Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology announced plans to launch Russia’s first public blockchain. The new network will be able to be used for both commercial and non-commercial projects.
In addition to MIPT, other leading Russian universities are also participating in the project. Representatives of the Institute of Physics and Technology announced plans to launch a public blockchain at the Third Congress of Young Scientists.
“Blockchain development in Russia depends on two factors: the availability of publicly available networks and their decentralization, which minimizes risks for users
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