- NetDragon invests in Open Quest Academy (Open Q), an AI-driven, decentralized educational ecosystem, receiving Q101 utility tokens in return.
- Open Q debuted at UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week, showcasing a co-creative, open-participation model for global education.
- Collaboration aims to expand equitable, tech-enabled learning, with 'Learn and Earn' incentives for learners and educators worldwide.
NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited, the Hong Kong‑listed company known for building internet communities, has unveiled plans to make a strategic investment in Open Quest Academy (Open‑Q), an AI‑driven, decentralized educational ecosystem, in exchange for utility tokens known as Q101, the company announced on December 23, 2025.
According to the announcement, Open‑Q first captured global attention when it debuted earlier this year at UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week in Paris, drawing interest from senior UNESCO officials, education ministers from more than 30 countries, leading academics, seasoned educators, and digital content creators. The platform was highlighted for its ambition to rethink how education can be delivered globally by leveraging cutting‑edge technologies and a co‑creative, open participation model.
NetDragon said it sees strong alignment between its own long‑standing commitment to digital education and Open‑Q’s mission to advance global education equity. Open‑Q aims to provide open, high‑quality digital learning resources that can be localized to meet the curriculum needs of diverse regions, while encouraging broad participation and contribution from educators and learners around the world. By embedding economic incentives and a “Learn‑and‑Earn” structure into the ecosystem, Open‑Q seeks to create a virtuous cycle where learners gain valuable, market‑relevant skills, and educators are recognized and rewarded for producing impactful content.
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“Open‑Q’s vision resonates deeply with what we believe the future of education should look like equitable, collaborative, and empowered by technology”, a NetDragon spokesperson said, emphasizing the shared goals between the two entities. The company also noted that the project’s principles of technology for equity, collaborative resource creation, and incentive‑driven engagement reflect the global consensus on reimagining learning for the digital era.
NetDragon’s engagement with Open‑Q complements its own evolution in the education sector. Since the early 2010s, the firm has built extensive capabilities in online education spanning digital textbooks, AI‑enhanced courseware, virtual laboratories, classroom SaaS solutions, interactive educational games, and the development of national‑level AI education platforms. In 2025, NetDragon sharpened its focus on ‘AI + Education’, rolling out its proprietary AI Content Factory to produce high‑quality AI‑generated educational content at scale.
Looking ahead, the company believes that its collaboration with Open‑Q could unlock valuable synergies, particularly as both organizations explore how to leverage AI and decentralized models to expand access to lifelong learning. NetDragon also highlighted that receiving Q101 tokens through this investment will help diversify its digital asset portfolio while potentially creating substantial value for shareholders in the long run.
The move underlines NetDragon’s broader commitment to driving innovation in education technology and participating in global efforts to make learning more inclusive, adaptive, and rewarding for participants everywhere.
