Frank Hepworth’s Yieldschool Offers Strategic Advantage for Serious Crypto Investors

In 2019, Frank Hepworth stood between two very different worlds. By day, he was a regulatory attorney guiding exchanges through Canada’s first crypto ETF approvals on the Toronto Stock Exchange. By night, he studied the fast-moving onchain markets that were rewriting the rules of finance in real time.

He saw both sides clearly: a traditional system built on control and caution, and a new digital frontier where innovation moved faster than regulation. What he didn’t see was a bridge connecting disciplined investors to that opportunity.

“I realized there was a growing divide between what was being built in crypto and what traditional finance understood,” Hepworth said. “Investors wanted in, but they were overwhelmed by misinformation, hype, and risk. I wanted to build a structure that gave them clarity and an edge.”

That idea became Yieldschool, a consulting firm built for high-net-worth investors who want disciplined, risk-managed access to the onchain economy.

Yieldschool Offers Structure in a Chaotic Market

At the core of Yieldschool is what Hepworth calls “the insider’s edge.” YieldSchool’s three-part system, known as the Crypto Native Protocol, gives investors access to early-stage opportunities while keeping their process grounded in data and discipline.

The first layer, Primary Market Access, allows clients to buy assets before they appear on major exchanges such as Coinbase or Kraken, often at a fraction of public prices.

“Less than 0.02% of investors ever touch the primary markets,” Hepworth explained. “It’s where the biggest gains happen, but it also demands the most structure. We guide clients through that so they’re never guessing.”

The second layer, Crypto Native Research, is powered by a team of builders, fund managers, and analysts who have collectively helped scale projects worth billions. Using a proprietary seven-point model, they filter thousands of assets to identify those with genuine utility and regulatory strength.

The final piece, White-Glove Execution, pairs each client with a crypto-native consultant. Together they design weekly action plans that can be completed in about 90 minutes, keeping portfolios agile without consuming the client’s time.

“It’s not a trading course or investment advice,” Hepworth said. “It’s structured consulting. We help clients align with the protocols shaping the onchain future, not tokenized copies of the old world.”

From Regulatory Law to Onchain Leadership

Before Yieldschool, Frank Hepworth spent years in legal practice across crypto regulation, payments, and venture development. That experience showed him how slowly traditional systems adapted to decentralized innovation, and how much potential there was for a model that combined legal discipline with onchain strategy.

“True innovation in crypto isn’t about chasing price action,” he said. “It’s about finding what’s uniquely onchain, what can’t be replicated by banks or brokers, and helping investors position early.”

That conviction has paid off. In just over three years, Yieldschool has helped more than a thousand clients collectively manage over $105 million in crypto portfolios, earning a reputation for rigor and restraint.

The company’s growth has been quick, crossing $10 million in revenue and placing it among the top fraction of private firms to reach that milestone. For Hepworth, that success is not an endpoint but a foundation.

“I plan to reinvest that success in people,” he said. “If you’re intelligent, disciplined, and proven at building systems for seven-, eight-, or nine-figure clients, you belong here.”

The Myths and the Mission

Hepworth spends little time on industry hype. One belief he challenges is that tokenizing real-world assets will redefine crypto.

“It’s an efficiency play, not a power shift,” he said. “The same institutions still control those assets. Tokenization doesn’t move value into the hands of everyday investors.”

Instead, Yieldschool focuses on non-custodial primary market strategies, areas Hepworth believes will shape the next generation of digital wealth.

“We’re not trying to import Wall Street into crypto,” he said. “We’re building around the permissionless economy, where code writes the rules and builders drive innovation.”

That clarity has earned results. Some clients have seen their portfolios multiply several times within months by following structured allocation plans and securing early market entries.

Still, Hepworth measures impact differently. “When clients tell us they finally understand why they own something, that’s success,” he said. “We give them structure and confidence in a space that usually thrives on chaos.”

Giving Back to the Community

As Yieldschool grows, Hepworth has made education a central part of its mission. That commitment led him to an invite to The Crypto Conversation, a podcast for serious investors who want clarity without the noise.

Each episode distills complex topics, from market trends to investor psychology, into practical insights listeners can apply.

“Not everyone will become a client,” Hepworth said. “But everyone deserves a fair understanding of how the onchain economy really works. I want to take what I’ve learned and share it with people who think strategically.”

The series reflects his belief that leadership means guiding, not hoarding information. “Education should lead to action,” he said. “That’s why we share the same frameworks we use with clients. An informed community makes the entire market stronger.”

By combining institutional-grade research with accessible learning, Yieldschool continues to set itself apart from traditional crypto platforms. Across every channel, its message remains consistent: disciplined strategy, informed conviction, and long-term focus over hype.

Long-Term Conviction Over Short-Term Hype

To Hepworth, crypto rewards the discipline to act when needed.

“The biggest mistake is to just buy and hold. Unless your conviction to buy is backed by solid research first. Volatility shakes people out, but if you understand what you own, the cycles favor you.”

His daily work centers on studying the builders advancing the onchain world, tracking regulatory changes, and testing protocols that align with his long-term thesis. He avoids distractions such as meme coins, centralized chains, or speculative trends that pull others off course.

“Our focus is on what can’t be regulated into irrelevance,” Hepworth said. “That’s where lasting value lives.”

Outside work, he keeps life simple. He spends time at the gym, travels, watches anime, and plays paddle matches to recharge. The simplicity helps him stay sharp for what matters most, guiding serious investors through the evolving world of permissionless finance.

“The onchain economy will define the next decade,” he said. “Our mission is to help people engage with it strategically, not emotionally. Crypto shouldn’t feel like gambling. It should feel like precision.”

With its steady growth, clear philosophy, and growing roster of high-performing clients, Yieldschool is proving that the next era of crypto success will belong not to speculators but to strategists.

Client Dan Hammon credits the firm with changing his entire approach. “The information I’ve gained about the primary market space has been mind-blowing,” he said. “It’s completely changed how I invest and helped me make smarter, safer decisions.”

Another client, Karen Peters, said she values both the expertise and the community. “Their support is always there when I need it,” she said. “And being surrounded by people with the same goal makes the experience that much stronger. I’d recommend Yieldschool to anyone looking for real alternatives to traditional finance.”