Crypto exchange Bitget announced the launch of a Web3-focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) project, with plans to invest millions in nurturing young talent for the future of crypto adoption.
The project, called Blockchain4Youth, "aims to create a blockchain future by empowering and inspiring younger generations to use Web3 and сrypto tools to create and engage in a decentralized space," said the blog post.
The exchange plans to invest $10 million in the initiative over the next 5 years.
The initial phase of the project includes educating the youth via blockchain courses, certifications through Bitget Academy, and campus lectures in partnership with universities worldwide.
The announcement said Bitget would also introduce scholarships for "young blockchain enthusiasts" in the coming months.
Per its recent study, the platform said, Millennials and Gen Z representatives "are the main force behind the development of a crypto-favorable future, with the former comprising 46% of crypto enthusiasts."
"Bitget's study shows that the constantly changing demographics will have a significant impact on the adoption of cryptocurrency, and teenagers struggle to systematically understand this ever-evolving world," said Managing Director Gracy Chen.
Therefore, the company said it wanted to "inspire" Web3 adoption, arguing that the information shared through this new project could contribute to building a global blockchain future.
Blockchain4Youth, as well as the Bitget Academy Course, will begin in May with a series of campus lectures held in universities in Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand. Additional regions are "currently being planned," the exchange said.
Bitget noted that it is open to potential partners who would like to join the
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