On the day of the signing ceremony for the Intelligent Blockchain Technology Research Laboratory at Xi'an Jiaotong University, the city was still recovering from a heavy snowfall. The air was crisp, and the streets were quiet, making the event feel even more significant.
As I arrived at the university from the airport, the taxi driver, curious about my purpose, struck up a conversation. He noticed I was carrying a suitcase and assumed I was just another tourist coming to see the Terracotta Warriors. “You must be here to see the ancient wonders,†he said with a smile. But when I explained that I had come for a blockchain seminar and the lab’s official signing, his expression turned puzzled. “Blockchain? What’s that?†he asked, clearly unfamiliar with the term.
Over the next hour, we discussed blockchain in depth. It's amazing how such a revolutionary technology—often compared to steam engines, electricity, and the internet in its potential to reshape the world—is still not widely understood by the general public. While most people know the internet, few grasp the intricacies of blockchain. This gap in knowledge highlights the need for better education and real-world applications.
The event on January 10th brought together over 200 participants, including students, blockchain professionals, and tech enthusiasts. Hosted at the Science Museum of Xi’an Jiaotong University, the “Intelligent Blockchain Technology Seminar and Signing Ceremony†marked an important step in advancing blockchain research and application.
The newly established laboratory aims to focus on in-depth research and practical implementation of blockchain technology. It includes several specialized teams: one dedicated to blockchain technology development, another to smart contracts, a third to blockchain architecture, a fourth to cross-chain solutions, and a fifth to blockchain applications. Together, they hope to drive innovation and explore new possibilities in this rapidly evolving field.
Collaboration between universities and enterprises is crucial. While companies are often the driving force behind technological innovation, they rely heavily on the talent cultivated by academic institutions. At the same time, the practical insights gained from industry experience can greatly benefit academic research, creating a cycle of mutual growth and improvement.
Shuai Chu, founder of Quantum Chain, emphasized how blockchain has the potential to shape the future. He shared his journey from studying at the Chinese Academy of Sciences to developing quantum chain, addressing key challenges such as poor industry compatibility, inflexible consensus mechanisms, and limited real-world integration. His vision is to build a more scalable and user-friendly blockchain ecosystem.
Tang Ling, founder of Paper Gui, focused on the intersection of blockchain and cultural creation. Since 2016, his team has been exploring how blockchain can transform the content industry. Through platforms like Ziggurat.cn and the Ink Chain, they aim to provide decentralized infrastructure that supports content creation, distribution, and monetization. Their goal is to build a sustainable and transparent content ecosystem.
By the end of the day, the signing ceremony concluded successfully. The three participating organizations expressed their commitment to advancing the research and application of intelligent blockchain technology, aiming to turn the laboratory into a hub for innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact.
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