You will need this as on-ramp bridge to a bank account.
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