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Amir Hodari
Founder, Block Wall Street EDU
Also Known as “The Chicago Crypto Block Bully”
Amir Hodari is a globally respected blockchain educator, digital strategist, and cultural innovator, committed to revolutionizing how underserved communities engage with financial and technological systems. Known across the nation as “The Chicago Crypto Block Bully,” Amir is the founder of Block Wall Street EDU and ₿intage Apparel, two platforms designed to make cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible, understandable, and actionable — especially for Black and Brown communities.
As Founder of Block Wall Street, Amir leads initiatives that equip everyday people with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to navigate the digital economy. His approach is grounded in the principle of “Comprehension Before Compensation,” emphasizing education before investment to foster long-term, ethical wealth building.
Through dynamic programming like his New Money Matrix podcast and widely attended “Coffee and Crypto” workshops, Crypto Critterz, and AI Jade, Amir has educated thousands from youth to seasoned entrepreneurs on Web3, blockchain, NFTs, and digital sovereignty. His impact has been recognized in The Chicago Journal and on stages like the 19KEYS Highest Level Tour, where he has inspired audiences to claim their space in the future of finance and innovation.
Amir's work isn’t just about technology, it’s about liberation. He envisions a world where Black communities are not just participants but leaders in shaping the next economic paradigm. Whether speaking at national conferences, mentoring startups, or designing grassroots curriculum, Amir operates with unwavering clarity, cultural pride, and an unrelenting mission: to bring the block to the blockchain.
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Block Wall Street in Numbers
Founded
2016
Live Courses
200+
Digital Courses
50+
Number of Students
10,000+
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