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Importance of University of Wyoming's Bitcoin Research Institute

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


In a significant development, the University of Wyoming is all set to launch the UW Bitcoin Research Institute in August, focusing on delivering top-tier peer-reviewed research on Bitcoin.

The announcement of this groundbreaking institute was made by Bradley Rettler, an ardent Bitcoin supporter and Associate Professor at the University of Wyoming. Rettler will take on the pivotal role of director within the institute.

Rettler's scrutiny of the current landscape of Bitcoin (BTC) research sheds light on its deficiencies, outlining the urgent need for more high-caliber peer-reviewed publications to ensure the public is well-informed about Bitcoin's intricacies.

A key reference was made to a study led by University of Hawaii's Professor Camilo Mora in 2018, which projected a potential rise in global warming by 35.6° Fahrenheit (2° Celsius) by 2048 solely due to Bitcoin emissions. Rettler pointed out critical oversights in the study related to the difficulty adjustment and block size cap.

Andrew M. Bailey, a distinguished professor associated with the institute and lead author of 'Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin,' along with Rettler as a contributor, further emphasizes the academic caliber of the institute. The official launch of the Bitcoin Research Institute is aligned with the commencement of the Fall semester for 2024-2025.

Planned activities at the institute include hosting annual summer workshops, offering academic awards, and conducting regular seminars, as vividly described on its official portal. As a non-profit entity, the BRI is open to Bitcoin donations to drive its research initiatives. Rettler clarified that a portion of the institute's investments, specifically 4%, is dedicated to Bitcoin and ensures that any received Bitcoin donations will be retained.

Wyoming's proactive stance on Bitcoin, propelled by influential advocates like Senator Cynthia Lummis and Caitlin Long, positions it as a prominent hub for Bitcoin activities within the United States.

Senator Lummis' proposal of the strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill at the Bitcoin 2024 conference held in Nashville on July 27 targets the procurement of 5% of the total 21 million Bitcoin planned to circulate to reduce the national debt.

In a legislative move in February 2023, Wyoming authorities passed a law preventing state courts from compelling individuals to reveal their digital asset private keys. Wyoming also established a legal framework to recognize and govern decentralized autonomous organizations.

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