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We're excited to introduce Max Semenchuk, Program Director at Web3 Institute and Advisor to the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, as a featured speaker at the IEEE 2nd Ukrainian DLT Forum: REBUIDL. Max Semenchuk will share insights on Web3 talent development in Ukraine and building the next generation of blockchain innovators. As Program Director at Web3 Institute, Max has been instrumental in cultivating Ukraine's Web3 ecosystem through educational initiatives, community building, and strategic partnerships that connect Ukrainian talent with global opportunities. His advisory role with Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation positions him uniquely to speak on the intersection of education policy, workforce development, and technological innovation. With extensive experience in tech education and community development, Max has led programs that empower Ukrainian developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs to engage with cutting-edge blockchain technologies. His work focuses on creating pathways for talent to contribute to both Ukraine's reconstruction and the global Web3 ecosystem, demonstrating how decentralized technologies can create economic opportunities and foster innovation even in challenging circumstances. Through his leadership at Web3 Institute, Max has built bridges between Ukrainian talent and international Web3 communities, organizing educational events, research collaborations, and professional development opportunities. His approach emphasizes practical skills development, fostering critical thinking about decentralized systems, and creating sustainable career paths in the blockchain industry. His presentation will explore the current state of Web3 talent in Ukraine, strategies for developing technical expertise and entrepreneurial capacity, and the unique advantages Ukrainian developers bring to the global blockchain ecosystem — drawing from his direct experience building educational programs and fostering the growth of Ukraine's Web3 community. Sign up: https://luma.com/ophiykvy Full agenda: https://luma.com/dltforum

We're thrilled to welcome Prof. Wei Cai, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Systems at the University of Washington, as a distinguished speaker at the IEEE 2nd Ukrainian DLT Forum: REBUIDL. Prof. Wei Cai will present groundbreaking research on Preliminary Studies on decentralized communities in Conflicts and Societal Prosperity. As leader of the Decentralized Computing Laboratory at UW Tacoma, Prof. Cai brings cutting-edge empirical insights into how decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and NFT ecosystems can enhance resilience, trust, and societal prosperity—particularly relevant in the context of post-conflict digital reconstruction. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 7 Best Paper Awards, Prof. Cai has established himself as a leading researcher in decentralized computing, mechanism design, and social computing. His work uniquely bridges technical innovation with societal impact, examining how blockchain-enabled systems can mitigate conflicts and foster consensus during crises—including comparative studies of community responses to the 2022 Russo-Ukrainian Crisis. Through his research, Prof. Cai has demonstrated how DAOs leverage blockchain-enabled voting and cryptocurrency incentives to reduce tensions and build consensus more effectively than centralized systems. His analysis of social capital dynamics in decentralized communities reveals both the transformative potential and emerging challenges of distributed ledger technologies, from promoting innovation and equity to addressing wealth inequality and ethical considerations. His presentation will explore how decentralized communities manage conflicts differently than centralized ones, the role of blockchain mechanisms in building trust and resilience, social capital formation in NFT ecosystems, and pathways toward DLT-driven architectures that support autonomous ecosystems for holistic societal prosperity—drawing from rigorous empirical studies and innovative human-LLM collaboration methodologies. Sign up: https://luma.com/ophiykvy Full agenda: https://luma.com/dltforum

A major milestone for Web3 adoption in education — Avalanche and Centurion University are issuing blockchain-based degrees that are secure, tamper-proof, and globally verifiable. This move shows how blockchain isn’t just about finance — it’s about trust infrastructure. From reducing credential fraud to enabling instant verification by employers worldwide, it’s redefining how we prove academic achievement. As India digitizes education at scale, initiatives like this could form the foundation of a national on-chain credential ecosystem. Could blockchain become the default layer

