Digital Playhouse Foundation

Advancing digital and financial literacy for disadvantaged and regional communities - building open learning pathways across Lightning Network, decentralised finance, digital asset security, and converging technologies including AI.

Learn Build Support

Advancing public welfare
with the Lightning Network, Blockchain Technologies & Layer 2 Solutions

Digital Playhouse Foundation is an Australian registered charity, public benevolent institution and deductible gift recipient - returning surplus to its programs and communities.

Our projects are advancing digital and financial literacy, and adapting existing skills to emerging technology to assist individual adults and kids, and aligned social enterprises growing the social and monetary capital in their communities - relieving disadvantage now and into the future.

✓ Registered Australian Charity - View ACNC Profile
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Learn

Digital and financial literacy programs that meet people where they are - from beginners to builders.

Build

Hands-on creation with the Lightning Network, Blockchain Technologies, Layer 2 Solutions and converging technologies for real-world outcomes.

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Support

Community and enterprise support growing social and monetary capital in communities at risk.


Our Directors

Gordon Christian
Gordon Christian
Director
Electra Frost
Electra Frost
Director
Kieran Nolan
Kieran Nolan
Learning Programs Director

What we're building

01 / RESEARCH

Decentralised Learning Protocol

A formal whitepaper outlining an open-source, community-governed education protocol built on the Lightning Network - self-sovereign digital identity via Nostr, project-based learning, zero debt-based tuition. Published under GNU GPL v3.0.

Whitepaper · Open Source
03 / PROJECT

CREDU

Accountants On-Chain - bringing the accounting profession into the Lightning Network and Blockchain Technologies era through structured education and credentialing.

BitByBit + CREDU
03 / PROJECT

Stacks Australia

Building the Australian node of the Stacks ecosystem - enabling smart contracts secured by cryptographic proof-of-work for Australian developers and communities. Supported by the DPF Learner Fund, this project creates pathways for Australians to participate in next-generation decentralised application development.

STX AUS
04 / SECURITY

Opsec Academy

Empowering businesses and educational institutions with comprehensive operational security training. Protect your organisation from evolving cyber threats.

Professional OpSec Workshops Opsec Academy
05 / NOSTR

Digital Portfolio

A Nostr-native portfolio platform for learners to own, control, and showcase their educational journey. Built on decentralised relays - learners own their content, forever.

Built on Nostr ⚡
06 / EDUCATION

Network School

Partnering with Network School to support individuals most at risk of being left behind by the digital economy. Through structured upskilling programs in emerging technologies, Blockchain Technologies, and Layer 2 Solutions, we help people build the skills and confidence to participate in the future of work.

Upskilling & Digital Inclusion
07 / COMMUNITY

SPARK Centre - Boneo Primary

DPF has donated hardware and computers to establish the SPARK Centre at Boneo Primary School - enabling next-level digital education from Prep through to Year 6. The centre equips young learners with hands-on access to the technologies shaping their future, right from the start of their schooling journey.

Hardware Donation · P - 6
08 / EDUCATION

Value 4 Value Lessons

Lightning Network-native learning experiences running since 2018 - structured lessons built around the Value 4 Value model, rewarding participation with real sats. Now building a dedicated platform to host and scale these lessons globally.

V4V · Lightning Network Education

We own ~Education

⚡ Territory Admin

Digital Playhouse Foundation purchased the ~Education territory on Stacker News using our Learner Fund - the Lightning-native discussion platform where content is ranked by sats. As territory admins, we curate and moderate the space where educators, students, and lifelong learners share knowledge and earn sats for quality contribution.

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~Education
Founded by Digital Playhouse Learner Fund · post cost 100 sats · reply cost 1 sat
Managed by DPF
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Learner Fund

DPF purchased the ~Education territory out of our Learner Fund - a dedicated pool of capital we maintain to invest in education infrastructure that aligns with our charity directives. Owning the territory means we set the rules, the culture, and the cost to post: signal-ranked by sats, moderated for quality. It's our permanent home on the decentralised, peer-to-peer web for education discourse. Get involved →

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Visit ~Education ↗ Post to ~Education ⚡

Find a job

DPF connects our community with meaningful work in the digital currency and blockchain ecosystem. Whether you're a developer, marketer, educator or operator - there are roles being built on Layer 2 Solutions that need your skills.

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DPF + careers: Digital Playhouse Foundation supports individuals transitioning into the digital currency economy. If you're looking for guidance on entering the industry, or you're a company looking to connect with talent from our community, get in touch.

Connect with us

foundation@digitalplayhouse.org.au
Lightning QR
⚡ Lightning Address
digitalplayhousefoundationl615@bitaroo.me