A forward-looking 501(c)(3).
With a leadership team that believes in future-focused technology and empowering Rochester’s youth, ROC the Block is driving economic improvement in Rochester, NY and the Monroe County region.
Why Rochester?
Rochester, NY has seen its fair share of economic challenges due to job losses. We’ve transitioned from being a city with a few large companies to one with several smaller, up-and-coming companies and industries — blockchain being one of them.
With opportunities like ROC the Block, we can reduce chronic employment and poverty levels, and continue to rebuild the local economy.
Why Blockchain?
Since blockchain's decentralized nature fosters financial inclusion and equity of access to financial services, bringing blockchain industry jobs to economically distressed zip codes actualizes its socio-economic problem-solving power in tandem with job creation.
Blockchain has an expanding job market full of opportunities. ROC the Block is focused on preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s world of opportunity to transform the economic trends in Rochester.
FAQ
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Yes, our 501(c)(3) Tax ID is 88-3881616.
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In its simplest form, a blockchain is a distributed list of transactions that is constantly updated and reviewed. It eliminates the need for a trusted party to facilitate digital relationships and is the backbone of cryptocurrencies.
While often associated with cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology is not exclusive to the digital asset market. With its unique ability to add/store data, it can serve many other functions across various industries.
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Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that allows peer-to-peer transfers without intermediaries (e.g. banks, brokers) using blockchain technology. Bitcoin mining, the process of digitally validating Bitcoin transactions on the blockchain, is profitable with an expanding job market.