Bitfinex collaborates in Coding Bootcamp in Paraguay with Penguin Academy

Bitfinex announced today its sponsorship of Penguin Academy’s three-week introductory coding bootcamp in Paraguay. Dedicated exclusively to women, the bootcamp is set to take place from May 3 - May 24, 2023, in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay.

Crafted by Penguin Academy, the course boasts a rich curriculum, including the fundamentals of Python coding, and multiple workshops in robotics, IoT, and web development. There will also be sessions teaching blockchain fundamentals and microelectronics. Students will also have the opportunity to network and benefit from events such as meet and greets, speed dating nights and career nights.

The bootcamp will culminate in a five-day hackathon and demo day, from which three top contenders will be awarded scholarships to take part in this year’s edition of the Plan B Summer School held in Lugano, Switzerland.

The advent of blockchain technology has completely revolutionised the traditional financial services sector in Latin America, and most importantly how people in the region approach personal financial management. A huge part of this new wave of change has been education. Knowledge of coding in particular, especially among women, has enabled large numbers to unlock the financial freedom afforded by blockchain technology to drive significant improvements in living standards for both themselves, their families and wider communities.

“We are delighted to collaborate with Penguin Academy to introduce this invaluable academic opportunity to women in Paraguay. The power of code is evident in Latin America where it can act as a powerful tool, especially in the hands of women who are then empowered to build and deploy novel solutions to benefit their communities,” stated Claudia Lagorio, Chief Operating Officer of Bitfinex. “Our support for this initiative further demonstrates Bitfinex's strong commitment to leveraging technology to foster individual freedom in underserved communities worldwide."

As a resilient, trustworthy leader in the global crypto industry, Bitfinex has continued to champion the cause of unlocking individual freedom through innovation in technology. To date, the company has led numerous initiatives to empower underserved communities across the world with tools and educational programs to accelerate financial inclusion. The Bitfinex Freedom Manifesto, inspired by the original Cypherpunk Manifesto, outlines this vision of liberty - one that is underpinned by the power of cryptography, distributed systems and open-source software.