The Bitcoin academy, which is the brain child of Twitter and Cash App founder, Jack Dorsey and world renowned musician, Jay-Z also known as Shawn Carter was launched in 2022 with the aim of eliminating illiteracy, empowering the public with knowledge of Bitcoin and also the benefits one can get when it's applied financially.
Jay-Z has decided to take Bitcoin to his hood as he grew up in New York and partnering with Dorsey, they've been able to make residents at the Marcy Houses and this initiative is in conjunction with the @cryptoplug3 and @BlkBTCBillions
Dorsey believes this act could inspire people to understand how powerful a financial tool they have in their hands to help them understand financial freedom..
The aim of funding the program is not only to understand or educate them about Bitcoin, but also teach them the importance of relating it to their economy.
This initiative which started in June 22, 2022 was to run for at least three months to end on Sept 7th but with promises to spread to other parts of the neighborhood as it was initially exclusive to residents of the Marcy Houses complex.
And to cap it off, the educational initiative ended with a gift of $1000 in Bitcoin to the participants and these where received through the Cash App and muun wallet. Way to go, Jay and Jack!!
More details about it here.
https://www.businessinsider.com/jay-z-jack-dorsey-bitcoin-academy-marcy-houses-2022-9?amp