Yesterday, we looked at how crypto is opening up real estate by cutting out middlemen and restoring real property rights. Today, we take aim at another bloated institution: the college industrial complex.

For decades, higher education has promised success—if you’re willing to go deep into debt. But the return on investment has cratered. Useless degrees, indoctrination over instruction, and sky-high tuition make college more scam than stepping stone. And Americans are waking up.

Crypto is offering an alternative: decentralized learning. Platforms like Learn-to-Earn and on-chain credentialing systems are rewarding people for building real-world skills. Instead of paying six figures to sit through woke lectures, learners now earn crypto by completing courses, mastering trades, and contributing to communities. You’re not just learning—you’re getting paid to grow.

Some companies are already ditching résumés in favor of blockchain-based skill records. These show what you’ve learned, built, or solved—no need for a diploma. It’s merit over credentials. And because it’s on-chain, it can’t be faked, censored, or revoked for “wrongthink.”

We’re watching the slow death of the degree mill—and the rise of decentralized, skill-first education. And for liberty-minded Americans, it means freedom from ideological capture and financial enslavement.

Tomorrow, we’ll pivot to how crypto is reshaping retirement—and giving savers a shot at lasting independence.