American Innovation Project Gets Support from Coinbase, Uniswap

Coinbase and Uniswap Labs have joined forces with other industry leaders to launch the American Innovation Project (AIP), a nonprofit organization. This platform, launched today, intends to foster crypto education among the US policymakers.

Nonprofit Gets Support from Coinbase, Uniswap, and More

On Tuesday, multiple industry giants jointly launched the American Innovation Project , prioritizing cryptocurrency education. These firms include Coinbase , Uniswap Labs, Kraken, the National Cryptocurrency Association, Paradigm, the Solana Policy Institute, and the Digital Currency Group (DCG). DCG President Mark Murphy posited, “The American Innovation Project offers a nonpartisan forum where lawmakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs can collaborate on thoughtful, forward-looking discussions and solutions.”

Notably, the nonprofit's primary focus is on enlightening US policymakers about the swift advancements in emerging technologies, including cryptocurrency and AI. As per reports, the American Innovation Project aims to foster “dialogue on the policy and technology issues shaping the future of the U.S. economy.”

Interestingly, the organization has named Kristin Smith, current President of the Solana Policy Institute, to lead the group as its president. Smith stated,

“Our mission is simple, but urgent: we must equip America’s leaders with the knowledge, context, and tools they need as they consider timely rules and regulations that meet the moment and account for a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The American Innovation Project was established to foster dialogues regardless of partisan affiliation, so we can bridge divides and work together to move our country forward."

Crypto Education in the US

Significantly, the project's focus aligns with the US cryptocurrency industry’s broader vision of crypto education in the country. A previous survey conducted with Harris Poll suggested that there is increasing interest among the public to learn about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.

Addressing the 81% of respondents expressing a strong interest in learning about the emerging industry’s future, Ripple introduced the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) to foster crypto education.

In addition, educational institutions have increasingly embraced blockchain and cryptocurrencies, with many now offering relevant courses and even accepting crypto payments for tuition and donations. As early as 2014, institutions like King's College in New York started accepting Bitcoin payments through a partnership with Coin(dot)Co.