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The Middlebury Blockchain Club

Learn and understand practical applications of Blockchain

Mission

The mission of the Middlebury Blockchain Club is to provide an outlet for discussion of multidisciplinary blockchain-related topics, including, but not limited to, cryptocurrencies, environmental science, social entrepreneurship, and free speech. The club will host blockchain technology workshops, blockchain-oriented speaker series and discussions, and run networking and professional development events. Ultimately, we are creating one of the first liberal arts blockchain clubs, demonstrating the unique value proposition of the intersection of liberal arts education and technology.

Here are some things we are doing at Middlebury's Blockchain Club!

  • Alternative Assets
    • Learn about the different types of blockchains and their incentive structures
    • Help us analyze and maintain our very own crypto fund
  • Technology behind Blockchain
    • Learn how to build applications on the ethereum platform
    • Learn different incentive structures of blockchains
  • News Update
    • News update regarding blockchain companies and cryptocurrencies
    • Companies using and developing blockchain technology

News

The Middlebury Blockchain is apart of Consensys' College Consortium and has received a grant for hosting activities and meetings!

Leadership

Our dedicated Club Leadership

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Pedro Miranda

President & Founder

Pedro Miranda '19.5 is majoring in International Politics & Economics. In Fall 2017, Pedro authored an independent project regarding the Federal Reserve's approach to blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and a central bank digital currency. Pedro has explored his interest in blockchain through his work last summer at ConsenSys and plans to continue next summer on their Solutions and Policy teams.

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Chris Amata

Vice President

Chris Amata '21 is majoring in Philosophy with a minor in Math Science. Chris's interest in blockchain stemmed from following Bitcoin in 2012, which involved into looking into different types of applications of Blockchain technology. He is a member of the varsity football team and is involved with several other clubs on campus.

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David Valentin

Technology Chair

David Valentin '19 is majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Classics. In addition to his role with Middlebury Blockchain club, David is also a Code2040 Fellow Alumni and Posse Scholar. As Technology Chair, David handles all things "High Tech" such as turning on computers and setting up projectors. He also built this website. David has plans to work at Salesforce as an incoming Software Engineer after graduation.

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Michael Borenstein

Operations Chair

Michael Borenstein ’19 is majoring in Economics with minors in Computer Science and Classics. As Operations Chair, Michael helps coordinate club events and plans the speaker series for the year. In addition to his role with Middlebury Blockchain club, Michael also serves as the Chief Photo Editor of the school newspaper, The Campus. Michael has plans to join Grant Thornton as a Financial Management Consultant after graduation.

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Youssef Halim

Treasurer

Youssef ’19.5 is majoring in Math and Economics. He is very interested in the value added from data analytics and the implications of Blockchain technology in the FinTech world. As the treasurer of the club, he overseas our budget and helps plan projects from a financial stand point.

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Alex Baskin

Board Member

Alex Baskin ’19 is majoring in Economics with minors in Chinese and Computer Science. Alex serves as the Board member of the club and has modeled token issuance strategies and rewards distribution models during an interning at KicBac, a blockchain-based rewards network start-up.

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Contact us

If you are interested in applying to the Blockchain Club, please send us a message that includes your resume and brief explanation of interest. If you would like to join the mailing list, please email our club leadership.




Club Resources

Resources

Club Events

  • Building a Decentralized Application on the Ethereum Platform
  • Fireside chat with Bill Maris, CEO of Section32, on Venture Capital Funding and the Blockchain Space
  • Blockchain End of Year Dinner Flatbread Dinner
  • Blockchain Tourney