BLOCK at Virginia Tech

A student led, educational, crypto trading organization

Gain experience in digital assets and the crypto market through research, guest speakers, professional development, and hands-on trading

Blacksburg, VA

From beginners to advanced investors, we break down Bitcoin and digital assets to help you understand, analyze, and navigate the future of finance.


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Crypto History

Bitcoin Genesis Block (2009)

Bitcoin network officially launched

First decentralized peer-to-peer digital currency

Introduced proof-of-work consensus

Fixed 21 million supply cap established

Bitcoin Genesis Block (2009)

Bitcoin network officially launched

First decentralized peer-to-peer digital currency

Introduced proof-of-work consensus

Fixed 21 million supply cap established

Bitcoin Genesis Block (2009)

Bitcoin network officially launched

First decentralized peer-to-peer digital currency

Introduced proof-of-work consensus

Fixed 21 million supply cap established

Ethereum Launch (2015)

Smart contracts introduced to blockchain

Foundation for DeFi and NFTs

Enabled decentralized applications (dApps)

Expanded crypto beyond simple payments

Ethereum Launch (2015)

Smart contracts introduced to blockchain

Foundation for DeFi and NFTs

Enabled decentralized applications (dApps)

Expanded crypto beyond simple payments

Ethereum Launch (2015)

Smart contracts introduced to blockchain

Foundation for DeFi and NFTs

Enabled decentralized applications (dApps)

Expanded crypto beyond simple payments

Crypto All-Time High & Institutional Adoption (2025)

Bitcoin reached new price records

Major corporations added BTC to balance sheets

Spot ETFs and institutional products expanded

Mainstream media and global adoption surged

Crypto All-Time High & Institutional Adoption (2025)

Bitcoin reached new price records

Major corporations added BTC to balance sheets

Spot ETFs and institutional products expanded

Mainstream media and global adoption surged

Crypto All-Time High & Institutional Adoption (2025)

Bitcoin reached new price records

Major corporations added BTC to balance sheets

Spot ETFs and institutional products expanded

Mainstream media and global adoption surged

What's happening in crypto - and certainly what's happening at Ripple - we have an opportunity to fundamentally change the way global commerce is managed from a payments point of view.

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple

What's happening in crypto - and certainly what's happening at Ripple - we have an opportunity to fundamentally change the way global commerce is managed from a payments point of view.

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple

What's happening in crypto - and certainly what's happening at Ripple - we have an opportunity to fundamentally change the way global commerce is managed from a payments point of view.

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple

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Concetrated triathlete grayscale

"Bitcoin is a remarkable cryptographic achievement, and the ability to create something that is not duplicable in the digital world has enormous value"

- Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google

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Coach explaining something to an athlete

"Sales conducted on-chain through smart contracts couldn't really be done before Ethereum, which is why they are a newer concept. I think this style will become the most common over time"

- Fred Ehrsam, Co-Founder of Coinbase

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Athlete winning a race

"XRP is an asset that can be used for settlement. It's kind of like gold that can instantly teleport around the world. It does actually move value, and there's nothing to settle afterwards"

- David Schwartz, CTO at Ripple

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FAQ

Everything you need to know

What is BLOCK?

Do I need prior experience to join?

What does the club actually do?

Is BLOCK only about Bitcoin?

How can I get involved?

FAQ

Everything you need to know

What is BLOCK?

Do I need prior experience to join?

What does the club actually do?

Is BLOCK only about Bitcoin?

How can I get involved?

FAQ

Everything you need to know

What is BLOCK?

Do I need prior experience to join?

What does the club actually do?

Is BLOCK only about Bitcoin?

How can I get involved?

Are You Ready for the Next Block?

Join the next generation of blockchain leaders. Apply now.

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Are You Ready for the Next Block?

Join the next generation of blockchain leaders. Apply now.

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Are You Ready for the Next Block?

Join the next generation of blockchain leaders. Apply now.

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