EasyA is a mobile learning platform that teaches blockchain development through challenge-based lessons and hands-on experience. Since its founding in 2020 by brothers Phil and Dom Kwok, EasyA has surpassed 1.1 million users globally as of mid-2025. It has also supported over 30 hackathons and helped launch startups now collectively valued at more than $3.5 billion.
Unlike typical MOOCs, EasyA’s platform focuses on building. Developers complete challenges on their phones using real code snippets, earning badges, rewards, and access to exclusive events. Apple even featured the app as “App of the Day” in 2022, underscoring its usability and quality.
Heard about @easya_app yet?
— Dαʋҽ🌐| | Apt (@Dave_Apt) June 17, 2025
I'll tell you how its helping me shape my web3 carrer as a developer
EasyA (@easya_app) is a Web3 learning platform designed to help developers build skills and projects on leading blockchains.
Well we all know how expensive it is to learn… pic.twitter.com/JHbvsX7EVI
Building the Web3 Developer Community at Scale
EasyA’s learning model centers around gamified lessons and a supportive global builder network. The app offers guided tracks for different blockchains, enabling users to deploy contracts, mint tokens, and use oracle data—all from mobile.
EasyA has partnered with over 300 blockchain clubs at schools like Harvard, Cambridge, and MIT. The result? A global funnel of student developers entering Web3. Notably, projects like Cognition AI—now a unicorn valued over $2 billion—originated from EasyA-affiliated hackathons.
In addition, more than 100 startups have launched through EasyA events. These include teams accepted into Y Combinator and funded by Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund. EasyA’s community isn’t just learning—they’re shipping.
Verified Blockchain Network Integrations and Engagement
EasyA’s growth has been powered by strategic collaborations with blockchain ecosystems that need developers. Each integration brings custom-built learning challenges, direct funding support, hackathon campaigns, and long-term ecosystem engagement. Below is a deeper look at how EasyA works with each major protocol and what builders can expect from these integrations.
Polkadot
Polkadot was one of the first major Layer-0 ecosystems to launch a full EasyA integration. The collaboration began with the rollout of over 100 developer challenges, covering Substrate, Rust, smart contracts using ink!, and Polkadot’s cross-chain messaging protocol, XCM.
By mid-2025, more than 130,000 developers had completed Polkadot-focused challenges in the app. In 2024, EasyA and the Web3 Foundation co-launched Polkadot University, a global campus program running events at Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, and Stanford. These university-based hackathons funded by the Polkadot Treasury led to the incubation of 111 startups in one summer.
Polkadot remains one of EasyA’s most engaged partners. It frequently sponsors multi-chain hackathons and invites winning teams to apply for Web3 Foundation Grants or participate in the Polkadot Blockchain Academy.
Want to start building in Web3 right away?
— Polkadot (@Polkadot) June 18, 2025
Meet EasyA 👋 the mobile app that teaches you blockchain development & the team behind Polkadot University:
🔹 Learn fast
🔹 Pitch your startup
🔹 Get funding
Become an @easya_app gigabrain today 🧠 ↓ pic.twitter.com/whab67CW63
Algorand
EasyA has recently partnered with Algorand, creating new learning pathways and hands-on opportunities for developers. During a Genfinity interview, EasyA co‑founders Phil and Dom Kwok shared their enthusiasm about bringing Algorand into the platform and highlighted its appeal.
According to the EasyA team, Algorand tooling has vastly improved since early experiments. They praised AlgoKit, the SDK and local blockchain emulator, which now supports both Python and TypeScript. As Phil noted, the tooling makes it far easier to build on Algorand than it was just a few years ago, giving developers a smoother on-ramp — a crucial shift that EasyA plans to showcase in its app.
The integration process has been highly collaborative. Algorand’s team, including Victor Estival and Camila Sara, worked closely with EasyA to extract key developer stories, helping craft lesson modules that highlight Algorand’s strengths—such as CK-proof finality, low transaction latency, and rapid development workflows.
This collaboration culminates in an API‑powered Algorand hackathon, slated for late 2025. Through the app, builders will learn via interactive challenges, compete in the hackathon, and then access grants and introductions to Algorand accelerator programs—creating a clear funnel from onboarding to launching supported projects.
The partnership’s goal is to reach developers who may have forgotten Algorand, to remind them of its improved ecosystem, and to invite those new to Web3 through EasyA’s mobile interface. With over 1 million EasyA users already building across other chains, Algorand is poised to tap into a dedicated, cross‑chain audience—and EasyA is uniquely positioned to show why it matters.