Subject: Building the Next Computational Foundation Today, I submitted one of the most ambitious applications in the UK's history of deep-tech innovation. The Future Leaders Fellowship application for "Resolving the Computational Crisis" is now with UK Research & Innovation. This isn't just another grant application. It's a formal proposal to solve the three fundamental walls blocking our digital future: The Energy Wall (unsustainable AI/compute growth) The Security Wall (the quantum threat to all encryption) The Scale Wall (no system can process planetary data efficiently) The project: A unified computational architecture where XAI, post-quantum cryptography, and a novel hardware design operate as an inseparable whole—governed by mathematics, secured by physics. This 4-year programme would fund the core R&D to transition our proven TRL 3/4 prototype into a TRL 6/7 validated engine, ready to become the world's computational utility. Gratitude to the teams at UKRI and Innovate UK for championing high-risk, high-reward science. The cradle of the first Industrial Revolution is the perfect place to birth the next. The work continues. Onwards. #FutureLeadersFellowship #DeepTech #UKRI #QuantumComputing #AI #Blockchain #InnovateUK #ComputationalPhysics #Manchester

Who’s the real 10x engineer? The scientists. The ones who worked on fundamental questions that ultimately built the foundations of every trillion-dollar industry we have. Yet we treat them like a cost center and science is underfunded: • Science still runs on slow grants and broken incentives. • We pay traders millions, but the people who make their algorithms possible fight for scraps. • Private capital can change that but has little patience for the trillion dollar generation defining breakthroughs that take decades. We need to rethink how we view returns, science and accelerating innovation. I’ve been thinking about two models: 1. Joint Industry Appointments Top scientists spend a small portion of their time solving adjacent, applied problems for industry while dedicating most of their focus to deep, fundamental research. Unlike consulting appointments, these could be permanent ‘roles’. Their command of physics, math, and systems thinking makes them the ultimate 10x engineers — able to unlock hard problems that most teams can’t. 2. Decentralized Science (DeSci) Currently peer reviews are done on a volunteer basis and in good faith understanding. They are unpaid and the journals they are published in aren’t open source either. A blockchain-based peer-review network on an open journal platform where every review is transparent, verifiable, and rewarded could work towards replacing this system. Thus paying scientists for their contributions, not just their publications. Neither model is perfect, but both could make science faster, fairer, and self-sustaining again. Curious what others think — could these two models coexist? A small team at Bell Labs fueled by curiosity and competition built the information age: the transistor, the laser, the foundations of modern computing. We can bring that spirit back, with better incentives and better tools. 👉 Read more on substack: Private Capital for Fundamental Science (Link in comments) #DeSci #Blockchain #DeepTech #Innovation #ScienceFunding #Grants #Founders #VentureCapital #Startups #OpenScience #ToughTech #startups #Science

The future of Web3 isn't going to be built by traders chasing the next pump. It's going to be built by students who actually understand the technology and want to create something meaningful. That's why we at Cointelegraph Research are excited to partner with the University of St Andrews Blockchain Society—one of the UK's most active student-led Web3 communities. These students aren't just attending lectures. They're running a 40-ETH hedge fund, publishing research, and working on real technical bounties. This is the kind of hands-on experience that builds actual expertise, not just hype. Through this partnership, we're connecting these students with our global platform and giving them access to industry insights and professional networks. If we want Web3 to mature as an industry, we need to invest in the people who will build it responsibly. Education matters. Especially in an industry that desperately needs more of it. https://lnkd.in/ewwKbtkz

🚀 Introducing the IEEE Blockchain Austria Chapter We’re proud to officially announce the launch of the IEEE Blockchain Austria Chapter, co-chaired by Chibuzor Udokwu, PhD and Krzysztof [Kris] Paruch. As part of the global IEEE Blockchain Technical Community, our chapter is dedicated to advancing blockchain research, education, and technical excellence—locally in Austria and globally through our academic and industry networks. 🔧 Our focus lies in building a rigorous engineering foundation for decentralized systems, with key areas including: - Cryptoeconomic mechanism design - Token engineering & simulation of decentralized systems - Consensus protocols & blockchain architectures - Smart contract security & formal verification - Privacy-preserving computation & zero-knowledge proofs - Reputation systems & decentralized identity (DID) - Decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) - Prediction markets & information aggregation - Semantic modeling & configuration spaces - DeSci & knowledge markets - DAO governance & voting mechanisms - Blockchain interoperability & bridging - Decentralized AI & verifiable compute 📅 2025 Highlights so far: ✅ Inaugural research seminar successfully held in Vienna ✅ Monthly technical meetups launched (hybrid format) ✅ Academic partnerships forming with universities and research centers 🎯 Plans for 2026: - Launch an academic symposium in Vienna (IEEE-affiliated, peer-reviewed) - Expand our research clusters and speaker network - Organize a technical hackathon and student engagement programs - Explore IEEE knowledge partnerships to strengthen academic visibility We’re building a vibrant interdisciplinary hub at the intersection of blockchain, engineering, and economic systems. Whether you're a researcher, student, developer, or policy thinker — we invite you to join us. 📩 Get in touch to speak, collaborate, or co-organize an event.

