Hesperides University has introduced the world’s first fully online Master in Bitcoin, a specialized graduate program dedicated exclusively to the study of Bitcoin’s technology, economics, and societal influence. The new program aims to establish Bitcoin as a distinct academic discipline, separate from broader cryptocurrency or blockchain studies.
Scheduled to begin in 2026, the Master in Bitcoin targets professionals, entrepreneurs, and researchers seeking an in-depth understanding of Bitcoin’s global ecosystem and its transformative potential.
Program Focuses Solely on Bitcoin
Unlike most universities that incorporate Bitcoin within broader crypto or blockchain degree programs, Hesperides University’s Master in Bitcoin centers entirely on Bitcoin. The curriculum covers multiple dimensions including monetary theory, philosophy, journalism, energy consumption, cryptography, and economics.
Kristýna Mazánková, Director of the Master in Bitcoin, emphasized the need for dedicated academic attention. She said, “Bitcoin deserves its academic space. For years, universities have treated Bitcoin as a side topic, lumped together with speculation and short-lived trends. This program stands apart — it’s a declaration that Bitcoin deserves serious academic attention, as both a revolutionary technology and a tool for human freedom.”
Global Faculty and Practical Curriculum
The program offers rigorous academic study combined with practical insights. Courses will be led by a global faculty composed of educators and active Bitcoin professionals. The university invites experts from economics, finance, journalism, mining, security, and cryptography to join as faculty, mentors, or guest lecturers.
Gabriel Calzada Álvarez, Rector of Hesperides University, stated, “The Master in Bitcoin embodies our vision of independent education rooted in intellectual freedom. We want to create a space where open minds can research, question, and collaborate on Bitcoin without ideological bias.”
Flexible Online Format for Working Professionals
The fully online program is designed to accommodate working professionals worldwide. Enrollment opens in January 2026, with early access available through the university’s website. Candidates with relevant experience can apply online to participate.
Mazánková brings extensive industry experience, having worked in technology and corporate communications before joining the Bitcoin sector in 2019. She has held leadership roles at SatoshiLabs and BTC Inc, and now leads the development of this innovative academic program at Hesperides.
Program Details
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Master in Bitcoin |
| Format | Fully online |
| Start Date | 2026 |
| Curriculum Focus | Bitcoin technology, economics, societal impact |
| Target Audience | Professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers |
| Enrollment Opens | January 2026 |
| Program Director | Kristýna Mazánková |
By establishing a formal academic framework dedicated to Bitcoin, Hesperides University seeks to bridge professional practice with scholarly research, underscoring Bitcoin’s role as a transformative social, technological, and economic phenomenon.
