The Next Chapter of Changpeng Zhao: Educating a Billion Kids — For Free
When Changpeng Zhao (CZ) stepped down as CEO of Binance, many expected him to disappear from the spotlight. Instead, he leaned into purpose. His newest mission? Giggle Academy — a bold, nonprofit initiative aiming to provide free, gamified education to over one billion children worldwide.
Far more than just a digital learning platform, Giggle Academy is a vision for global impact. Covering grades 1 to 12, it blends traditional subjects with future-focused topics like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and emotional intelligence. It’s built for underserved communities, designed to work offline, multilingual, and fully accessible — even in low-resource settings.
What makes it truly stand out is its engagement-first approach: personalized learning paths, achievement medals, and interactive leaderboards keep students motivated. But beneath the fun lies a serious ambition — to reimagine education as borderless, inclusive, and empowering.
“Education is the ultimate equalizer,” CZ says. With Giggle Academy, he’s proving that belief in action.
This isn’t just charity — it’s strategy.
The kind of long-term thinking you’d expect from someone who once built the world’s largest crypto exchange.
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