A nation small in size, but mighty in science. At the heart of Europe, the University of Luxembourg has quietly become a powerhouse of innovation; a research university where machine learning meets real-world impact. From cybersecurity and quantum computing to computational biology and AI-driven analytics, Luxembourg is investing heavily in fully funded doctoral programs designed for thinkers who want to build the next frontier of intelligent systems. Each PhD comes with a competitive salary, full tuition coverage, and access to one of Europe’s most international research environments - where technology, finance, and policy intersect in one of the world’s most connected economies. Here’s your gateway into this ecosystem of AI and discovery: AI-Driven Cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/dNarRbV9 AI-Driven Open Source Intelligence https://lnkd.in/dcsfERsB Applied Artificial Intelligence https://lnkd.in/dC9gtFwd Metabolic Network Modelling & Computational Epigenomics https://lnkd.in/dT8GwjTW Machine Learning for Official Statistics https://lnkd.in/dCjacB3C Computational Modelling of Root–Mycorrhiza Interactions (DTU–FORFUS) https://lnkd.in/d8bFbgPK Radar-Based 4D Imaging (Massive MIMO) https://lnkd.in/dWunm49W Postdoc in Blockchain Analytics and Data Engineering https://lnkd.in/dyxC-QAw Quantum Optimization https://lnkd.in/d4M_vbAq Differential Privacy & Secure Computation https://lnkd.in/dMBhY_RS TL;DR: Fully funded PhD and postdoc positions in machine learning, AI, quantum optimization, and data privacy - all from one of Europe’s most innovative universities. Legends, bookmark this list, share it with a tech scholar in your circle, and start building your future where algorithms meet purpose. #TSA #FullyFunded #PhDScholarships #ComputerScience #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #QuantumComputing #Luxembourg #ScholarshipOpportunities

Exciting news from the #USFLaw Center for Law, Tech, and Social Good! USF has partnered with Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (#UBRI). Over the next two years, the Center for Law, Tech, and Social Good will lead a project examining how state-level #blockchain legislation can support innovation and the public good, while the University of San Francisco Computer Science department will launch a new XRPL Hub, serving as both a validator and a hands-on learning platform for students. #emergingtech Excited to join the global UBRI network! Learn more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/gzNA6_Pd

🚀 #LatestPublished New Research Exploring a Decade of Mobile Wallet Research: A Bibliometric Analysis (2014–2024) The latest study Exploring the Landscape of Mobile Wallet Studies: A Bibliometric Analysis by Megha Balu and Dr. Rajalakshmi Anantharaman published in CEEJ dives deep into the evolving landscape of mobile wallet research over the past decade. Using a bibliometric analysis of 605 publications retrieved from Scopus, the authors map the intellectual structure, trends, and collaborations shaping this fast-growing field. 🔍 Key highlights: 📈 A steady rise in mobile wallet studies, with a major surge after 2018 and increased citations post-2020 (pandemic impact). 🌍 India leads in publications and citations, followed by Malaysia and Spain. 🏛 Top contributing institutions: University of Granada, UCSI University, and Multimedia University. 👥 Liébana-Cabanillas F. identified as the most prolific author. 🌐 Strong international collaborations among India, Malaysia, and the USA. Using Biblioshiny for quantitative performance analysis and VOSviewer for science mapping, the study provides a comprehensive overview of mobile wallet research — offering valuable insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to understand or expand digital payment systems in the modern economy. 👉 Read the full article in CEEJ: https://lnkd.in/db2dXY-7 #MobileWallet #DigitalEconomy #BibliometricAnalysis #FinTech #CEEJ #Research #Scopus #OpenAccess