Main topics of the post:

  • Binance Academy and BNB Chain have partnered to launch a new BNB Chain Developer Specialization, a free program aimed at preparing software developers to work in Web3 and the blockchain industry that requires no prior knowledge of blockchain fundamentals.

  • The program consists of twenty courses in English covering topics from smart contracts to Solidity development and offers a digital certificate upon completion.

  • This initiative reinforces Binance Academy's educational efforts and BNB Chain's developer support programs, contributing to both platforms' goals of driving mass adoption of Web3 by building and empowering individuals in the digital economy.

Binance Academy, our crypto education platform, has partnered with BNB Chain, the largest Layer-1 blockchain by number of users, to launch a new BNB Chain Developer Specialization, a program designed to prepare software developers to build on Web3 and the blockchain industry. The program does not require prior knowledge of blockchain fundamentals and is offered completely free of charge.

The program consists of twenty courses in English, each containing two to six videos. Topics covered include Blockchain Basics, BNB Chain, Smart Contracts, Solidity, Web3, Decentralized Applications (DApps), Oracles, DeFi, BEP-20 Tokens, Greenfield architecture, among others. The specialization utilizes a range of engaging learning materials, project work and assessments.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a digital certificate, recognizing their acquired knowledge and serving as a gateway to new opportunities in the rapidly expanding blockchain industry.

Learning to Build for Mass Adoption

The goal of this effort is to help bring mass adoption of Web3 by helping more people build on the blockchain. BNB Chain is adding this education program to its suite of creator support programs to empower individuals to begin their Web3 development journey or advance their knowledge and skills by gaining a solid foundation in BNB Chain development.

Binance co-founder Yi He highlighted the critical role of education in driving the adoption and development of Web3: “Blockchain and Web3 are setting a precedent in innovation across industries across the world. Education is critical to development and adoption, and provides new opportunities for individuals as these technologies shape our future and the global economy. We prioritize making education accessible, which is a core part of our user-focused principles and mission to increase affordability and sustainable innovation as an industry leader, supporting the growth of the ecosystem as a whole. With this specialized blockchain development program, we hope to encourage and support more people to be part of building the future of these new technologies set to change our society and revolutionize industries.”

Over the past few years, the BNB Chain ecosystem has seen tremendous growth. With opBNB now ranked as the top blockchain by daily active users (DAU) and processing 71 million daily transactions at an average cost of $0.001, alongside BNB Smart Chain (BSC) leading as the number one L1 blockchain by DAU and boasting a total locked value in excess of $4 billion, BNB Chain has firmly established itself as a leading community-driven blockchain ecosystem.

This collaboration with BNB Chain contributes to Binance Academy's existing global education initiatives, such as the regular publication of free-to-access multimedia educational content, Learn and Earn campaigns, and the Outreach Program University, creating a comprehensive system that helps millions of people enter the digital economy. Additionally, it contributes to developer support initiatives on BNB Chain, which include the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program, subsidies such as the TVL and DAU incentive programs and Kickstart.

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