Blockchain Groups From Major Universities Are Powerful Voters in Defi Governa...
Data shows a number of groups from major universities are participating in decentralized finance (defi) governance. For instance, out of 15 of the largest voters in Uniswap’s last governance proposal, six of the major voters were tied to universities like Harvard, Berkeley, Stanford, Penn, Michigan, MIT, and Columbia University. Blockchain University Groups Identified as Major Players in Defi Governance Decisions Just recently, messari.io researcher Jack Purdy tweeted about an interesting find he discovered while researching defi governance protocols. Purdy’s recent tweet....
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A small number of universities are beginning to offer DeFi courses to help students and the general public better understand the technology. Decentralized finance, or DeFi, has become one of the fastest-growing sectors within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Data shows that the total value locked (TVL) in all DeFi protocols is now around $130 billion. This is an important metric, as some analysts view TVL as one of the best ways to measure sentiment within the DeFi sector. While growth is apparent, many individuals may still wonder what DeFi is and how it can be applied today. Piers Ridyard,....
Universities have been helping with blockchain-related research for quite some time and, now, some world-class universities have added the technology to their curriculum. The world of digital assets saw a significant rise last year. The total cryptocurrency market cap reached $3 trillion, making more people, governments and universities take a closer look at the asset class.The presence of crypto in the world’s major economies has created a big opportunity for diverse startups in the industry, leading to a massive demand for digital assets. This newly born market has helped develop more....
A new survey shows that a majority of likely voters want more crypto regulation. “Our national survey shows voters believe in the promise of digital assets and see it as a long-term part of the economy and their financial future,” said the Crypto Council for Innovation. Voters Want More Cryptocurrency Regulation The Crypto Council for Innovation, a crypto advocacy group, announced the results of a national survey Wednesday showing that “crypto users are poised to have an impact in close midterm races across the country.” About 1,200 likely voters participated in the....
Several universities are in talks to create a multi-disciplinary blockchain major together, but the work will be slow until there are more funding opportunities available, professors said.
Big-money players accounted for the majority of transactions in the decentralized finance crypto market in Q2 2021. The DeFi market appears to no longer be the domain of retail actors alone as the institutional investment footprint in the crypto market segment continues to attain more significant levels.According to blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis, institutional investors played a major role in decentralized finance (DeFi) adoption in Q2 2021.In its soon-to-be-released “Global DeFi Adoption Index” report, Chainalysis stated:“Large institutional transactions, meaning those above....