BSV blockchain has steadily gained traction in China as developers and enterprises adopt the technology due to its focus on scalability and security. This is the view of Lise Li, Head of BSV Blockchain APAC Hub and CEO of Shanghai Keyi Technology.
Li, who has been working with BSV blockchain for over five years, explained that her role focuses on marketing, events and business outreach in China and the greater APAC region.
BitClass – A new education platform aimed at the Chinese market
In August 2023 Li oversaw the launch of BitClass, a one-stop learning platform dedicated to the BSV blockchain, offering a series of scientifically designed and comprehensive learning resources suitable for people from all backgrounds.
The platform, open to users worldwide, offers a range of different learning options, including text-based courses, video courses, technical documents and a BSV Wiki. The platform has specifically been designed in Chinese – while some courses are in both Chinese and English – so that learners can master the content in their native language and learn important blockchain terminology in English.
‘In just over three months we have had over 1,500 registrants. I have also started to go back to universities and give lectures to students directly,’ said Li. ‘They are all very interested in digital technology. Blockchain is one of (these digital technologies), but they are also interested in fintech and Web3.’
‘Our new education platform can help them learn quickly and efficiently. We also plan to run more education programmes collaborating with local colleges and universities in the future.’ Li added that her team is also looking to expand BitClass beyond China to other APAC regions and behind offering the courses with a multi-language option.
Educating students and developers
Beyond educating students, Li noted that her team has run a series of workshops aimed at developers. Most recently, the team from sCrypt held a conference at Fudan University to educate developers on how to build products, applications and smart contracts on the BSV blockchain.
The team from UNISOT also recently held a series of meetups in China to discuss their offerings and how they could potentially benefit partners in the region, said Li. ‘It’s a huge market in China. It’s not just doing something for a specific industry, but we are helping the ecosystem to build a larger developer base,’ she said.
However, Li acknowledged that blockchain adoption is not without its challenges and that many government agencies, enterprises and startups still don’t fully understand the technology and how it can benefit them. She reiterated the importance of educating people about the technology itself and moving the discussion away from a focus on tokens and get-rich-quick schemes.