🤳 THE #ALGO SHOW: EasyA Showcase | Empowering 1M+ Builders
— Generation Infinity (@GenfinityIO) June 10, 2025
Join us for an exclusive feature on @easya_app with founders @kwok_phil & @dom_kwok — the platform where top developers build on the world’s leading blockchains.
🎙️ Powered by @AlgoFoundation https://t.co/Z8BcnR1ZWl
Solana
Solana’s integration introduced developers to Rust and the Solana Program Library through seven in-app challenges. These exercises cover core skills like creating a Solana wallet, writing a smart contract, and managing on-chain program state.
The collaboration gained massive traction through the Grizzlython hackathon in 2023. Co-hosted by Solana and EasyA, it became one of the largest online Web3 hackathons ever, with over 10,000 participants and a $5 million prize pool. Solana challenges on EasyA have now reached 266,000+ builders.
Top Grizzlython teams received mentorship, visibility on Solana’s social channels, and invitations to join the Solana Foundation Grants Program. Several winners received pre-seed funding and are now building production-ready DeFi, NFT, and payments apps.
XRP Ledger (XRPL)
EasyA launched XRPL integration in early 2024 with 15 learning challenges, ranging from issuing tokens on the XRP Ledger to using its native decentralized exchange. The integration expanded to include XRPL’s EVM-compatible sidechain, allowing builders to write Solidity contracts and deploy them in the XRP ecosystem.
The campaign known as #60DaysOfXRPL included weekly challenges, community rewards, and a hackathon in Las Vegas with a $25,000 prize pool. The RippleX developer team co-sponsored the event and provided mentorship during the competition.
As a result, XRPL gained hundreds of new EVM developers and multiple grant-winning projects. EasyA’s role in the campaign was pivotal, helping Ripple onboard builders excited about combining XRP’s speed and cost-efficiency with Ethereum’s smart contract flexibility.
Flare Network
Flare launched on EasyA in June 2025 through a campaign called #60DaysOfFlare. The initiative is designed to teach developers how to use Flare’s native oracle infrastructure—the Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO) and the State Connector—alongside its wrapped asset standard, F-Assets.
The crash course includes modules on using stXRP (wrapped XRP) in cross-chain DeFi, building data-rich apps using decentralized price feeds, and writing Solidity contracts secured by Flare’s consensus model.
Flare expects to onboard 15,000+ developers by the end of the campaign. The program ends with an in-person flagship hackathon focused on XRPFi applications, where Flare will offer prizes for DeFi products built using XRP collateral.
This partnership also builds bridges between Flare, Ripple, and EasyA’s shared builder community, especially for developers who want to extend XRP’s utility across chains.
Flare 🤝 @easya_app
— Flare ☀️ (@FlareNetworks) June 13, 2025
We’re teaming up with EasyA to launch the #60DaysOfFlare campaign!
An in-app challenge + A flagship in-person hackathon =
A global push to bring in fresh builders to @FlareNetworks and accelerate the growth of #XRPFi. pic.twitter.com/MQd746h71t
Stacks
EasyA’s integration with Stacks includes 6 Clarity-based challenges, helping developers build smart contracts on Bitcoin. Over 90,000 builders have completed the track.
In April 2024, EasyA and Stacks co-hosted a hackathon at Harvard University, drawing over 200 developers. The 36-hour event offered $25,000 in prizes and featured 24 teams building Bitcoin-based DeFi and AI tools. Winners included Infinity Stacks, Raized, and NexPay, all of whom advanced to private mentorship and funding opportunities.
A second Stacks hackathon at Harvard in November 2024 attracted more than 350 builders, reaffirming EasyA’s role in growing the Bitcoin smart contract developer community.
Hundreds of developers attended the Stacks Hackathon at @Harvard 🟧
— stacks.btc (@Stacks) May 7, 2024
The Hackathon hosted by EasyA, Hiro, and the Stacks Foundation saw brilliant minds build on the leading Bitcoin L2.
Huge shoutout to @easya_app and their incredible developer community 🧡
Video by @easya_app pic.twitter.com/ojVr135qzS
VeChain
Although VeChain does not currently offer in-app challenges on EasyA, their collaboration centers on high-impact hackathons that bring together education, enterprise, and sustainability.
