Universities are hubs for cutting-edge research and visionary ideas. Premised on this idea, Blockchain at Berkeley brings together an eclectic team of individuals, ranging from computer scientists to business leaders, to develop what we see as the technology of the future: blockchain. While still nascent and often misunderstood, blockchain offers the potential for massive disruption in many industries. By positioning ourselves as the bridge between academia and the public sphere, Blockchain at Berkeley provides the knowledge and education this rapidly-evolving space so desperately needs.