The University of Arkansas has set up a blockchain research center with the goal to help Arkansas’ economy and to spread the adoption of cryptocurrency technology in the state, the educational institution announced on Thursday.
Blockchain has a significant potential that is still untouched by academic research and can help the local economy, the university explained
“The center will be a place that the university, government and industry can work together to reap the benefits of this emerging technology to benefit all of Arkansas with business development and the creation of new jobs,” the academic institution said.
The US university will teach students about cryptocurrency-related technology including how to build blockchain-based applications. The new center has a three-fold mission, according to the Matt Wal...
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