Introducing the Nexus Creator Academy

A global invitation to shape the future, one story at a time

Across the world, creators are changing how people learn, think, and engage with technology. Whether it’s a 60-second explainer that demystifies a complex idea or a compelling reel that captures the spirit of a movement, great content sparks understanding — and drives adoption.

Today, we’re excited to launch the Nexus Creator Academy, a new program designed to support and amplify creators exploring the future of crypto, verifiable computation, and emerging financial architectures.

This pilot is a call to help shape the narrative around the next generation of internet infrastructure. And it starts now.

Creator Academy update 10/23/25

We just wrapped the second week of the Nexus Content Creator Academy.

We can't highlight all of the entries right now, but here are a few standouts from the week 2 prompt, which was: A day in the life of a Nexus Node Runner.

Nexus team notes: It is cool to see the Nexus OS in this video.

Nexus team notes: Great storytelling and good demo of other facets of the Nexus ecosystem, like the leaderboard and the questing platform.

Nexus team notes: Great use of Creator Academy and Nexus branding.

Nexus team notes: This entry had a great combo of educational content and creativity.

Nexus team notes: Nice use of the Nexus brand.

Nexus team notes: We love the illustrations in this one.

Onward to week 3

The week 3 prompt is: What part of the Nexus Roadmap are you most excited about and why?

When creating this week, be sure to follow remember the Creator Academy Guidelines:

• Make your entry a short-form video
• Be authentic (AI voiceovers are cool, but they also sound the same)
• Stay under 60 seconds
• Publish to Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube
• Follow the Nexus Brand and design style as much as possible
• Add your work to the Creator Academy Form linked below

Full details, including design assets and editorial guidelines are linked here: a downloadable version of the Creator Academy Handbook and Nexus-branded assets in this folder.

Creator Academy update 10/16/25

The first week of the Nexus Content Creator Academy is in the books.

As a reminder, you can find a downloadable version of the Creator Academy Handbook and find Nexus-branded assets in this folder.

While creating be sure to:

• Make your entry a short-form video
• Be authentic (we are seeing a lot of generic AI-generated submissions)
• Stay under 60 seconds
• Publish to Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube
• Follow the Nexus Brand and design style as much as possible

We received nearly 50 submissions from our global community. Here are a few that we really liked.

Nexus team notes: We liked this submission because it shows the Nexus OS in use.

Nexus team notes: We liked this submission because it used the Nexus Creator Academy branding.

Nexus team notes: We like this one because it has some Nexus branding, followed the guidelines, and has a distinctive vibe.

Nexus team notes: We love a good song, especially about verifiable systems.

The prompt for the second week is: A day in the life of a Nexus Node Runner. We are looking for submissions the feel original, unique, and help show that Nexus is a global community.

Why we’re launching a Creator Academy

Verifiability is becoming a core primitive of modern systems, from zero-knowledge proofs in finance to open-source governance onchain. But understanding how these tools work — and why they matter — requires more than documentation. It demands creativity, clarity, and community.

The Creator Academy is our way of opening that conversation to anyone with the drive to break down big ideas and build cultural relevance around verifiable systems. Whether you’re a crypto educator, a tech-savvy storyteller, or just someone with a point of view and a phone camera, this program is for you.

What you’ll create

During the three-week pilot, creators will produce a single shortform video (60 seconds or less) on a topic at the intersection of crypto, verifiability, and financial infrastructure. You can choose your own format — explainer, skit, animation, commentary, remix — as long as it’s engaging, informative, and original.

Each week for the next four weeks, we’ll release suggested prompts and keywords to inspire your direction. You’ll publish your video as a YouTube Short, an Instagram Reel, or a TikTok, and then submit a link to your content via a short form, along with a brief explanation of your approach.

Content Creator Academy Submission

The Nexus Creator Academy is a community content initiative designed to empower creators across formats (writing, video, social media) to explore and express ideas at the intersection of crypto, verifiable systems, and emerging financial infrastructure. Please share details of the content you created below. If you need any guidance for your content, please refer back to this post.

Google Docs

The prompt for the first week is “Why the world needs verifiable systems.”

The best pieces will be featured across Nexus channels, including our blog, social accounts, and newsletter. We’re looking for both technical insight and personal voice. All languages are welcome, but please make videos accessible to a global audience by enabling captions or subtitles.

We want to understand the impact of what Nexus is building. Surprise us.

Key dates

• Launch: October 7, 2025
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Final deadline: November 4, 2025
• Weekly Highlights: Featured submissions will be reshared each week
• Award announcement: November 12

All Creator Academy updates — including new prompts and featured content — will live on this blog post, which will serve as the central hub throughout the pilot.

Recognition and rewards

This program is built to reward participation, creativity, and excellence. Here’s how:

Get Featured

Selected creators will be amplified across Nexus-owned platforms —TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and our newsletter.

Win a NEXY

At the end of the pilot, we’ll host a digital awards ceremony to honor the most outstanding contributions. Winners will receive a NEXY NFT— our version of an Emmy or Grammy.

Earn a Creator Badge

Everyone who submits a high-quality entry will receive a Nexus Creator NFT, recognizing their participation in the founding cohort of the Creator Academy.

What we’re looking for

• Educational clarity – Can you explain a complex idea simply and accurately?
• Creative expression – Does your piece reflect a unique style, tone, or cultural lens?
• Original thinking – Are you advancing the conversation or offering a new perspective?
• Vibes – Can you create something that gets people excited about the Nexus vision of the future?

No need to be “crypto famous.” We’re looking for signal over polish and insight and creativity over clout.

Here is a more comprehensive Nexus Content Creator Handbook, which contains the brand guidelines that will be required to follow in order to have a winning submission:

Find a downloadable version of the Creator Academy Handbook and find Nexus-branded assets in this folder.

Ready to join?

We’re piloting this now because we believe the future of crypto media will be co-created — not just by protocols and platforms, but by the communities that bring them to life.

If you’ve ever wanted to contribute to the space as a storyteller, this is your moment.

Join the Nexus Creator Academy.