How I Got Into Blockchain with Kate from BEN
Kate Stapleton shares how a background in cybersecurity and a curiosity about Ethereum’s potential led to a deeper involvement in blockchain. After discovering the Blockchain Education Network and founding the Concordia Blockchain Club, Kate helped scale BEN’s student initiatives while developing her own skills in community engagement, technical tools, and project coordination. These experiences laid the groundwork for her current role leading community efforts at Axelar.
At Axelar, Kate helps shape cross-chain communication by connecting ecosystems like Cosmos, Avalanche, and Polygon. She emphasizes the growing importance of interoperability and how projects need to speak a common language to support mass adoption. Through both Axelar and BEN, Kate advocates for accessible blockchain education—especially for non-technical contributors—and highlights the value of platforms like BEN Learn for gaining real-world experience across roles in marketing, communication, and research.
In this podcast episode, our Vice President Kate Stapleton, goes over her personal background and journey into the blockchain space.
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