Aleph Zero and UNIC partner to advance blockchain tech and education

Aleph Zero, a highly scalable blockchain platform with zero-knowledge privacy, has announced a partnership with the University of Nicosia (UNIC), the first university to accept Bitcoin as a form of tuition and first institution to offer master’s degree in blockchain and digital currencies.

According to the announcement, this collaboration aims to fortify the blockchain ecosystem through research, education, and practical applications. “We are honored to partner with the University of Nicosia, the innovative university leading in blockchain research and education” said Antoni Żółciak, the co-founder of Aleph Zero. “This collaboration is a step forward in our mission to advance blockchain adoption through research and education.”

There are several exciting initiatives that both parties will explore. Firstly, Aleph Zero will provide a research grant to UNIC. This commitment underscores Aleph Zero's dedication to fostering groundbreaking research within the blockchain sector.

Secondly, as part of the agreement, the UNIC's Distributed Ledgers Research Centre (DLRC) under the Institute for the Future (IFF) will take a significant role in becoming an Aleph Zero validator node, further contributing to the decentralisation of the network.

Another significant aspect of this partnership involves the joint effort to design an educational hands-on program for developers, the announcement adds. Aleph Zero and UNIC will jointly work together toward that direction. This move reflects the shared ethos of both organisations – to democratise knowledge and make blockchain technology more accessible and understandable to everyone, the announcement said.

The challenges within the blockchain space are numerous and diverse. For instance, the disparity between the tools and development stacks of various Blockchains/Distributed Ledger Technologies(DLTs) can inhibit the technology's adoption by developers. The partnership between UNIC and Aleph Zero seeks to bridge these gaps, the announcement added.

Through the joint developer program and research initiatives, Aleph Zero and UNIC aim to cultivate an environment where students can thrive, and the blockchain ecosystem can flourish. “The practical implications of this collaboration, UNIC as the validator node, will allow us to directly contribute to the growth of Aleph Zero.” said Dr. Klitos Christodoulou, the Research Manager at UNIC’s Distributed Ledgers Research Centre (DLRC). A series of events, workshops, and research programs will be rolled out. Together, these initiatives will serve as platforms for exchanging knowledge, fostering innovation and promoting engagement within the blockchain community.

Please visit www.alephzero.org for more information about this partnership.