Blockchain Challenge 2025
Since 2024 we are offering a revised format of the Blockchain Challenge. The new Challenge is offered in a 2 week block seminar, taking place before the start of the fall semester.
With the Blockchain Challenge, the Center for Innovative Finance at the University of Basel overcomes the gap between theory and practice. Students learn to convert theoretical and innovative concepts into practical applications. Teams of three to five students, accompanied by coaches and experts, go through the most important steps in creating a concept, including prototypes.
Example Cases
Topic | Case Info |
|---|---|
"NFT-Blaggedde" | Create a framework that utilizes non-fungible tokens as collectibles and on-chain voting to modernize the funding of public events. |
Personal Subscription Manager | Develop a blockchain-based solution to handle payments for your subscription services. |
Succession Planning | Develop a crypto asset succession service that helps to ensure the digital legacy for wallet owners across generations. |
Schedule
| Day | Time | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 25.8.25 | 23:59 | Registration Deadline | |
| Monday, 1.9.25 | 08:15 - 18:00 | Day 1: Kick-Off | |
| Tuesday, 2.9.25 | 08:15 - 18:00 | Day 2 | |
| Wednesday, 3.9.25 | 08:15 - 18:00 | Day 3 | |
| Thursday, 4.9.25 | 08:15 - 18:00 | Day 4 | |
| Friday, 5.9.25 | 08:15 - 18:00 | Day 5 | |
| Monday, 8.9.25 | 08:15 - 18:00 | Day 6 | |
| Tuesday, 9.9.25 | 08:15 - 18:00 | Day 7 | |
| Wednesday, 10.9.25 | 08:15 - 18:00 | Day 8 | |
| Thursday, 11.9.25 | 08:15 - 18:00 | Day 9 | |
| Friday, 12.9.25 | 08:15 - 18:00 | Day 10 |
Participation Requirements
The Blockchain Challenge application is open for Bachelor's and Master's students from the University of Basel. External applications (students of other institutions) are also considered. This seminar is weighted at 6 ECTS and can be attended at the Bachelor's level as well as the Master's level. Doctoral Candidates are welcome to participate as well. You can apply individually or as a team of up to four students. Please keep in mind that each group must fulfill the minimum requirement of 1 Bachelor's and 1 Master's level student.