In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch an animated video about blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about blockchain, cryptocurrency, and other finance technology. Students learn some important vocabulary terms and phrases from the video. The post-viewing section includes activities on the questions asked in the video, missing word endings, and prepositions. The grammar activity features present participle clauses. There are additional speaking tasks included, as well as a quiz and review section with a bonus activity.

Over the past decade, an alternative digital paradigm has slowly been taking shape at the edges of the internet.