- BTCS Inc. (BTCS, Financial) partners with Lehigh University's MFE program for blockchain and DeFi research.
- The project focuses on enhancing trading strategies for AMMs like Uniswap V2 and Sushiswap.
- Graduate students will apply quantitative skills to maximize returns in decentralized liquidity pools.
BTCS Inc. (BTCS), a leader in blockchain infrastructure and technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Lehigh University’s Masters in Financial Engineering (MFE) program. This collaboration aims to undertake a capstone research project concentrating on blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi). The core objective is to develop an optimization framework that enhances trading strategies within automated market makers (AMMs) such as Uniswap V2 and Sushiswap.
Graduate students will work diligently to maximize returns by identifying efficient swap routes among decentralized liquidity pools. This practical engagement is expected to conclude with a comprehensive research presentation, showcasing the findings and potential applications.
Charles Allen, CEO of BTCS and a Lehigh alumnus, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the company’s dedication to advancing blockchain innovation. Meanwhile, Patrick Zoro, MFE program manager, emphasized the unique opportunity this creates for students to apply their quantitative skills in a rapidly evolving DeFi sector.
This initiative underscores BTCS's broader mission of driving innovation in blockchain infrastructure while nurturing the next generation of financial engineers. The company's involvement with academic institutions like Lehigh University reflects its commitment to expanding its footprint in the DeFi landscape.
