At the event hosted by the Catholic University of Córdoba (UCC), instructors Federico Andragnes and Paula Martínez covered the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchain, mining, cryptocurrency exchanges, and decentralized finance. The course also included topics on digital asset security and fraud prevention, helping participants understand not only the technology itself but also the associated risks.
Students asked questions, participated in hands-on activities, and discussed unfamiliar concepts directly with instructors. For those new to Bitcoin and blockchain, this event provided an opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, clarify their confusion, and connect course material with real-world challenges encountered when using the technology.
ViaBTC stated that providing more people with access to these learning opportunities is part of its long-term commitment to the communities it serves. In Latin America, the company is putting this commitment into practice by continuously collaborating with local educators and supporting free university courses. ViaBTC said that by sharing its technical knowledge beyond the mining industry, it aims to help students with limited exposure to these topics understand the technology, assess its risks, and explore its possibilities. Through ongoing engagement, ViaBTC seeks to build lasting relationships within local communities and make Bitcoin education more accessible across the region.
Over the past decade, ViaBTC has helped build and operate the infrastructure for Bitcoin and other proof-of-work networks. The company states that its team possesses deep expertise in blockchain protocols and distributed systems, covering global node deployment, protocol integration, block propagation, and ongoing operations. This technical expertise, combined with a decade of operational experience, forms the foundation of ViaBTC’s ability to build and maintain reliable blockchain infrastructure.
In terms of education, ViaBTC says it leverages these professional capabilities to explain how network protocols, nodes, and hashing power work together. This perspective helps students connect technical concepts with the infrastructure underlying blockchain networks.
ViaBTC stated that earlier this year, the company incorporated support for an Argentine university project into its tenth-anniversary activities and previously offered content related to mining and infrastructure. The company said that collaborating with local educators, combining their technical expertise with an understanding of students' learning needs, helps make complex topics more accessible to newcomers to the field.
ViaBTC states that Latin America has long been a key market. In addition to serving local miners, the company consistently collaborates with local organizations to support Bitcoin education. Its involvement in university courses from Buenos Aires to Córdoba demonstrates that this commitment extends to students and the broader academic community.
According to ONG Bitcoin Argentina, a non-governmental organization focused on Bitcoin in Argentina, previous editions of the "Bitcoin in Universities" program have reached over 1,300 students, faculty members, and university staff across 20 universities in seven provinces of Argentina. ViaBTC’s partnership with the organization enables it to bring industry expertise to this established program, which is already connected with numerous universities nationwide.
With the Córdoba event concluded, this round of university courses is now entering its final phase. The next stops will be the Argentine University of Business (UADE) and the University of Belgrano (UB), with both events scheduled for October. Those interested in participating can follow ONG Bitcoin Argentina and ViaBTC on social media for updates and details on how to join.
Founded in 2016, ViaBTC is a global cryptocurrency mining pool offering secure, stable, and efficient Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining services. The platform supports major PoW cryptocurrencies including BTC, LTC/DOGE, BCH, ZEC, and KAS, and has served over 2 million users in more than 150 countries and regions.