What You Didn’t Know About Blockchain & AcademiaBlockchain and academia are two words that don’t necessarily belong in the same sentence. They are a juxtaposition of sorts, given that prior to the mainstreaming of bitcoin as an investment instrument, blockchain was the almost-exclusive arena for the underworld. Despite the latest unprecedented highs (at time of writing), Bitcoin and other well-known crypto offerings are still overshadowed by what is accepted as legal tender, and continue to perch on the tipping point of mainstream popularity.
Academia therefore is understandably slow to jump on the blockchain bandwagon. One of the first academic institutions to recognize the value and the importance of blockchain technologies was The University Of Nicosia. They took the bold step of introducing blockchain courses, and even a full accredited MSc degree in Digital Currency, and continue to pioneer innovations in the blockchain-academic field. A partnership with the university was a natural fit for the trade.io team, who have long term plans to invest in top-tier blockchain education and pioneering technologies. Whilst both sides will benefit from this marriage of minds, the research being delivered will extend into the community as a whole and will likely set new precedents in distributed ledger technologies.
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