Nuts Farm: MVP

On the path toward a fully decentralized platform, Open Academy began with an MVP to test its educational concepts under real conditions. In late 2024, we launched Nuts Farm, a Telegram Mini App that served as a testbed for validating hypotheses on user engagement, monetization mechanisms, and the effectiveness of gamified learning in Web3. This step helped attract initial users, validate strong demand for the “learn-to-earn” model, and iteratively refine the product based on user feedback.

Nuts Farm was designed as an accessible entry point into the ecosystem: via Telegram, users could explore basic Web3 topics, complete interactive tasks, and earn rewards — without barriers like complex blockchain transactions. This simplified onboarding for newcomers and enabled the collection of valuable data on user behavior, including retention rates and content preferences.

In recent months, the project has evolved into a self-sustaining initiative, demonstrating the resilience of the model and showing that education is not only impactful but also economically viable.

This stage laid the foundation for the broader vision of Open Academy, demonstrating that the combination of AI, gamification, and on-chain elements resonates with audiences — not only crypto enthusiasts but also experts from adjacent fields seeking to share their knowledge.

Nuts Farm — Key Achievements:

• 2.3 million+ users

• 5.1 million+ lessons completed

• Average daily activity streak: 55 days