The University of Wyoming will open its Bitcoin Research Institute in August, aiming to provide high-quality, peer-reviewed studies about Bitcoin.
The University of Wyoming is set to open the UW Bitcoin Research Institute in August, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. This new institute will focus on delivering high-quality, peer-reviewed research on Bitcoin, aiming to elevate the academic discourse surrounding the cryptocurrency.
Key Points:
Launch and Leadership:
The Bitcoin Research Institute will open in August 2024.
Bradley Rettler, a Bitcoin activist and Associate Professor, will serve as the director.
Need for Quality Research:
Rettler emphasized the need for better quality, peer-reviewed publications on Bitcoin.
He criticized existing research, such as a flawed 2018 study on Bitcoin emissions.
Academic Contributions:
The institute will feature professors like Andrew M. Bailey, co-author of “Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin.”
It will host annual summer workshops, academic prizes, and weekly seminars.
Nonprofit Status and Donations:
The institute is a nonprofit organization and accepts Bitcoin donations.
Donations in Bitcoin will be held as part of their investment strategy.
Wyoming's Pro-Bitcoin Stance:
Wyoming is emerging as a leading Bitcoin state, supported by Senator Cynthia Lummis.
Lummis proposed a strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill at the Bitcoin 2024 conference.
The University of Wyoming's Bitcoin Research Institute aims to bring rigorous, peer-reviewed research to the Bitcoin community. With its focus on high-quality studies and educational initiatives, the institute is poised to become a key player in the academic exploration of Bitcoin.
Source: Cointelegraph
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