What Crypto Zombies does

CryptoZombies is an interactive online education platform that teaches blockchain development, primarily on Ethereum and Solidity, through gamified, in-browser step-by-step coding lessons. Learners progress from zero programming knowledge to deploying production-ready DApps, building a "zombie army" crypto-collectibles game along the way and earning NFT completion certificates; approximately 10% of users have no prior programming experience. Since launching in December 2017 (originally built by Loom Network), the platform has accumulated 400k–500k+ registered users, 1M+ completed classes, presence in 199 countries, and localization into 11+ languages.

The platform operates on a freemium self-serve model: all introductory Solidity lessons are free, while advanced courses on smart contract testing (Truffle) and DApp deployment are priced at micro-fees described as "the cost of a large coffee." In August 2022, CryptoZombies merged with Happen Space to spin out as an independent company, absorbing Happen Space's developers, marketing, and content team and gaining a live, metaverse-based event platform with spatial audio. Following the merger, the company launched CryptoZombies Live (instructor-led interactive workshops) and expanded the curriculum beyond Ethereum to cover Radix (Scrypto), Binance, TRON, Chainlink, and Optimism L2.

Revenue mechanics are still nascent: only one external funding event is disclosed (a RetroPGF grant from the Optimism Foundation in May 2023), and the company has announced a planned CZ Token (play-to-earn on BNB chain, with buyback-and-burn on premium course payments), a planned NFT marketplace, and mobile apps for iOS and Android. Strategic ecosystem partners include the Binance MVB program, Optimism Foundation, Chainlink, Alchemy, Neo, and Radix DLT, each contributing curriculum content, instructor time, or grants. The business remains fundamentally a long-tail consumer/developer education platform with no visible enterprise tier or B2B revenue line.

Name

Crypto Zombies

Legal name

CryptoZombies

Website

https://cryptozombies.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CryptoZombies is an interactive online school that teaches blockchain development through gamified, in-browser Solidity and DApp courses. It serves aspiring and experienced Web3 developers plus non-technical learners globally via a freemium platform spanning 199 countries, 11+ languages, and a multi-chain curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Developer Education

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Chain Game Engines & Developer Tooling (SDKs, APIs, Unity/Unreal plugins) (FSAPAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Blockchain Game Studios & Game Development (FSAPAGAC), Web3/Blockchain Game Studios (MPAFAAAO)

Keywords

• Blockchain education
• Solidity tutorials
• Web3 developer training
• Interactive code school
• Smart contract courses

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Freemium Course Access: Introductory lessons on Solidity programming are completely free, enabling broad user acquisition. This free tier serves as the primary acquisition channel for driving learner volume and community growth. The free model aligns with CryptoZombies' mission to make blockchain knowledge accessible globally.
2. Premium Advanced Courses: Advanced courses covering smart contract testing with Truffle and DApp deployment are offered for a small fee (described as 'the cost of a large coffee'). These premium lessons are targeted at developers ready to launch production-ready dApps and represent the primary monetization stream.
3. CZ Token (Planned): CryptoZombies has announced plans for a CZ token to be used in a 'Play to Earn' strategy — incentivizing users to complete courses, interact with the community daily, and earn rewards for contributions. CZ tokens will be bought back and burned when users pay for premium courses. The token is planned for launch on BNB chain with a subsequent bridge to mainnet.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CryptoZombies is an interactive online code school that teaches blockchain development through game-based, in-browser coding lessons. Learners progress from the basics of Solidity to building and deploying a full crypto-collectibles zombie game (DApp) directly in the browser, with no local development environment required. The platform also offers a beginner blockchain primer (Origins), instructor-led live workshops (CryptoZombies Live), and is expanding into a multi-chain curriculum covering Ethereum, Binance, TRON, Chainlink, Radix, and Optimism.

