Ethereum’s team leader Peter Szilagyi expressed his disappointment with the apparent disinterest from his former university in fostering a collaborative environment with Ethereum. Despite his efforts to engage and provide students with real-world applications of blockchain technology, Szilagyi’s initiatives seem to have been met with silence.
During his visits to deliver talks, he noted a prevailing focus among students on Ethereum’s market price, which has recently seen a 20.10% surge over the past month, rather than the technological underpinnings of the project. Currently, Ethereum stands at a value of $1,698.72.
“The audience seems to have been stuck in the ‘number go up’ aspect, and the organizers always used it as an ad campaign,” Szilagyi remarked, highlighting a missed opportunity for a more substantive engagement. His disappointment was compounded by the lack of response to his outreach emails, leaving him without a clear understanding of the university’s position.
This narrative of disinterest contrasts with the broader trend of increasing demand for crypto and blockchain expertise. Top-tier companies like Oracle, Amazon, and Google are on the hunt for individuals skilled in these areas, driving a surge in crypto education. Information systems students are notably keener on learning about decentralized applications.
Meanwhile, France’s recent launch of the Institute of Crypto-Assets marks a significant step in supporting blockchain technology research. This move underscores the importance of academic involvement in the crypto space, a sentiment that Szilagyi passionately shares.
