ING, Rolls Royce and Multi.io Join Blockchain Education Alliance

The Blockchain Education Alliance launched by blockchain accelerator MouseBelt has gained several noteworthy new members. 

Ashlie Meredith, the head of education for MouseBelt Blockchain Accelerator, told Cointelegraph on Aug. 17 that the new members include brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev, Dutch bank ING, cryptocurrency exchange Multi.io, and luxury car company Rolls Royce. The addition of these firms makes 26 current members in the organization.

According to MouseBelt, these companies have been utilizing blockchain technology for up to five years.  

Blockchain Education Alliance was involved in a three-day conference which streamed nonstop in May when many students were still sheltering in place and unable to attend classes. The Reimagine 2020 virtual conference hosted students from more than 20 universities. 

The firm said it would connect related projects to students, researchers and blockchain protocols through the Blockchain Education Alliance. The alliance aims to support education “to ensure students receive the skills, connections, and knowledge necessary to contribute to the blockchain ecosystem.”

“In a time when many students will not be returning to campus, increasing opportunities for educational experiences, jobs and internships is of utmost importance,” said Meredith. 

At its launch in October 2019, the alliance counted the Stellar Development Foundation, Tron, Hedera, ICON, Ontology, Wanchain, Harmony One, Nervos, Orbs, LTO Network, Emurgo, Nem, and ETC Labs among its members. 

Mastercard, Binance X, Ripple's accelerator Xpring, cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, smart contract platform NEO, startup IoTeX, blockchain security firm Quantstamp, and blockchain service Constellation Labs joined the alliance in February 2020.