Product overview

CryptoZombies is an interactive education platform offering multiple learning products centered on blockchain development. The core offering is the free CryptoZombies code school teaching Solidity through game-based lessons, complemented by CryptoZombies Origins (a blockchain concepts primer for beginners) and CryptoZombies Live (instructor-led workshops on the Happen Space metaverse platform). The platform is expanding with planned products including CZ Token (play-to-earn incentive), NFT Marketplace, and Custom Game Modes for the Zombie Battleground game. Course content spans Ethereum/Solidity development, with plans to expand to other chains including Binance, TRON, Chainlink, and Radix.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CryptoZombies Interactive Code School Free interactive online code school that teaches blockchain and Solidity development through step-by-step, in-browser lessons where learners build a crypto-collectibles zombie game and progress to deploying production-ready DApps. Includes free introductory Solidity lessons, premium advanced lessons (smart contract testing and DApp deployment) for a small fee, and a custom zombie NFT awarded on completion. Targets aspiring and junior blockchain developers globally.
• CryptoZombies Origins: What is Blockchain? A free interactive game designed for non-technical users to understand basic blockchain concepts in under 10 minutes. Players complete 9 sequential trials as a CryptoZombie Acolyte to defeat the Guardian Spider of Web3, with sidekick EtherBoy providing hints. Targets the general public with no technical background.
• Zombie Battleground (Relentless) Mobile blockchain card game with true ownership of provably scarce collectible cards, later renamed Relentless. Players can trade, buy, and sell cards with full blockchain-based ownership. Custom Game Modes allow users to build and deploy their own gameplay rules to the blockchain.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million classes completed on the platform
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Happen SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2022CryptoZombies merged with Happen Space to create the world's first social web3 learning platform. Happen Space's team (developers, marketing, biz dev, content producers) became the CryptoZombies team. Happen Space brought an online/hybrid event platform with spatial audio, metaverse capabilities, and cross-chain NFT integration. The merger enables live coding events, community chat apps, and a more engaging metaverse-based learning format. Loom Network and Happen Space came to an agreement that would see CryptoZombies become a distinct entity with a dedicated team.
• Binance MVB ProgramflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 August 2022Loom Network relaunched CryptoZombies with the help of the Binance MVB (Most Valuable Builders) program. This partnership provided resources and support for CryptoZombies' platform refresh and expansion, contributing to the merger's timing and scope.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alchemy University: Alchemy's developer education platform teaches Web3 development end-to-end (Solidity, smart contracts, DApps) with free courses and structured tracks. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to CryptoZombies in the blockchain developer education category, and Alchemy is also listed as a CryptoZombies partner/sponsor.
• Buildspace: Buildspace runs cohort-based Web3 developer courses with a focus on shipping real projects (NFTs, DAOs, DeFi). It targets the same aspiring blockchain developer persona as CryptoZombies with project-based learning, but with stronger cohort/community gating and a venture-funded go-to-market.
• LearnWeb3: LearnWeb3 (formerly Learn Ethereum Solidity) offers free, structured tracks teaching Solidity, smart contracts, and full-stack Web3 development. It competes with CryptoZombies for the same zero-to-blockchain-developer learner journey and was originally forked from the CryptoZombies curriculum.
• Encode Club: Encode Club runs Web3 education programs, bootcamps, and hackathons focused on Solana, Polygon, and Ethereum development. It targets a similar aspiring developer persona with cohort-based, multi-chain programs and represents a more structured, accelerator-style alternative.
• Thirdweb Academy: Thirdweb provides Web3 developer tooling and an accompanying academy/course catalog teaching smart contract deployment using its SDK. It overlaps with CryptoZombies' developer tooling mission and targets the same 'ship your first DApp' learner milestone.
• Figment Learn: Figment's Learn platform offers free, structured Web3 protocol education (Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, Polkadot, NEAR) with pathways and rewards. It directly competes for multi-chain developer mindshare and has a similar free, completion-rewarded model.
• Moralis Academy: Moralis Academy sells paid, instructor-led Web3 development courses covering Solidity, smart contracts, and DeFi. It is a more commercially monetized counterpart to CryptoZombies' freemium model and targets the same professional upskilling use case.
• Questbook: Questbook is a Web3-native grants and learning platform that uses token incentives to onboard developers and fund ecosystem contributions. It overlaps with CryptoZombies on developer education plus token/reputation mechanics, positioning it as a Web3-native peer in the same category.

Broad incumbents

• Ethereum.org developer resources: The Ethereum Foundation's official developer portal hosts free documentation, tutorials, and learning pathways for Ethereum developers. As a free, authoritative, foundation-backed incumbent, it competes for the same beginner Solidity audience that CryptoZombies cultivates.

Emerging players

• ChainCademy: ChainCademy is an emerging blockchain education platform offering curated learning paths and content for Web3 developers. It targets a similar audience with a more recent, niche product and represents a smaller-scale emerging entrant in the same space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cryptozombieshq
• GitHubgithub.com/CryptozombiesHQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/490557652056006

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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