Blockchain in EdTech Market: A Rapid Expansion
The global Blockchain in EdTech market is on a remarkable growth trajectory, with its size expected to reach USD 30.3 billion by 2034 from just USD 2.1 billion in 2024, according to Market.us (source: https://market.us/report/blockchain-in-edtech-market/). This represents an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.4% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034.
North America held a dominant position within this market segment as of 2024, capturing more than a 40.4% share and generating revenue amounting to USD 0.8 billion. The United States played a pivotal role here, with its own blockchain education technology sector valued at approximately USD 0.72 billion that year and projected for further robust expansion at CAGR rates reaching up towards 31% over the coming years.
African Innovators Transforming Blockchain Education
In Africa's tech landscape emerge three young entrepreneurs, Andrew, Mercy, and Joshua, who are revolutionizing how people learn about Soroban Stellar’s smart contract language through their innovative platform 'Soroban By Example'. As reported by The Sun Nigeria (source: https://thesun.ng/how-three-africans-are-transforming-blockchain-education/), these trailblazers have created something truly groundbreaking which simplifies complex technologies, making them accessible even to those previously overlooked globally when it comes to technological advancements like blockchains being democratized across financial services among other areas too.
This project has gained rapid recognition worldwide, largely thanks to not only winning the top prize worth $13k but also securing a sponsored trip to the London Annual Meridian conference hosted at the iconic Church House Westminster, where they showcased their work. They are positioning themselves as a beacon of Africa’s growing ecosystem while challenging narratives around talent emerging from the continent. Their journey serves as a reminder that ingenuity knows no boundaries despite obstacles faced along the way, proving once again that innovation isn’t tied to geography, but rather driven by creativity and determination alone, ultimately leading to success beyond borders. Now, they are expanding multilingual support to ensure accessibility for developers everywhere, today, tomorrow, and for future generations to come.
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