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Main TakeawaysIn partnership with the Marlin Foundation, Binance Academy has launched a special free curriculum for Web2 and Web3 builders focused on bringing existing backends onto the blockchain, specifically with off-chain computing units that run code inside a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE).The course aims to mentor developers of all levels of experience to unlock new use cases leveraging TEEs, pulling from practical examples such as a demonstration of an AI-based job-matching app on BNB Chain.Through such educational efforts, Binance Academy aims to empower the minds behind the next generation of decentralized computing. As part of our ongoing partnership with the Marlin Foundation, Binance Academy launched a free online course, geared toward developers and builders, that is focused on the use of TEE coprocessors for secure and flexible off-chain computing. TEEs open up new possibilities across the crypto ecosystem. AI agents can run inference privately, protecting user data and trading strategies. Complex computation can be executed cheaply and instantly off-chain while remaining verifiable on-chain, allowing applications to scale far beyond gas and privacy constraints of existing blockchains.Practical Guidance Built on Theoretical ExcellenceThe course, titled Off-chain Computing Using TEE Coprocessors and led by instructor Souvik Mishra, Engineering Lead at Maris, is a hands-on guide of how to build scalable, production-ready systems in decentralized environments. It begins with a theoretical foundation that covers the limitations of on-chain computation, why modern ecosystems rely on offchain solutions like rollups and coprocessors, and how Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) enable secure, trust-minimized computation.Building on that, the course breaks down the core building blocks of a TEE coprocessor, showing how these components provide both flexibility and strong security guarantees. Participants then move into practical, interactive modules featuring real deployments of AI and DeFi applications powered by TEE coprocessors.The course is accessible to the public at no cost via Binance Academy and is recommended for aspiring tech professionals of all levels of experience.Module topics include, but are not limited to:Types of Coprocessors: TEEs, ZK, MPC, FHEVirtual Machines (VMs) vs Serverless ComputingKey Management Systems (KMS)NodeJS serversServerless SubscriptionsThe course is designed to develop and strengthen key skills in off-chain computing, secure execution, and decentralized application development.Why Learn Off-Chain Computing?As the demand for decentralized applications (DApps) grows, the limitations of on-chain computing, specifically regarding scalability and privacy, have become pressing bottlenecks. Solving these challenges requires a new wave of developers equipped with advanced architectural knowledge.The launch comes at a pivotal time when industry giants, including Google, Apple, and Microsoft, have integrated TEEs and confidential computing as the standard for protecting sensitive user data and proprietary AI models within their cloud infrastructure. Binance Academy and Marlin are now leading the effort to bring this confidentiality and verifiable computation standard to the entire decentralized web.Strengthening Binance’s Partnership with Marlin FoundationThe Marlin Foundation supports the development of Marlin, an open Web3 infrastructure project focused on high-performance networking and decentralized computing. The Foundation’s mission is to provide developers with the tools needed to build performant, production-ready decentralized applications. Marlin received $3 million in seed round financing from Binance Labs in 2019. Part of its push to strengthen the Web3 developer ecosystem, this course relies on the knowledge and infrastructure emerging from the Marlin Foundation. The partnership reflects Binance and Marlin’s shared mission: empowering developers with the tools they need to build the next generation of trust-minimized, production-grade decentralized applications.Final ThoughtsAs Web3 applications continue to grow, developers are placing greater emphasis on decentralization and data privacy within decentralized apps. The Marlin Foundation, in support of the work that’s being done by Marlin Protocol, offers insight into the infrastructure needed to bridge these gaps and support the next wave of high-performance decentralized applications. Binance Academy is excited to introduce the course to developers of all levels of experience and invites you to explore other materials available on Binance Academy.Further ReadingBinance Launches $1M Initiative to Power Innovation and Education – Blockchain for VietnamBinance Academy Joins Forces with Ignyte to Empower UAE StartupsAdvancing Fintech Education: Our Partnership With the Global Fintech InstituteDisclaimer: This content is presented to you on an “as is” basis for general information and educational purposes only, without representation or warranty of any kind. It should not be construed as financial, legal or other professional advice, nor is it intended to recommend the purchase of any specific product or service. 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