MultiversX, a blockchain protocol that provides horizontal scalability using sharding technology, has announced a new partnership. According to the platform, it has partnered with eCornell University to roll out a thorough and fully sponsored project for blockchain-related education for students in need. Previously, the company has also collaborated with other institutions such as ELTE Budapest and the University of Vienna.
MultiversX and eCornell University collaborate to unveil a Blockchain education project
The project marks an exclusive step in MultiversX’s commitment to spreading education around the world. In addition, the platform has also effectively conducted hackathons and blockchain preparatory courses. For this purpose, it collaborates with leading universities and colleges around the world. The collaboration with eCornell focuses on offering a groundbreaking initiative to provide technical education.
As part of the initiative, MultiversX is introducing a pilot “Blockchain Essentials Certificate Program” this summer. The project will provide certificates to 100 underserved students from around the world. The platform has promised sponsorship to affiliated students to pay the course costs. This effort prioritizes enabling access to education about blockchain technology.
It also enables students to delve into the broad possibilities within the revolutionary sector in question. The affiliated students will participate in the new project and have the opportunity to use MultiversX’s tech stack. This practical application will provide a practical challenge upon completion of the course.
The initiative improves the technical accessibility and innovation of the Blockchain world, says the CEO
Therefore, it will enhance students’ learning while providing hands-on experience. As a result, the students will receive significant support throughout their professional careers. MultiversX’s CEO Beniamin Mincu also commented on this initiative. The director said that the blockchain works like an open book and anyone interested in it can read it.
He added that the current development is just the beginning of cooperation between the two entities. According to the executive, there is significant room for innovation in the blockchain field. The director noted that the partnership reflects the platform’s commitment to increasing accessibility to the technology sector. Nevertheless, he clarified that this is just one of the methods the company is pursuing to simplify the builder’s onboarding to Web3.