Transforming Blockchain Learning
In an exciting development for aspiring tech wizards and crypto enthusiasts, Parity Technologies, the brains behind the Polkadot ecosystem, has teamed up with the prestigious University of California, Berkeley. This partnership aims to supercharge the university’s blockchain curriculum and ignite interest among both students and the wider community.
The Curriculum Collaboration
For the 2020-21 academic year, Parity Technologies is pulling up its sleeves to work alongside UC Berkeley faculty and eager students. They’re not just preparing curriculum; they’re sparking creativity with project ideas that could lead to the next big thing in blockchain! This collaboration means students will not only learn about blockchain theory but also get hands-on guidance, making the dream of launching a blockchain startup less pipe dream and more reality.
Empowering Entrepreneurs
As part of this initiative, Parity Technologies doesn’t stop at curriculum development. They are stepping in as mentors for budding entrepreneurs aiming to navigate the choppy waters of blockchain startups. Think of it as a free pass to the exclusive club of blockchain innovations — not a bad deal for those looking to get their foot in the door!
12 Months of Blockchain Magic
Centrally focused on UC Berkeley’s Blockchain Xcelerator program, launched in January 2019, this partnership is on a mission to cultivate a globally competitive blockchain curriculum. The Xcelerator has already backed 45 blockchain startups, with notable mentions like Acala, which successfully secured $7 million in Series A funding. If that doesn’t scream success, we don’t know what does!
Gavin Wood’s Guest Lecture: A Must-See Event
And keep your calendars marked! Polkadot co-founder Gavin Wood is scheduled to grace the students with his wisdom via a lecture later this month. This is a golden opportunity to gain insights from one of the brightest minds in the blockchain space – and you can bet it’ll be packed!
Making Waves in Blockchain Education
According to Jocelyn Weber from Blockchain Xcelerator, the collaboration with Parity and other startups in the Polkadot ecosystem reveals the immense potential of blockchain technology in education. She trademarked this quote: “We strive to expose our students to the tools and skills they will need to enter this space.” With tools like Substrate and networks like Polkadot on the horizon, students are set to hit the ground running.
It’s no wonder that UC Berkeley is quickly becoming a hotspot for blockchain activity. Just last December, a student group there made headlines by becoming the tenth-largest delegate on Uniswap. And let’s not forget the new online program focused on blockchain applications in business that promises to provide a thorough overview of digital assets and the industry at large.
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