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The world's first
NFC-Ready learning
blockchain board game.

Echonomix is the world's first NFC-Ready learning blockchain board game. A Monopoly-style Smart-Board where every space, card, and token unlocks a real lesson about Bitcoin, Ethereum, staking, or Web3 when you tap it with a phone or tablet. Founded by Noel Segui in Northeast Pennsylvania. Patent pending. Coming soon.

  • What it is: A physical board game with NFC tap-to-learn mechanics.
  • Status: Pre-launch — Founder's Edition coming soon.
  • Made in: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Plus on this site: Live top 100 Coinbase prices and the highest staking APYs.
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Origin

Where we started.

It started in a loft at the Mill in Scranton, PA. Six steps explain how Echonomix went from miners on eBay to a patent-pending learning Smart-Board.

STEP 01

Mining (DeFi & DApps)

We started out mining Bitcoin in our loft at the Mill in Scranton, PA, USA.

Noel Segui in the Scranton, Pennsylvania loft with a working Bitmain Antminer S9 Bitcoin mining rig — the origin of Echonomix Inc.
STEP 02

Bitmain ASIC Miners

The largest producer of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits in the industry.

Bitmain Antminer S9 ASIC miner box — Echonomix founder Noel Segui setting up the Bitcoin mining hardware that started the company
STEP 03

Selling Bitcoin

We sold the Bitcoin we mined while supporting the network's continued growth.

Internal view of a running Bitmain Antminer S9 with active green LED status indicators, mining Bitcoin in the Scranton loft
STEP 04

Selling Mining Units

We started selling mining units on eBay as demand became extraordinary.

eBay product listings for Bitcoin Antminer S9 with PSU pre-orders, listed by Noel Segui at $1,300 to $3,400 per unit
STEP 05

Sold Out — ASAP

Our units sold out in less than 24 hours and we could not keep up with demand.

eBay seller dashboard showing $16,600 in total sales across 10 Antminer S9 mining units sold in a 60-day period
STEP 06

Investing made more sense

After doing the math, it made more sense to invest in and hold crypto long-term.

Coinbase Bitcoin price chart showing weekly appreciation — the moment Noel decided long-term investing made more sense than continuing to sell mining hardware
Invest

How to invest.

The same on-ramps we use. Sign up directly through the links below — partner referrals help support Echonomix's educational content.

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Earn with Coinbase Staking

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Cold Storage

Hard wallets for long-term storage.

Self-custody is the heart of crypto. These three hardware wallets are battle-tested for keeping your keys (and coins) yours.

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SafePal S1

Air-gapped cold wallet with a camera-only interface — no Bluetooth, no Wi-Fi, no compromises.

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Ellipal Titan

Full-metal sealed cold storage. The fully-isolated design isolates private keys from any network.

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Ledger Nano X

The category standard. Bluetooth-enabled, certified secure element, supports thousands of assets.

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The market on Coinbase.

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Live Countdown

Approx. Bitcoin Halving Countdown

Block reward will decrease from 3.125 to 1.5625 coins at block 1,050,000.

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Education

Must-see videos.

Three tap-throughs to start. The Smart-Board layers in dozens more by NFC tap.

What is Blockchain?

The distributed ledger that powers it all — explained from first principles.

What is the Web 3.0?

Read, write, own. The shift from platforms to protocols.

What is DeFi & Crypto?

Lending, borrowing, swapping — without banks. Welcome to programmable money.
Echonomix Inc.

Founder's Edition Smart-Board.

Founded by Noel Segui.

The world's first NFC-Ready learning board game. Tap any phone or tablet to unlock blockchain content baked into the board itself. Patent pending — production roadmap underway.

Coming soon. Sales channels are paused while we finalize Founder's Edition production. Drop your email and we'll let you know the moment it ships.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything to know about Echonomix.

Quick, conversational answers about the Smart-Board, the live Coinbase market, and crypto staking. Optimized for voice assistants and AI search.

What is the Echonomix Smart-Board?

The Echonomix Founder's Edition Smart-Board is the world's first NFC-Ready learning blockchain board game. It uses NFC technology so any phone or tablet can tap the board, cards, or tokens to unlock educational lessons about Bitcoin, Ethereum, staking, and Web3.

When is the Echonomix board game launching?

Echonomix is pre-launch. The Founder's Edition Smart-Board is coming soon. Sales channels are paused while production is being finalized. Email noel@solarmason.com to be notified at launch.

Where is Echonomix Inc. located?

Echonomix Inc. is based in Northeast Pennsylvania, in the Scranton, PA region of the United States.

Who founded Echonomix?

Echonomix was founded by Noel Segui — a U.S. veteran and operating engineer based in Clarks Summit, PA. He began as a Bitcoin miner in a Scranton loft, sold Bitmain Antminer S9 mining hardware on eBay, and pivoted to long-term crypto investing and educational product development.

Is the Echonomix Smart-Board patented?

Yes. The Founder's Edition Smart-Board is Patent Pending.

How does NFC work on the Smart-Board?

Each space, card, and token on the board contains an NFC tag. When a smartphone or tablet with NFC enabled is tapped against the tag, the device opens the corresponding educational content — videos, walkthroughs, and lessons about that crypto concept.

What can I learn from the Smart-Board?

The board teaches blockchain fundamentals, Bitcoin denomination and halving cycles, Ethereum and Web 3.0, staking and DeFi yield, hardware-wallet security, and the difference between mining, staking, and investing.

What is the highest crypto staking APY on Coinbase right now?

Cosmos (ATOM) currently offers the highest published staking APY on Coinbase at approximately 12.00%, with a 21-day unbonding period. Polkadot (DOT) follows at approximately 9.50% with a 28-day lock-up. Rates float with network conditions and Coinbase's trailing-window calculation. See the live staking band →

Can I stake Bitcoin on Coinbase?

No. Bitcoin uses Proof-of-Work, not Proof-of-Stake, so it cannot be staked. Coinbase staking is available for Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Cosmos (ATOM), Tezos (XTZ), Polkadot (DOT), and Algorand (ALGO).

When is the next Bitcoin halving?

The next Bitcoin halving is estimated for April 2028 at block height 1,050,000. The block reward will decrease from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC. See the live countdown →

Where can I buy crypto?

Echonomix recommends Coinbase for beginners, Coinbase Advanced for active traders, and Coinbase Earn for passive staking rewards.

What hardware wallets does Echonomix recommend?

For long-term cold storage, Echonomix recommends the SafePal S1 (air-gapped, camera-only), the Ellipal Titan (full metal sealed), or the Ledger Nano X (Bluetooth-enabled with secure element).