- Cambridge Hackathon (March 16–17, 2024)
Hosted at Cambridge University with the support of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Cambridge Blockchain Society, this 36-hour sprint drew 250 developers. Participants competed across two tracks—automotive and sustainability-based “X‑2‑Earn” applications—vying for a total of $30,000 in prizes. Winners gained access to VeChain grants, VC introductions, and mentorship. - Bay Area VeChain x BCG Hackathon (June 29–30, 2024)
Held at Dogpatch Studios in San Francisco, this event engaged local and remote builders in sustainability-focused blockchain projects. The competition offered a $30,000 prize pool, including a $4,500 grand prize, along with follow-on investment opportunities. Teams built tools like ReBag, which rewards users for reusing plastic bags using VeChain-backed tokens. - Singapore VeChain x BCG Token2049 Hackathon (September 14–15, 2024)
Aligned with Token2049, this 36-hour hackathon also featured a $30,000 total prize pool and multiple technical tracks judged by industry experts. Among the winners was ECOmmerce from Nanyang Technological University, a sustainable packaging platform using B3TR token rewards.
Through these hackathons, VeChain leverages EasyA’s global community—spanning Cambridge, San Francisco, and Singapore—to prototype enterprise and sustainability dApps. Events consistently feature strong partnerships (e.g., BCG) and real-world follow-up, including pilot programs, grant funding, and mentorship pipelines.
Imagine if you earned money for recycling.
— EasyA 🤳📱 (@easya_app) July 2, 2024
Or if you got rewarded for sharing Uber rides with other people?
That's the future the pitchathon winners of our @vechainofficial x @BCG EasyA Hackathon are building 🔥
Let's see how they're making the world a greener and more… pic.twitter.com/yYvm91iyTC
Immutable X
EasyA’s Immutable X module introduces developers to NFT minting and marketplace creation using Immutable’s Layer-2 infrastructure. The 5 challenges teach how to interact with the Immutable X SDK and build gas-free NFT experiences.
More than 30,000 developers have completed these challenges. Immutable sponsored several Web3 gaming-focused hackathons, offering additional prize tracks for top gaming projects. Some teams from EasyA hackathons have been invited to join Immutable’s GameStop NFT Incubator.
Stellar
Stellar’s integration on EasyA introduces developers to the Soroban smart contract platform, enabling fast, low-cost contract deployment using WebAssembly (WASM). In April 2024, EasyA launched a dedicated track titled “Deploy your first smart contract on Stellar,” which walks users through writing, deploying, and testing Soroban contracts directly from their phones.
As of mid-2025, more than 25,000 developers have completed the Stellar challenge series. The EasyA and Stellar teams co-hosted the EasyA x Stellar Meridian Hackathon in London (October 12–13, 2024), which drew hundreds of participants. The event offered $50,000 in prize money, with a $6,000 grand prize and additional awards for DeFi, identity, and “Shark Tank”-style tracks.
Stellar’s developer arm—Stellar Development Foundation (SDF)—uses the partnership to support smart contract education and promote Soroban adoption. Builders from the Meridian hackathon were invited to join the Stellar Community Fund and apply for further grants.
I’m learning about @StellarOrg with @easya_app for #60DaysOfStellar!
— D'Royal_Hawk$ (@DigidollarDan) June 18, 2025
Discovering how Stellar now has smart contracts and building my own custom Kickstarter for startup ideas. LFG! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7k01PZcA5B
Aptos
EasyA added Aptos to the app in February 2024, launching a custom Move-based learning track that teaches developers to build dApps and deploy smart contracts on the Aptos Layer-1 blockchain. One highlight is the “Aptogotchi” virtual pet challenge, where users write Move contracts to manage on-chain character logic and ownership.
Within weeks of launch, over 2,000 developers had joined the Aptos track. At the time, EasyA had already surpassed 763,000 total global users, and the Aptos Foundation noted the surge in builder engagement in their forums.
While the in-app content remains focused on core learning, Aptos has supported the partnership with NFT-based completion rewards, token incentives, and community visibility. Several Aptos-based hackathon teams have since emerged from EasyA events, especially among student blockchain clubs in the U.S. and Europe.
Sui
EasyA introduced 6 interactive challenges in collaboration with the Sui Foundation, aimed at teaching core concepts of the Sui Layer-1 network and the Move programming language. The course guides developers through creating and deploying smart contracts on testnet, covering topics such as zkLogin integration and horizontal scaling. As of mid‑2025, approximately 23,000 builders have completed the Sui track, demonstrating strong on‑chain developer interest.
Scroll
EasyA also supports Scroll, a zkEVM Layer-2 project. The platform offers 6 challenges that help users deploy and interact with scroll-compatible smart contracts using Solidity and web3 tooling. Around 8,000 developers have completed these challenges, signaling Scroll’s growing presence in the Web3 learning ecosystem.
Through these collaborations, EasyA acts as both an onboarding platform and a developer funnel. Protocols gain qualified contributors. Developers get high-quality, hands-on experience. The integrations reflect a shared commitment to Web3 adoption, where education and building happen side by side.
