Crypto education initiatives are gaining popularity as the industry continues to thrive. Recently, the organizers of the Women in Tech Global Summit 2024 announced their partnership with Unstoppable Domain to incorporate their technology for a new top-level domain (TLD) called “.WITG.” This digital identity domain will be assigned to each participant and will enable networking, access to education, and training in the fields of blockchain and artificial intelligence.
The Women in Tech Global Summit aims to create a strong community and identity among women in the tech industry, providing networking, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities. By utilizing this pioneering domain, women will have the necessary tools to succeed and excel in the digital space.
A recent survey conducted by crypto exchange KuCoin revealed that 88% of young adults in a global sample of 1,900 respondents are eager to pursue careers in the blockchain industry. Furthermore, 75% of respondents expressed a high interest in the Web3 sector. However, only 15% of those surveyed claimed to have more than three years of experience in blockchain. In response, KuCoin has launched the KuCoin Campus initiative, which offers offline events at educational institutions worldwide to educate students about digital finance.
Another crypto exchange, Bitget, saw over 6,000 participants in its Blockchain4Youth initiative on its one-year anniversary. More than 51 universities participated, issuing over 2,000 Web3 certificates to those who completed the courses and exams. Bitget plans to expand its initiative by providing more scholarships globally and launching additional online courses featuring influential figures in the crypto industry.
Even Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, co-founder and former CEO of Binance, has turned his attention to crypto education after stepping down from his position. He has launched Giggle Academy, an educational initiative aimed at providing youth with a positive learning experience. CZ expressed his desire to catch up with the scaling phase of the project, emphasizing the importance of dev capacity.
In November 2023, the Institute of Crypto-Assets, a scientific board, was established at the Léonard de Vinci Centre near Paris. Led by a committee of industry experts, including Nicolas Bacca and Pierre Noizat, the institute aims to promote research and development in the field of crypto-assets.
In conclusion, the crypto industry is witnessing a surge in educational initiatives as more individuals express interest in pursuing careers in blockchain and Web3. These initiatives aim to provide the necessary knowledge and resources to succeed in the digital space.