DeFi leaders push for more decentralized finance in US university curricula
A coalition of DeFi projects urged US universities to integrate more decentralized finance education into their business and law school curricula.Summary
Over 20 decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, led by 1inch through the "1inch Forward" campaign, have issued an open letter advocating for the integration of more DeFi and crypto education into U.S. university curricula. The campaign, supported by groups like the Blockchain Association and Aave Labs, argues that DeFi is the next frontier in higher education, especially as student interest grows. The letter suggests adding a supplementary pillar to existing programs, focusing on blockchain architecture, DeFi mechanisms like automated market makers, and providing students with engagement opportunities in live DeFi systems. The coalition members are prepared to assist by designing coursework, offering protocol participation, and establishing internships. This push comes amid rising search interest for blockchain and crypto careers, highlighting a gap where many industry entrants are self-taught, which the letter suggests contributes to risks in governance and compliance seen in past platform failures.
(Source：The Block)