How Xelaris and Binance Empower Global Youth with AI, Blockchain & Web3 Skills

Ex-Educators Launch Xelaris to Equip Kids with AI, Blockchain, and Web3 Skills

Sam Eseyin and Malik Gwandu, both former educators at Synthesis, Springboard, and Ideal Robotics, have launched Xelaris, an education startup focused on giving children a head start in emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and Web3. Their experience includes teaching thousands of students and integrating coding into the curriculum of over 150 schools, particularly through their work at Ideal Robotics, one of Nigeria’s largest K–12 coding education providers.

The Xelaris program is designed for children as young as 10, emphasizing hands-on learning, real-world problem-solving, and exposure to technologies like TensorFlow and computer vision libraries. The teaching team is highly selective, accepting only the top 2 percent of applicants based on technical and teaching assessments. Recent leadership additions include Aisha Abdukadir (School of Software Engineering), Casweeney Ojukwu (School of Blockchain and Web3), and Emilia Zhang (School of Artificial Intelligence), each bringing significant industry and educational experience.

Students at Xelaris are already building impactful projects:

Zoja Ivanovic (10) is developing VirusRule, a platform for learning about viruses, vaccines, and virologists through games and quizzes.
Owen Li (11) created LifelineDonations, a donation app to help cover urgent medical expenses.
Fedir Piatoval (12) launched Toycycle, a web app for buying and selling new and used toys.
Nikolas Goncharova (11) built ImpactFund, a web app simplifying donations to important causes.
Zach Richardson (14) is streamlining his school’s uniform store website for easier updates and purchases.

The program has achieved a 98 percent retention rate and now serves students from 11 countries, all through parent referrals. Classes are conducted live in one-on-one sessions, tailored to each child’s learning style and interests. According to Sam Eseyin, “We believe that the next generation of innovators, startup founders, and problem-solvers are already here. They are just 10, 11, or 12 right now.”

Key Facts	Details
Retention Rate	98%
Countries Represented	11
Instructor Acceptance Rate	Top 2%
Schools Impacted (Ideal Robotics)	150+

Summary: Xelaris, led by experienced educators, is pioneering early tech education for children, focusing on real-world applications and personalized mentorship. The program’s organic growth and high retention rate highlight strong parent and student satisfaction. (Source: Condia)

Binance and Pakistan’s Ministry of IT & Telecom to Train 80,000 Students in Blockchain

Binance Academy has partnered with Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecom to promote blockchain education, aiming to train 300 educators and reach 80,000 students by 2026. The initiative will target 20 universities, integrating blockchain into academic syllabuses and equipping educators with up-to-date industry knowledge. This collaboration is part of the Global University Outreach Program (GUOP), which is active in over 20 countries and aims to prepare more than one million students globally for roles in Web3 and blockchain industries.

Since 2022, Binance Academy has already trained over 3,000 students across 13 universities and three provinces in Pakistan. The program emphasizes hands-on training and professional certifications, supporting Pakistan’s ambition to become a global hub for blockchain talent. IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja stated that this initiative aligns with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision for a digitally empowered Pakistan and will help position the country as a leader in blockchain innovation.

Metric	Value
Educators to be Trained	300
Students Targeted	80,000 by 2026
Universities Involved	20
Students Trained Since 2022	3,000+
Universities Reached Since 2022	13
Provinces Covered	3

Summary: Binance Academy’s partnership with Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecom is set to transform blockchain education, targeting 80,000 students and 300 educators across 20 universities by 2026. The initiative builds on a strong foundation of prior training and aligns with national digital transformation goals. (Source: Times Of Karachi)

Binance and MoITT Announce Strategic Blockchain Education Partnership

Binance Academy and the Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT) have announced a strategic partnership to provide blockchain education support to 300 educators and reach 80,000 students across 20 universities in Pakistan by 2026. The initiative is part of the Global University Outreach Program (GUOP), which is described as the world’s largest Web3 educational initiative. GUOP was launched through a collaboration between Binance Academy and the Blockchain & AI Technology Center (BAITC), aiming to embed blockchain education into university curricula globally.

Minister of IT and Telecom Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized that the partnership supports Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision for a digitally empowered Pakistan and will help position the country as a global source of skilled blockchain talent. Since 2022, Binance Academy has provided Web 3.0 skills training to over 3,000 students in 13 universities across three provinces in Pakistan. The GUOP, launched in 2023 with a pilot in Kazakhstan, has expanded to 20 countries and aims to reach more than 200 universities in over 50 countries, educating over one million students by 2026.

Initiative	Details
Educators Supported	300
Students Targeted	80,000 by 2026
Universities in Pakistan	20
Students Trained Since 2022	3,000+
Universities Reached Since 2022	13
Countries in GUOP	20
Universities Targeted Globally	200+
Students Targeted Globally	1,000,000+

Summary: The Binance Academy and MoITT partnership is a major step in embedding blockchain education in Pakistan’s universities, with a goal of reaching 80,000 students and 300 educators by 2026. The initiative is part of a global effort to educate over one million students in more than 50 countries. (Source: Mettis Global)

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