Results from the Academic Grants Round 2022

We firmly believe that information is a public good that should be freely shared within the community. In line with this philosophy, in 2022 we initiated a series of grants to support academic research to foster knowledge and further enhance the Ethereum ecosystem. The response we received was overwhelming, and…

Benefits of Applying Early to Study Abroad: A Complete Guide

It’s crunch time, and while some students are frantically gathering documents, chasing deadlines, and stressing over last-minute applications, others are calmly preparing for their new journey abroad, confident that everything is already in place. What sets them apart? Applying early. Starting your study abroad application process ahead of time isn’t just about avoiding the chaos; […]

Thank you Anaïs Ofranc and QualitaX

After several years in leadership roles with the Crosschain Interoperability WG, first as part of EEA’s technical staff and latterly as co-chair through her EEA member company QualitaX, Anaïs Ofranc is stepping down as co-chair. During that time, alongside co-chair Dr Weijia Zhang of Wanchain, Anaïs has helped the group produce a number of specifications […]

American Water Continues Partnership with Scholarship America®

CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it is continuing its partnership with Scholarship America® and accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program. Awards totaling $100,000 will be distributed nationwide to students within America Water’s national footprint, continuing their education in a […]

Announcing the 2024 Academic Grants Round Recipients

The Ecosystem Funding Initiative team is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 Academic Grants Round! This round, we are proud to support 41 projects from researchers and institutions worldwide. These projects address fundamental challenges and opportunities in areas critical to Ethereum’s growth, including cryptography, consensus mechanisms, security, execution,…

Bitcoin must hold $92.5k amid accumulation phase reminiscent of May 2021

Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of a decisive market juncture and must hold above $92,500 to maintain bullish momentum, according to a recent report by Glassnode.  The report highlighted parallels between the current price structure and previous cycle peaks, raising concerns about potential downside risks should buying pressure wane. Supply conditions and historical patterns […]