Incentives and Real-World Outcomes
EasyA’s “learn-to-earn” strategy blends education with opportunity. In-app challenges often come with rewards—crypto bounties, NFT drops, or exclusive event invites. To date, the platform has distributed over $2 million in prizes.
Hackathons serve as a proving ground. The Consensus 2025 hackathon, co-hosted by EasyA and CoinDesk, was North America’s largest to date. Over 1,000 developers competed in person, with $250,000 in prizes. Winning teams received follow-on grants, VC meetings, and even job offers from top Web3 firms.
Alumni from EasyA events have launched into Y Combinator, a16z’s crypto portfolio, and Solana or Polkadot foundations. Developers frequently cite EasyA as the entry point that led them to jobs, co-founders, or Series A funding.
Alumni Spotlight: Startups Launched from the EasyA Web3 Builder Community
EasyA’s impact extends beyond the app. Many developers who began their journey through EasyA challenges or hackathons have gone on to build companies, raise venture capital, and drive innovation across the Web3 and AI industries. These alumni are real-world proof that a mobile-first platform can incubate serious founders and scalable products.
Phil and Dom weren’t just behind the origin of Axal… watching how they’ve built EasyA has been a guiding light
Ashlan Ahmed – Axal Founder
Cognition AI
Perhaps the most notable EasyA alumni company to date is Cognition AI, the team behind Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer. The founding team met at an EasyA hackathon and built their first version during the event. In 2024, Cognition AI raised $21 million in seed funding from Founders Fund and other prominent backers. Less than a year later, Cognition achieved unicorn status, with a valuation surpassing $2 billion, according to reports from TechCrunch and The Information. Devin is now used by thousands of developers to automate repetitive software tasks, and the team credits EasyA as their starting point.
So, Cognition AI just introduced Devin, the most capable autonomous coding agent I've seen.
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) March 12, 2024
Instead of just autocompleting tasks, it can write entire apps on its own in minutes.
It also correctly resolves 13.86% of issues, autonomously. pic.twitter.com/7EWncjRQmd
Axal
Axal was born at an EasyA x Polkadot hackathon hosted on campus. The founders, led by Harvard graduate Ashlan Ahmed, built an early prototype designed to onboard more users into on-chain finance.
After the event, the team was invited to pitch to Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and received early-stage support. The Axal product and mission evolved quickly, guided in part by relationships formed during EasyA events and follow-on mentorship.
Ashlan credits EasyA’s founders with creating the launchpad: “Phil and Dom weren’t just behind the origin of Axal… watching how they’ve built EasyA has been a guiding light.”
These projects show how EasyA functions as more than a learning platform. It provides a launchpad. Developers go from mobile lessons to real code, then into hackathons where ideas turn into companies. In many cases, these startups receive mentorship, grants, or VC funding just months after joining the EasyA ecosystem.
The success of EasyA alumni companies reinforces the platform’s value as a builder-centric community. For developers looking to turn skills into startups, EasyA continues to be one of the most accessible and effective places to begin.
How to Join the EasyA Web3 Builder Community
EasyA’s mobile-first platform makes it easy to start. The app is free to download on iOS and Android.
To begin:
- Install the app
- Pick a blockchain track
- Complete challenges and earn points
- Join the EasyA Discord to connect with mentors
- Sign up for local or global hackathons via the app
You don’t need prior experience. Challenges start at a beginner level and gradually introduce real-world skills. Top performers often receive invites to exclusive events, grants, and direct support from blockchain teams.
.@EasyA_App is one of the most impactful companies in the world.
— Phil Kwok | EasyA (@kwok_phil) June 17, 2025
not just bc our ecosystem is worth over $3.5B.
not just bc we have 1m+ users.
but bc we are accelerating the adoption of what might just be the single most important technology in the history of humanity:
crypto
Why This Matters
The blockchain space needs more builders. EasyA provides the tools, community, and structure to make that possible. Developers aren’t just learning—they’re launching.
With over 1.1 million users, 100+ startups formed, and multi-billion-dollar valuations attached to alumni, EasyA is proving that real builder growth comes from education, repetition, and community support.
From Solana and XRPL to Flare and VeChain, EasyA continues to scale blockchain adoption by onboarding the next generation of developers—one challenge at a time.
*Disclaimer: News content provided by Genfinity is intended solely for informational purposes. While we strive to deliver accurate and up-to-date information, we do not offer financial or legal advice of any kind. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial or legal decisions. Genfinity disclaims any responsibility for actions taken based on the information presented in our articles. Our commitment is to share knowledge, foster discussion, and contribute to a better understanding of the topics covered in our articles. We advise our readers to exercise caution and diligence when seeking information or making decisions based on the content we provide.
