Education is undergoing a seismic shift. The Web3 revolution, fueled by AI and blockchain, is redefining how people learn, engage, and gain knowledge. At the center of this transformation is Academic Labs, a pioneering EduFi (Education Finance) platform that blends incentivized learning, artificial intelligence, and tokenized knowledge-sharing.
This groundbreaking approach has earned Academic Labs two prestigious accolades
— the Prestige 100 Singaporesg Award 2025/2026 and the Top Business Service and Quality Award 2025/2026, a testament to its impact in education, finance, and blockchain technology. Leading this innovation is Kingston Kwek, the company’s CVO & Co-Founder, whose visionary leadership and disruptive approach have propelled Academic Labs onto the global stage.
Academic Labs was founded with a bold mission—to democratize education and make learning rewarding. Unlike traditional institutions that control access to knowledge, Academic Labs allows anyone to create, share, and monetize educational content through its blockchain-based platform.
“Our goal is to build an on-chain knowledge database where learning is not only accessible but also incentivized,” explains Kingston Kwek. “We believe education should be as fluid and dynamic as the industries it serves—whether it’s AI, blockchain, or Web3.”
This decentralized approach flips the outdated Web1 and Web2 education models on their heads. Instead of top-down content dissemination, Academic Labs fosters a collaborative learning ecosystem, rewarding both content creators and users with AAX tokens—a revolutionary shift in how knowledge is valued.
Beyond digital education, the company has also launched initiatives like the Platform Project Education Initiative and Wealth Academy, offering structured crypto investment and trading courses, ranging from beginner modules to professional-level strategies.
Kingston Kwek’s leadership philosophy is anything but traditional. With deep experience in crypto investing, he was an early adopter of Bitcoin, buying in when it was valued at just $3,000. His understanding of market cycles and decentralized finance (DeFi) gave him the foresight to build Academic Labs at a critical moment in blockchain’s evolution.
“I’m not a corporate person,” Kingston admits. “I don’t believe in unnecessary bureaucracy, rigid hierarchies, or attending meetings for the sake of it. I thrive on freedom, creativity, and innovation—and that’s exactly the culture we’ve built at Academic Labs.”
This agile leadership style has fostered an autonomous and AI-driven work environment. The company heavily integrates ChatGPT-Pro and other AI tools, automating decision-making, content creation, and operational processes, reducing human resource demands while scaling rapidly.
Academic Labs is not just an education platform—it’s a full-scale Web3 ecosystem. By leveraging AI and blockchain, the company has built an expansive, globally interconnected learning network.
Key innovations include:
• AI-Powered Personalization – The platform uses AI to tailor learning experiences, predict user preferences, and optimize content delivery. Tokenized Incentives –
• The AAX token economy allows users to earn rewards while learning, creating an ecosystem where knowledge has real financial value. Global Partnerships –
• Academic Labs collaborates with top-tier institutions like Cornell and leading crypto exchanges, reinforcing its credibility and expanding its reach.
With a borderless, AI-driven model, the company has rapidly scaled, boasting: 80K+ Monthly Active Users
• 250K+ Followers Across Platforms
• 2 Million+ Users Engaged Through Partnerships
• #1 Startup of the Month on Gate.io (November 2024)
Unlike traditional educational businesses, Academic Labs does not operate on a franchise model. Instead, it directly serves a global audience, spanning China, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Taiwan, and Africa, while maintaining a growing media presence in Korea and Europe.
The crypto industry is notoriously volatile, and Academic Labs faced a significant challenge in 2024—a prolonged bear market from April to September that reduced user engagement.
To navigate this downturn, the company strategically postponed its Initial Coin Listing (ICO), eventually launching on November 11, 2024—a date that aligned with the US presidential elections and global crypto sentiment shifts.
“We stayed transparent with our community and adapted fast,” says Kingston. “Instead of waiting for the market to recover, we diversified our offerings— launching AAX World, the Wealth Academy, and our Project Education Initiative. This allowed us to emerge stronger and more resilient.”
Winning the Singapore Prestige 100 Award and Top Business Service and Quality Award reflects Academic Labs’ growing influence in AI, blockchain, and Web3 education. These accolades recognize:
• Academic Labs as the #2 largest EduFi project globally and the largest EduFi platform on the Solana blockchain.
• Its contributions to global AI and crypto education, including partnerships with top universities and influencers.
• The company’s commitment to making education engaging, rewarding, and borderless.
Kingston attributes this success partly to timing and market trends: “I believe 80% of success comes from market timing, and only 20% is execution,” he reflects. “We were at the right place at the right time, building an AI-powered, blockchain-driven education platform when the world was shifting towards decentralized learning and tokenized economies.”
Academic Labs is also deeply committed to social impact, leveraging its education- first approach to support global communities.
Key initiatives include:
• Sponsorship of the 2024 World Chess Championships in Singapore, promoting AI-driven learning in competitive strategy games.
• Web3 education workshops and hackathons in Vietnam and the Philippines.
• The AAX Foundation, dedicated to funding crypto and AI education projects worldwide.
Looking forward, Academic Labs is laser-focused on scaling its impact, with plans to:
• Expand into Europe, China, South America, and the Middle East.
• Increase exchange listings to enhance liquidity and accessibility.
• Further integrate AI to optimize learning personalization.
“As AI and blockchain continue to dominate global industries, we want to ensure education keeps pace,” says Kingston. “Learning should be dynamic, engaging, and rewarding. That’s exactly what we’re building at Academic Labs.”
Academic Labs has already redefined what Web3 education can be—but its journey is just beginning. With a growing global community, award-winning innovation, and a visionary leadership team, the company is set to reshape the future of learning.
With its cutting-edge technology, AI-driven approach, and commitment to accessibility, Academic Labs is more than a company—it’s a movement shaping the future of education worldwide.
