Czhang Lin, an IC board member at Web3 venture fund LBank Labs, has highlighted the crucial role that universities can play in nurturing the next generation of talent for the Web3 ecosystem. He emphasized the need for academia to understand this role and guide students to ward the right vision.
LBank Labs recently announced the winners of its Summer Camp competition for college students, where participants from various academic institutions were rewarded with a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and a mentoring opportunity with a cryptocurrency fund. Lin stated that universities are pivotal players in shaping new technologies like Web3 and are a significant source of talent.
Lin expressed his belief that even in a bearish market, now is the opportunity time to build and invest in the Web3 space. He noted that during such periods, venture capitalists become more discerning, which may create added pressure on university startups. However, he Reiterated that perseverance is the key and that diamonds shine regardless of the circumstances.
When discussing the current interests of college students, Lin highlighted the continued enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) as a prominent trend. He emphasized that AI and Web3 are not in conflict but can complement each other. Lin also noted that many participating students in the The competition showed a keen interest in decentralized finance (DeFi), liquid mortgage derivatives, zero-knowledge proofs, and decentralized applications (dApps).
