ATENEO AND NCHAIN SIGN MOU FOR BLOCKCHAIN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

by Arthur · March 15, 2023

Manila, Philippines, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Global blockchain leader nChain and Ateneo De Manila University signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote and advance blockchain education within the university and define a framework for the future The Philippines.

This collaboration will be led by the university’s research group, The Ateneo Blockchain Laboratory. It is set to provide an additional blockchain leadership unit to the university’s course offerings in the second semester of 2023. In addition, nChain will support PhD students with access to patented IP and several grants for further blockchain research in The Philippines.

The Ateneo Blockchain Laboratory aims to conduct applied research and development projects focusing on practical applications of blockchain technologies. Ateneo and nChain share a common vision and a common goal – to advance fintech and blockchain technology while achieving the goals of social impact.

Christian Pulmanohead of the Ateneo Blockchain Laboratory, shared, “Our collaboration with nChain aims to expand the university’s blockchain programs through education, capacity building and research initiatives. Blockchain technology can potentially solve many of society’s problems. As a research institution, we want to explore the potential of blockchain for the ultimate goal of nation-building.”

nChain collaborates with world-class educational institutions and universities worldwide. It supports and promotes interdisciplinary research and education, as well as a wide range of academic programs in information and communication technology, cryptology, economic theory and computer science. nChain provides policy guidelines and empirical evidence on blockchain use and the technology’s social and economic benefits.

Stephen MatthewsnChain Group Chairman, quoted: “Our partnership with the university is the first of a series of education and training initiatives being rolled out to support the wider government objective of enabling blockchain adoption in The Philippines. At the same time, we hold seminars on leadership and advanced technical topics for business and government. We aim to highlight blockchain and transition from The Philippines to web 3 to the world.”

nChain is committed to promoting the global adoption of the BSV Blockchain, the largest public blockchain that has restored the original Bitcoin protocol and unlocked the ability to scale. This means it can increase block sizes and transaction capacity as needed while reducing fees to tiny fractions of a cent. This is in line with authorities and institutions that process a large number of transactions on a daily basis.

About nChain
nChain is a leading provider of global blockchain technology, IP licensing and consulting services. The company serves clients globally to power multiple industries, including gaming, supply chain and finance. nChain offers Web3 solutions in the digital payment space, along with professional services that help businesses of all types take advantage of blockchain technology. nChain currently has almost 2,800 registered active and pending patents and is the developer behind it Bitcoin SV Node software, Teranode, Kensei and more.

More information:
www.nchain.com

About Ateneo De Manila University
Ateneo de Manila The university is one of the world’s most exciting communities of leaders and scholars. More than 160 years after the Jesuits returned to The Philippines in 1859, the Ateneo has grown into a major Jesuit university whose schools include a college, graduate school, four professional schools, three basic education departments, and a number of research and development centers.

The motto of the Ateneo de Manila The University is Lux-in-Domino, “Light in the Lord.” These words from the letter to St. Paul to the Ephesians calls us to “live as children of light, for light brings forth all goodness, righteousness, and truth.” Ateneo de Manila is more than an institution of higher learning. Ateneo’s commitment is to be a light in the world, seeking the truth to enlighten and serve. This spirit lives in every aspect of our work as a Jesuit and Philippine university.

More information:
www.ateneo.edu

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