Est. 2014|The largest student blockchain network
bennetwork
A global network of student founders, alumni, and companies built through the Blockchain Education Network.
$20B+
Value created
10,000+
Students
200+
Universities
35+
Countries
Followed by 25k+ in Web3
About BEN
From dorm rooms to billion-dollar protocols
Founded in 2014, BEN is one of the largest and longest-running networks connecting blockchain students, professors, and alumni worldwide. We help founders launch and scale real projects through events, mentorship, and warm intros across the ecosystem.
25k+X / Twitter followers
8k+Newsletter subscribers
4k+Students and alumni
60+University blockchain clubs
15+Startups founded by alumni
BEN Learn
Education meets entrepreneurship
One scalable platform to empower learners, identify their needs, and connect them with the right resources — scalable to thousands of potential Web3 builders.
Global Reach
Our university network
100 universities and blockchain clubs across 35+ countries.
1
Stanford University
344
2
Harvard University
268
3
Berkeley University of California
237
4
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
226
5
Columbia University
224
6
University of Pennsylvania
178
7
New York University
177
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