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Blockchain for Beginners

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2 Days

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Cohort-based Course

Onchain is the new Online. Ready to lead while others lag? Blockchain will shape your future — don’t be left behind.

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Course overview

Shape the Next Internet: Lead the Onchain Revolution

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.


For the Curious, the Builders, and the Next-Wave Leaders

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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.



What You’ll Gain from This Blockchain Journey

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.

What’s included

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.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Jun 21—Jun 22

    Metaphor #1: Blockchains as Ritual Magic

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    Metaphor #2: Blockchains as Infrastructure

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    Metaphor #3: Blockchain as Ledger

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    Metaphor #4: Blockchain as World Computer

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    Metaphor #5: Blockchain as Permissionless Commons Culture

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    Metaphor #6: Blockchain as Anarcho-Capitalist Utopia

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    Metaphor #7: Blockchain as Dark Forest

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    Metaphor #8: Blockchain as Ponzi Scheme (Critique)

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    Setting Up Your Non-Custodial Wallet – Your Gateway to Financial Freedom

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    Connecting Your Wallet to Smart Contracts – Unlocking the Power of DeFi

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    Sending Crypto Instantly – Peer-to-Peer Transactions in Action

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    Minting NFTs – Create Your First Digital Artefact Onchain

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Post-course

    Slide Deck and Link List

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Stories of Transformation: What Inspired Clients Say

        Dear Marcus, the course on blockchain that you conducted with us was truly "time well spent." I was very far removed from the topic of blockchain. The workshop was a real eye-opener for me and inspired me greatly—I realized the potential that the technology holds. You did a perfect job of conveying that. Thank you for it.
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        This was a game-changer even though I am not a beginner. He has a unique ability to break down fundamental concepts that not only deepened my understanding but also inspired me to explore the potential of Web 3.0 further. Marcus' approach to teaching is truly extraordinary—highly recommended if you want to elevate your knowledge in this space!
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Meet your course leader(s)

Marcus Druen: Change Maker & Blockchain Early Adopter

Marcus Druen: Change Maker & Blockchain Early Adopter

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.

My Onchain Persona

My Onchain Persona

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.

8 Metaphors for Blockchain: A Systemic Approach

8 Metaphors for Blockchain: A Systemic Approach

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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Blockchain for Beginners

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June 20, 2025

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July 12—13, 2025

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Seminar Details

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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Join an upcoming cohort

Blockchain for Beginners

Epoch 8

$180

Dates

June 21—22, 2025

Payment Deadline

June 20, 2025

Epoch 9

$180

Dates

July 12—13, 2025

Payment Deadline

July 11, 2025
Get reimbursed

$180

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