Bybit and Tether Advance Web3 Education in Vietnam with “Web3 Bell Challenge” From Classroom to Blockchain: Bybit and Tether Ring in Vietnam’s Web3 Future.
HO CHI MINH CITY / November 13, 2025 – In a landmark move to cultivate the next generation of blockchain talent, global cryptocurrency exchange Bybit and stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) have launched the “Web3 Bell Challenge”, a nationwide educational initiative targeting over 50 universities across Vietnam. The program blends hands-on workshops, trading competitions, hackathons, and real USDT prize pools to transform theoretical curiosity into practical Web3 mastery.
Vietnam, already a global leader in crypto adoption—with 20 million users and ranking #3 worldwide in Chainalysis’ 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index—has long been a hotspot for grassroots blockchain activity. Yet formal education has lagged. The Web3 Bell Challenge aims to close this gap, turning students into builders, traders, and innovators in a country where 65% of the population is under 35 and primed for digital disruption.
The Four Pillars of the Web3 Bell Challenge
1. Campus Roadshows & Deep-Dive Workshops
Bybit and Tether ambassadors are touring top institutions including:
- Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)
- Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT)
- Foreign Trade University (FTU)
- University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH)
Each session covers:
- Blockchain 101 & consensus mechanisms
- DeFi mechanics (lending, DEXs, yield farming)
- NFTs, GameFi, and metaverse economies
- Wallet security, seed phrases, and phishing defense
- Career tracks: smart contract dev, Web3 marketing, compliance
2. “Ring the Bell” National Trading Competition
Students receive Bybit demo accounts pre-loaded with virtual USDT.
- Campus Qualifiers → Top 10 per university
- Regional Finals → Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang
- National Championship → Live in Ho Chi Minh City, April 2026
Prizes:
- 1st Place: 10,000 USDT + paid internship at Bybit (Dubai or Singapore)
- Top 10: 1,000–5,000 USDT each
- All finalists: On-chain “Web3 Trader” NFT badge
3. “Build for Vietnam” Hackathon Series
Teams develop Vietnam-specific Web3 solutions, such as:
- Remittance dApps for 4M+ overseas Vietnamese workers
- Tokenized rice/coffee supply chains with transparent pricing
- Play-to-earn games featuring Vietnamese folklore (e.g., Sơn Tinh Thủy Tinh)
- Decentralized student loan platforms using reputation scores
Funding:
- Winning projects: Up to $50,000 in USDT from Tether’s Ecosystem Grant Pool
- Incubation support from Axie Infinity (Sky Mavis), Ancient8, and Coin98
4. Web3 Certification + National Job Fair
- Complete the workshop series → Earn “Bybit-Tether Web3 Pioneer” certificate (on-chain verified via Polygon)
- May 2026 Job Fair: Connect with 30+ hiring partners including:
- Animoca Brands
- Axie Infinity / Sky Mavis
- Coin98 Finance
- Kyber Network
- Aura Network
- International roles at Bybit, Tether, and Chainlink
Early Impact: Pilot Phase Breaks Records
The pilot at HCMUT last week saw:
- 1,200+ registrations in 48 hours
- Server crash from sign-up surge
- 300+ students attended the first workshop
- First Solidity contract deployed by a freshman in under 2 hours
Similar momentum is building in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Can Tho.
Why This Matters: Vietnam’s Web3 Tipping Point
| Metric | Vietnam (2025) |
|---|---|
| Crypto Users | ~20 million (20% of population) |
| Global Adoption Rank | #3 (Chainalysis) |
| Youth Population (<35) | 65% |
| Axie Infinity Peak DAU | 2.7M (mostly PH, built in VN) |
| USDT Remittance Volume | $18B+ annually |
The State Bank of Vietnam is piloting a CBDC and drafting crypto laws for 2026. An educated, Web3-native youth will shape policy, not just react to it.
Timeline & How to Join
| Phase | Date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Roadshows | Nov 2025 – Feb 2026 | 50+ campuses |
| Trading Finals | March 2026 | Regional → National |
| Hackathon | April 2026 | HCMC Grand Finale |
| Job Fair | May 2026 | 1,000+ students, 30+ employers |
Students & Universities:
→ Register at bybit.com/web3bell-vn (Vietnamese/English)
The Bigger Picture: Corporate-Led Education as Adoption Catalyst
Bybit and Tether join a growing wave of exchange-led education:
- Binance Academy in Africa
- Coinbase Learn in LatAm
- Kraken University partnerships in the U.S.
But Web3 Bell Challenge stands out for:
- Scale: 50+ universities
- Incentives: Real USDT + jobs
- Localization: Vietnam-first use cases
- Career pipeline: From classroom to C-suite
In a nation where Axie Infinity once replaced salaries for hundreds of thousands during COVID, teaching students to build the next Axie—not just play it—could ignite Vietnam’s Web3 Silicon Valley.